Marijuana (Source: TFP File Photo) Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment in Florida that would allow recreational use of marijuana are cl
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment in Florida that would allow recreational use of marijuana are close to meeting a key petition-signature requirement.
The state Division of Elections website Tuesday listed 841,130 valid signatures statewide, with 891,589 needed to put the proposal on the 2024 ballot. The proposal also needs to meet certain signatures thresholds in congressional districts.
The political committee Smart & Safe Florida is leading the initiative effort, which has been bankrolled by the Trulieve medical-cannabis firm.
Under the “Adult Personal Use of Marijuana” proposal, people 21 or older would be allowed “to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise.”
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In addition to having enough valid signatures, the committee needs approval from the Florida Supreme Court of the proposed ballot wording.
The use of marijuana in Florida is legal for medical purposes, but it is still illegal for recreational use.
Medical marijuana was legalized in Florida in 2016 with the passage of Amendment 2. The amendment allows patients with certain qualifying conditions to purchase and use medical marijuana. Qualifying conditions include cancer, epilepsy, chronic pain, and HIV/AIDS.
To be eligible for a medical marijuana card in Florida, patients must have a qualifying condition and be certified by a licensed physician. Once a patient has been certified, they can apply for a medical marijuana card through the Florida Department of Health.
Medical marijuana can be purchased from licensed dispensaries in Florida. Dispensaries can sell a variety of medical marijuana products, including flowers, oils, and edibles.
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Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Florida. However, there is a growing movement to legalize recreational marijuana in the state.
In 2020, voters approved a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana, but the amendment was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court.
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