A proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida in 2024 has triggered harsh criticism from within the industry, signaling ongoing divides over how adult-use markets should be structured.
The initiative, filed recently with the Florida Division of Elections, has secured financial backing from Trulieve Cannabis, the largest medical marijuana company in the state and one of the nation’s biggest multistate operators.
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According to Miami New Times, critics contend the Florida-based company stands to reap much of the benefits of legalization under the proposed initiative, which is being pushed by the Smart & Safe Florida campaign.
“No home grow, the entire Florida recreational market handed to the existing medical market, and the legislature doesn’t have to license anyone else,” former Massachusetts cannabis regulator Shaleen Title wrote on Twitter, adding that the measure is “one of the most revolting, monopolistic (legalization) measures yet.”
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