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    If enough voters go in november recreational marijuana for adult use will become legal in Florida.

    Critics and politicians — led by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — have argued about the potential problems of legalizing marijuana, arguing that there would be a “lack of restrictions” about where marijuana could be used in public. But is it true?

    Here’s what you need to know if Amendment 3 passes and where residents will or won’t be allowed to smoke in public.

    What is recreational marijuana?

    Recreational marijuana, or adult marijuana, is for adults 21 and older to use for enjoyment rather than health benefits. Merriam-Webster says recreational drugs are often “used without medical justification” for their effects.

    Experts also say that cannabis used by adults is used to make healthier life choices, such as improving mental health, a effective substitute for alcoholand can be used for spiritual practiceaccording to recent research.

    According to Good Rx, medical and recreational cannabis are the two categories of cannabis legalized by some US states.

    If voters pass the amendment in November, Florida would become 25th state to legalize marijuana use for fun and not just for medical use. Users will still be required to buy their weed from licensed dispensaries.

    The the proposed change would do the following:

    • Prevent the legislature from limiting the percentage of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in marijuana.
    • Legalize marijuana for adults 21 and over for personal use.
    • Legalize the possession, use, processing, and transportation of marijuana, marijuana products, and marijuana paraphernalia.
    • Keep the current medical marijuana law through repeal Note 1 A. of Florida Statute 381.986 2020which would otherwise cause it to expire six months after “the adoption of a constitutional amendment relating to cannabis or marijuana.”
    • Prevent the legislature from limiting the percentage of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in marijuana.

    If Amendment 3 passes, will you be able to smoke marijuana anywhere you want? Not

    Despite the governor’s comments and other critics, adults will not be allowed to smoke in public anywhere they want.

    Conformable voting language of amendment 3would allow for consistent legislation. Even if the amendment wins at the polls in November, marijuana won’t immediately become legal in Florida.

    The process of organizing a successful referendum and translating it into law can take months and months. Even if the referendum passes, the state Legislature must make decisions on exactly how to implement the law, including specific regulations on the amount of marijuana that could be purchased at any one time, potency limits, marketing rules and any other concerns that occur during the process, such as where smoking is permitted.

    Florida’s 2025 regular legislative session begins on March 4 and ends on May 2.

    Smart & Safe Florida also shared on its website that the Legislature retain power adopt regulations to ensure clean, family-friendly public spaces, as well as tobacco and alcohol.

    “Smart & Safe Florida is committed to safe access to cannabis products while empowering the Legislature to enact comprehensive regulations from cultivation to consumption, including where people can or cannot smoke in public. Such protections are common to the implementation of any policy in our state, regardless of industry,” said Smart & Safe Florida spokesperson Morgan Hill earlier this year.

    Is weed legal in Florida?

    Yes, marijuana is legal, but only in certain cases.

    Currently, marijuana is only legal in Florida for those who have a Medical Marijuana ID Cardwhich is given to those who have been diagnosed by a doctor with a qualifying condition and can afford it. The medical marijuana amendment was adopted by Florida voters in 2016 by a vote of 71% to 29%.

    received a medical marijuana card in Florida is a three-step process that involves a diagnosis from a qualified physician for certain medical conditions, registration with the Florida Medical Marijuana Registry, and applying for a registry ID.

    The cards cost $75 and must be renewed each year within 45 days of the card’s expiration, for an additional $75 on top of the potential cost of a doctor’s visit.

    Although it is still legal to possess in public, you he can’t smoke medical marijuana anywhere in public or in vehicles.

    Possession of marijuana under Florida law is still a crime for those without a card. Anyone with 20 grams or less of weed faces up to a year in jail and fines of up to $1,000.

    If weed becomes legal, would people with a medical marijuana card still need it?

    Yes.

    “The adult use addition, if passed, is just that: an addition,” Hill said earlier this year in an email. “The medical marijuana program will remain unchanged, in fact there will be continued opportunity for the state legislature to improve the medical program for years to come.”

    If the amendment is approved, it will be still be up to the Florida Legislature to set rules and regulations for its sale, and lawmakers may decide to pile more restrictions on recreational weed than the medical variety, as other states have done.

    The potency would be the same, but it might cost more and there might be limits to how much you could buy.

    “It is possible that, as has been done in other states, the legislature will create specific provisions to ensure that the medical patient experience is not disrupted by adult customers,” Hill said.

    Recreational vs Medical Marijuana: If weed is legal, will we need medical marijuana cards?

    When does early voting start? Final deadlines to remember before Florida’s 2024 general election

    Early voting has already started! There are only two critical dates to remember this election season:

    • Tuesday, November 5: Election day. Surveys will be open between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM in your time zone. hourly Any voters still in line at 7pm will be allowed to vote for as long as it takes.
    • Saturday, November 2: Early voting ends nationally; however, some counties offer an additional day on November 3.

    Contribute: CA BridgesUSA TODAY NETWORK – Florida

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