Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura Florida election authorities said they have done so, weeks after a marijuana-supporting organization sued the DeSantis administration in the Florida Supreme Court for allegedly taking too long to place an amendment on the ballot. A day earlier, Division of Elections Director Maria Matthews
Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com According to NBC News, a ballot-box attempt to legalize marijuana usage for recreational purposes in Florida has failed. Amendment 3, which would have legalized marijuana manufacturing and recreational use in the state, did not receive the 60 percent of voters required to pass a
Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura On election day, Florida will become the 25th state to legalize adult recreational marijuana use if a sufficient number of Floridians vote “yes” on Amendment 3. For a number of reasons, a long line of lawmakers and detractors, including Governor Ron DeSantis, have
Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Residents of Florida will vote for more than simply the president on November 5. Along with five other amendments, they will also decide whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Here, we examine Amendment 3, its implications, and the current legal framework in Florida.