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2024 Florida Amendment 3
November 5, 2024
Adult Personal Use of Marijuana

Florida Amendment 3,[1] is a proposed constitutional amendment to the Florida Constitution subject to a direct voter referendum on November 5, 2024 that would partially legalize cannabis for possession, purchase, or recreational use in Florida for adults 21 years or older.[2]

This bill is largely sponsored by current medical cannabis companies who aim to monopolize the state's cannabis economy. The bill does not fully legalize cannabis, and does not allow for home growing or possession unless in the container from the approved store. The bill also does not account for the plethora of hemp products already available on the market.

History

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The initiative was registered with authorities around August 2022 for signature collection and assigned initiative number 22-05. To qualify for the ballot, 891,589 valid signatures were required. By December 1, 2022, it had gotten 53,982 signatures.[3] With 294,037 validated signatures by early 2023, an automatic state supreme court legal review was triggered.[4][5] 635,961 signatures were validated by the Florida Secretary of State as of April 4,[6] and there were 841,130 validated signatures by May 1.[7] Around June 1, the Florida Division of Elections validated 967,528 signatures – enough for the measure to qualify for the 2024 ballot.[8][9] The Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling on April 1, 2024 approving the amendment for placement on the November general ballot.[10]

Content

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The ballot summary for the amendment states the following:[11]

Allows adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories. Applies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law. Establishes possession limits for personal use. Allows consistent legislation. Defines terms. Provides effective date.

The financial impact statement for the amendment states the following:

The amendment’s financial impact primarily comes from expected sales tax collections. If legal today, sales of non-medical marijuana would be subject to sales tax and would remain so if voters approve this amendment. Based on other states’ experiences, expected retail sales of non-medical marijuana would generate at least $195.6 million annually in state and local sales tax revenues once the retail market is fully operational, although the timing of this occurring is unclear. Under current law, the existing statutory framework for medical marijuana is repealed six months after the effective date of this amendment which affects how this amendment will be implemented. A new regulatory structure for both medical and nonmedical use of marijuana will be needed. Its design cannot be fully known until the legislature acts; however, regulatory costs will probably be offset by regulatory fees. Other potential costs and savings cannot be predicted.

Support and opposition

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Yes
Executive branch officials
U.S. Representatives
State legislators
Sheriffs
State legislators
Individuals
Organizations
Labor unions
No
U.S. senators
  • Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida (2019–present) (Republican)[27]
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials
State senators
Local officials
Organizations

Polling

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A 60% supermajority vote is required for the amendment to be approved.

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		For[c] Against Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[A] August 21–22, 2024 837 (RV) ± 3.4% 57% 34% 9%
Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research August 10–11, 2024 1,055 (RV) ± 3.0% 56% 29% 15%
Suffolk University / USA Today August 7–11, 2024 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 63% 33% 3%
University of North Florida July 24–27, 2024 774 (LV) ± 4.6% 64% 31% 5%
Beacon Research for Fox News June 1–4, 2024 1,075 (RV) ± 3% 66% 32% 2%
Cherry Communications (R)[B] April 28 – May 7, 2024 609 (LV) ± 4.0% 58% 37% 5%
Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research April 15–17, 2024 865 (A) ± 3.3% 47% 35% 18%
USA Today/IPSOS April 5–7, 2024 1,014 (A) ± 4.1% 56% 40% 4%
University of North Florida November 6–26, 2023 716 (RV) ± 4.37% 67% 28% 5%

Notes

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  1. ^ Numbered as the 22nd from 2013–2017 & as the 21st from 2017–2023
  2. ^ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  3. ^ 60% approval is required for a Florida constitutional amendment
Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll sponsored by Clean and Prosperous America PAC
  2. ^ Poll sponsored by the Florida Chamber of Commerce

