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    Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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    Floridians are less than two weeks away from finding out if they can puff, puff and pass without needing a medical card.

    After receiving approval from Florida Supreme Court earlier this year, voters will have a chance to vote for or against legalizing recreational marijuana on Election Day — Tuesday, November 5, 2024 — during the general election, otherwise known as the 3rd amendment.

    Here’s when you can vote for the amendment and what happens if it passes.

    But first – what is marijuana? Also called weed, maryjane or kush

    Marijuana is a grey-green mixture of dried flowers from the plant Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica, according to National Institute of Drug Abuse.

    The main psychoactive substance in marijuana, responsible for most of the intoxicating effects people seek, is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. The chemical is found in the resin produced by the leaves and buds primarily of the female cannabis plant.

    The plant also contains more than 500 other chemicals, including more than 100 compounds that are chemically related to THC, called cannabinoids.

    Is weed legal in Florida? Is marijuana illegal in Florida?

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

    Marijuana is legal in Florida only once a person has obtained a license to use marijuana for medical purposes, as outlined in Chapter 381 of the Florida Statutes. This law also includes regulations for a registry of users, the ownership of caregivers and treatment centers for the purchase of edible marijuana.

    Medical marijuana 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.

    What is recreational marijuana? What does recreational grass mean?

    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.

    Will Florida legalize recreational marijuana?

    Possibly.

    Florida voters will see recreational marijuana on the Florida ballot as a initiated the constitutional amendmentknown as Amendment 3, Tuesday, November 5. Amendment 3 seeks to legalize recreational marijuana, allowing those 21 and older to possess up to 3 ounces and up to 5 grams of cannabis concentrate.

    It still needs to receive a supermajority or 60% of the vote. Early voting for the 2024 general election began on Monday 21 October and ends on Sunday 3 November in some counties.

    Smart & Safe Florida sponsored Amendment 3.

    What does amendment 3 mean? Summary: Allows adults 21 years of age or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and paraphernalia for personal non-medical use by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and other state-licensed entities to purchase, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell and distribute such products and paraphernalia. Florida law applies; does not modify or immunize violations of federal law. Set possession limits for personal use. It allows for consistent legislation. Define terms. Gives the effective date.

    How soon could recreational marijuana become legal if amendment 3, the “recreational marijuana amendment” is passed?

    Even if the amendment wins at the polls in November, marijuana won’t immediately become legal in Florida.

    The process of passing a successful referendum into law can take several months. Even if it passes, the Florida Legislature must decide 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 arise during the process.

    Which Florida newspapers have endorsements for Amendment 3, the “recreational marijuana” amendment?

    For the 2024 general election, the editorial boards of six Florida newspapers provided recommendations — approvals on how to vote — on most of the six Florida amendments on the ballot, including Amendment 3, the “recreational marijuana” amendment.

    Contribute: Tyler VazquezFLORIDA TODAY

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