Just vote ‘NO’ on Amendment 3

Amendment 3 on the November ballot may not be good for medical marijuana patients so it is important that you are fully informed.

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Florida Amendment 3, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024)

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Ballot text: Adult Personal Use of Marijuana 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

If the recreational marijuana amendment is passed:

  1. It will allow 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.
  2. It will allow Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories.
  3. It will apply to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law.
  4. It will establish possession limits for personal use.
  5. It will allow consistent legislation.
  6. It will define terms.
  7. It will provide effective date.
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Supporting Cases

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Here are some specific supporting cases from other states that have legalized recreational marijuana which could help support these statements for Florida:

Case: California

  1. Taxation: California imposes a 15% excise tax on recreational marijuana, in addition to state and local sales taxes. Medical marijuana patients, however, are exempt from state sales tax if they have a valid Medical Marijuana Identification Card.
  2. Impact: This distinction often results in recreational users paying significantly higher prices for their marijuana products compared to medical users.

Case: Colorado

  1. Taxation: Colorado imposes a 15% excise tax and a 15% special sales tax on recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana is only subject to a 2.9% state sales tax.
  2. Impact: The high taxes on recreational marijuana generate substantial revenue for the state but create a cost discrepancy between recreational and medical marijuana products.

Case: Nevada

  1. Event: Shortly after Nevada legalized recreational marijuana in July 2017, the state experienced significant shortages due to unexpectedly high demand.
  2. Impact: The shortages led to price increases, affecting both recreational users and medical marijuana patients, making it harder and more costly for medical patients to obtain their medicine.

Case: Oregon

  1. Event: Following legalization, Oregon saw a surge in demand which initially led to product shortages and higher prices.
  2. Impact: This affected the availability and affordability of marijuana for medical patients, who found it challenging to access their required strains and dosages.

Case: Washington

  1. Event: After recreational marijuana was legalized, some dispensaries shifted their focus to serving the larger recreational market.
  2. Impact: Medical marijuana patients reported difficulties in finding specific strains that were effective for their conditions, as dispensaries prioritized popular recreational strains.

Case: Colorado

  1. Event: Similar to Washington, Colorado saw dispensaries catering more to the recreational market.
  2. Impact: This shift sometimes resulted in limited availability of specialized medical strains, which are crucial for certain medical conditions.

Case: California

  1. Event: Some patients in California have reported that the quality of medical marijuana has declined since the legalization of recreational marijuana.
  2. Impact: The focus on meeting the higher volume of recreational demand can lead to reduced quality control for medical products, affecting their efficacy for medical patients.

Case: Oregon

  1. Event: In Oregon, there have been concerns about the consistency and quality of medical marijuana products post-legalization.
  2. Impact: The increased production pressure to supply recreational marijuana can lead to compromises in the cultivation and processing standards of medical marijuana.

Case: Washington

  1. Event: Following the legalization of recreational marijuana, Washington state imposed stricter regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries.
  2. Impact: These new regulations included stricter testing and packaging requirements, which increased operational costs for medical dispensaries and restricted patient access.

Case: Nevada

  1. Event: Nevada introduced new regulations that affected both recreational and medical marijuana sectors.
  2. Impact: The increased regulatory burden on medical marijuana providers can result in higher costs and reduced availability of medical products.

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