The measure, known as the “Adult Use of Marijuana” initiative, seeks to allow adults aged 21 and older to possess, purchase, and use marijuana products for non-medical personal consumption in Florida. However, the battleground is not just about the future of cannabis consumption in the state; it’s a complex struggle that intertwines legal language, business interests, and voter perceptions.
Florida’s proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana is facing increased opposition, with Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office asserting that the amendment is misleading and intended to benefit Trulieve, the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator.
Trulieve has contributed nearly all of the nearly $40 million raised for the “Adult Use of Marijuana” initiative by the Smart & Safe Florida political committee. While the committee has collected enough signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot, the Florida Supreme Court must still approve the wording.
Moody’s office, along with the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Drug-Free America Foundation, has filed briefs opposing the amendment, citing concerns over the summary’s wording and implications. The briefs argue that…