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    Florida Marijuana Amendment Fails. Why, other states’ laws

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    Florida Amendment to Legalize Recreational Marijuana failed to reach 60% had to be adopted, even if it received more “yes” votes.

    Amendment 3 asked voters consider a state constitutional amendment This would allow the possession, purchase and use of marijuana for non-medical purposes by adults 21 and older. It was sponsored by Smart & Safe Florida.

    The amendment also would have allowed medical marijuana treatment centers and other licensed public entities to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell and distribute marijuana products and accessories.

    Here’s a look at how Florida now compares to other states’ marijuana laws.

    Has marijuana made its way to Florida? How many votes did Amendment 3 get?

    Although it received 55.9% of the vote, Amendment 3 fell short of the 60% threshold needed to pass. He received 5,934,139 votes in total.

    Marijuana amendment failed to pass: But he got more than 50%. Why did this happen?

    Is weed legal in Florida after recreational amendment fails?

    Weed will still be legal but only for certain people.

    Medical marijuana is currently legal in Florida for residents diagnosed with a specific set of conditions who have applied for and received a Medical Marijuana ID Card or caregivers who received a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Card.

    The eligibility requirements for medical marijuana are currently:

    • Cancer
    • Epilepsy
    • Glaucoma
    • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
    • AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
    • PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
    • ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
    • Crohn’s disease
    • Parkinson’s disease
    • Multiple sclerosis
    • Medical conditions or status comparable to those above
    • A terminal condition
    • Chronic non-malignant pain

    Without a medical marijuana card or medical marijuana caregiver card, if you are caught in possession of marijuana, you may face fines and jail time under Florida law.

    States where marijuana passed in the 2024 elections

    Besides Florida, three other states had marijuana on their ballots. Also in Massachusetts, where medical services and recreational marijuana is already legal, voters have decided on the possibility of legalize psychedelics.

    Here’s what states voted for after the election:

    • Nebraska – Initiative 437 was successful with 71% and Initiative 438 with 67%.
    • North Dakota – Measure 5 was not adopted after receiving 52.5% “no”.
    • South Dakota – Measure 29 was not adopted after receiving 57% “no”.
    • Massachusetts – Question 4 was not retained after receiving 56.9% “no”.

    Which states have legalized recreational marijuana?

    As of November 6, 2024, recreational marijuana is currently legal in 25 states, including Washington, DC and three U.S. territories. Here is the list:

    • Alaska
    • Arizona
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Guam
    • Illinois
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Missouri
    • Montana
    • Nevada
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • new York
    • Northern Mariana Islands
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Rhode Island
    • Vermont
    • Virginia
    • Washington
    • Washington, D.C.
    • US Virgin Islands

    Which states have legalized medical marijuana?

    As of November 6, 13 states and Puerto Rico have legalized medical marijuana use:

    • Alabama
    • Arkansas
    • Florida
    • Hawaii
    • Kentucky
    • Louisiana
    • Mississippi
    • Nebraska
    • New Hampshire
    • North Dakota
    • Oklahoma
    • Pennsylvania
    • South Dakota
    • Utah
    • West Virginia
    • Puerto Rico

    Where is marijuana still illegal in the United States? View states

    Marijuana is still largely illegal in 12 states, as well as one U.S. territory. Here’s where:

    • American Samoa
    • Georgia – Decriminalized in some cities and counties; Using substandard CBD less than 0.5% is legal
    • Idaho – Use of lower quality CBD less than 0.1% is legal
    • Indiana – Use of lower quality CBD less than 0.3% is legal
    • Iowa – Legal to possess up to an amount of THC not exceeding 4.5 grams in any 90 day period
    • Kansas – CBD oil (containing 0% THC) is legal for any use
    • North Carolina – CBD is legal
    • South Dakota – CBD oil (containing 0.9% THC) is legal for any use
    • Tennessee – CBD oil (containing 0.9% THC) is legal for any use
    • Texas – CBD oil (no more than 1% THC and no less than 10% CBD) is legal
    • Wisconsin – Decriminalized in certain cities; CBD is legal
    • Wyoming – CBD is legal

    Is marijuana federally legal in the United States?

    No, recreational marijuana is still federally illegal. According to US NewsMarijuana is federally classified as a Schedule I drug of the Controlled Substances Act, meaning the government believes it has no medical use and has a high potential for abuse. Cultivating, distributing, and possessing marijuana violates federal drug laws.

    On October 6, President Biden announced that he is pardoning people convicted by the federal government of simple possession of marijuana.USA TODAY reported. The presidential pardon also blocks future federal prosecutions for simple possession.

    Contribute : AC BridgesUSA TODAY NETWORK – Florida

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