New Florida recreational marijuana proposal aims for 2026 ballot
The revamped measure would allow adults ages 21 and older in Florida to purchase and possess marijuana.
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The revamped measure would allow adults ages 21 and older in Florida to purchase and possess marijuana.
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Applicants must be at least 21 and have a Florida medical marijuana card. Pay is based on experience.
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Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers says they will try to get it passed through the state legislature. Experts have expressed doubts it would pass.
Nearly 56 percent of Florida voters supported a measure that would have allowed recreational use of marijuana for adults, but that wasn't enough to push the proposed constitutional amendment over the finish line.
Amendment 3 was not backed by at least 60% of Florida voters, meaning that recreational marijuana use will remain illegal in the state.
Teri Hornstein reports abortion rights and recreational marijuana are two of the 6 proposed amendments on the ballot.
Teri Hornstein reports with 60% of the vote needed to pass, it's expected to be extremely close.
Florida's election will test whether the state maintains its new reputation as a Republican stronghold.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
Florida next week could join two dozen states that allow recreational use of marijuana.
If passed, Amendment 3 would allow adults who are 21 or older to possess, purchase and use marijuana for recreational reasons.
Teri Hornstein reports dueling news conferences were held on Monday where current and former leaders spoke in favor of or against the proposed amendment.
When Florida voters cast their ballots in the 2024 election, they have the chance to decide whether the state will legalize marijuana for recreational use.
CBS News Miami will be hosting a debate moderated by CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Florida's Amendment 3.
On Wednesday, CBS News Miami hosted a debate on Florida's Amendment 3.
Eliott Rodriguez says a yes vote on Amendment 3 supports legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older.
Trulieve, Inc. accused the Republican Party of launching a "deceptive campaign" to mislead voters.
Florida’s largest medical-marijuana company filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday accusing the state Republican Party of launching an “intentionally deceptive campaign” to mislead voters about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana.
They said their priority is the safety and security of their communities.
The initiative will appear on the November ballot as Amendment 3
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede reviewed the messages shared on a WhatsApp messaging board.
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