(Worthy Insights) – A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State.
Florida Amendment 3 would have allowed adults aged 21 and older to possess, purchase and use marijuana for nonmedical consumption. Per state law, a 60 percent supermajority was required for the amendment to pass.
Medicinal cannabis use was legalized in Florida back in 2016 after an amendment passed with a 71 percent approval rating. Under that amendment, possession is limited to 3 ounces. The amendment would not have changed the possession limits or other restrictions regarding marijuana use in the state constitution. [ Source (Read More…) ]
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