Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is being accused of weaponizing a taxpayer-funded ad from a state agency as part of his campaign to defeat a marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the November ballot.
Advocates have sent multiple cease and desist letters to TV stations airing the Florida Department of Transportation ad, which warns against driving while under the influence of cannabis and claims “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana, putting everyone at risk.”
Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign behind Amendment 3, alleges in the letters that a political committee called Vote No on 3 secured the public service announcement as a means of amplifying an opposition talking point for a lower cost by going through the government.
The ad says that a DUI conviction “can more than double your car insurance.” It continues: “Unlike alcohol, there’s no easy way for law enforcement to detect how high you are when driving.”
“Don’t drive high. It can raise your premiums—or end your life,” the PSA, first reported by Politico, says.
If your THC level isn’t zero, you’re not okay to drive. #DriveHighGetaDUI. It can cause you legal troubles, raise your premiums, and could even end your
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