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Neely, Samantha (April 2, 2024). "Florida Supreme Court OKs marijuana amendment for 2024 ballot. What is recreational weed?". The News-Press. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Adult Personal Use of Marijuana - Constitutional Amendment Full Text" (PDF). Florida Division of Elections. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  3. ^ Call, James (December 1, 2022). "Trulieve spending big on Florida recreational ballot measure". Tallahassee Democrat. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Lewis, Victoria (August 9, 2022). "Florida recreational marijuana initiative hopes to land on 2024 ballot". WPTV. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Kam, Dara (February 3, 2023). "A Florida recreational marijuana proposal clears its initial hurdle". WUSF (FM). Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "Florida recreational marijuana proposal tops 635,000 signatures". News Service of Florida. April 5, 2023. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023 – via WINK-TV.
  7. ^ Mitchell, Jackie (May 2, 2023). "Florida marijuana legalization initiative has 94% of signatures needed to appear on 2024 ballot". Ballotpedia.
  8. ^ "Florida Cannabis Activists Gather Enough Signatures To Put Legalization On 2024 Ballot". Benzinga. June 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Ritchie, Bruce (June 1, 2023). "Florida recreational marijuana effort clears crucial hurdle". Politico.
  10. ^ Benson, Chris. "Florida high court approves November ballot questions on abortion, adult-use marijuana". UPI – via MSN.
  11. ^ "Initiative Information". dos.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  12. ^ Léonie Chao-Fong (August 31, 2024). "Donald Trump comes out in support of recreational-use marijuana in Florida". The Guardian.
  13. ^ Patricia Mazzei; Michael Gold (August 31, 2024). "Trump Signals Support for Marijuana Legalization in Florida". The New York Times.
  14. ^ Taylor, Janelle (August 29, 2024). "Lois Frankel backs Amendment 3, says recreational pot initiative 'will save lives'". Florida Politics. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Sexton, Christine (September 4, 2024). "Top Senate Democrat backs recreational pot amendment". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Young, Morris (July 17, 2024). "OPINION Why this sheriff supports Amendment 3". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  17. ^ Sexton, Christine (July 31, 2024). "Top Republican Joe Gruters breaks ranks, supports making pot legal for adults". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  18. ^ Kam, Dara (August 8, 2022). "Trulieve and the Bellamy Brothers are behind Florida's latest push for legal recreational marijuana". WUSF (FM). Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  19. ^ Ogles, Jacob (May 29, 2024). "John Morgan lights up Florida fight for medical marijuana, endorses Amendment 3". Florida Politics. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  20. ^ Scheckner, Jesse (September 16, 2024). "'Wake up': Dave Portnoy backs Florida's recreational pot measure, riling conservatives online". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  21. ^ Stone, Roger (August 10, 2024). "I will vote YES on Amendment 3 in Florida because the states current medicinal marijuana system approved overwhelmingly like by voters is user unfriendly , bureaucratic, restrictive, and expensive. Yet another fuck up by Ron DeSantis". Twitter. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  22. ^ Scheckner, Jesse (September 23, 2024). "Ex-Dolphin Ricky Williams backs Amendment 3 to 'end prejudice over cannabis' in Florida". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  23. ^ Russon, Gabrielle (September 16, 2024). "Of course: Florida Democrats endorse Amendment 3, 4 and reject the rest". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  24. ^ Taylor, Janelle (September 10, 2024). "Young Republicans support 'individual freedom,' back recreational pot amendment". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  25. ^ "Recreational Marijuana Initiative Launched". Trulieve. August 9, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  26. ^ Sexton, Christine (August 21, 2024). "Endorsements keep rolling in for adult-use marijuana amendment". Florida Politics. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  27. ^ Matat, Stephany (June 8, 2024). "Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he'll vote against recreational pot after brother's death". AP News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  28. ^ Sexton, Christine (August 12, 2024). "Matt Gaetz says he opposes proposed amendment legalizing marijuana for adults". Florida Politics. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  29. ^ WESH (July 10, 2024). "Gov. Ron DeSantis opposes legalizing recreational marijuana despite voter support". WESH. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  30. ^ Cooper, Amber (September 17, 2024). "Sen. Martin warns voters on Amendment 3: If passed, 'legislature can't change certain aspects'". Florida's Voice. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  31. ^ Molina, Daniel (April 18, 2024). "Bovo Opposes Amendment 3 Legalizing Marijuana". The Floridian.
  32. ^ Sexton, Christine (July 30, 2024). "Just say no: Florida Sheriffs Association takes position opposing recreational marijuana amendment". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  33. ^ Molina, Daniel (May 7, 2024). "Florida Republicans Officially Oppose Amendment 3". The Floridian. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
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