Voters are hitting the polls in Florida on Tuesday, where they will decide on an initiative to legalize marijuana for adult use. If approved, Florida would become the third largest state by population in the country to end prohibition.
While most surveys have shown majority—and often bipartisan—support for the reform, it remains unclear whether the measure can reach a steep 60 percent vote threshold to pass a constitutional amendment under state law.
The initiative has benefitted from major endorsements, including that of former President Donald Trump, the 2024 GOP presidential nominee and a Florida resident who’s said he will be supporting it. At the same time, it’s faced a concerted opposition campaign from top officials such as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and the state Republican Party.
Summary of Amendment 3 Adults 21 and older could purchase and possess up to three ounces of cannabis for personal use. The cap for marijuana concentrates would be five grams. Medical cannabis dispensaries could “acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute marijuana products and marijuana accessories to adults for personal use.” The legislature would be authorized—but not required—to approve additional entities that are not currently licensed cannabis dispensaries.
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