Voters Say No to Recreational Marijuana Amendment in Florida

Florida voters reject Amendment 3

Florida voters have rejected Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have legalized recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. The amendment failed to receive the 60% of the vote required to pass. According to the Florida Division of Elections, the final vote was 57.7% against and 42.3% in favor.

Recreational Marijuana Amendment 3

If passed, Amendment 3 would have allowed adults 21 and older to possess, use, and purchase up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and to grow up to six marijuana plants for personal use. It would have also established a regulatory framework for the commercial sale of marijuana.

Arguments for and against Amendment 3

Supporters of Amendment 3 argued that it would have created a new industry in Florida, generating tax revenue and creating jobs. They also argued that it would have allowed adults to make their own choices about whether or not to use marijuana.

Opponents of Amendment 3 argued that it would have increased marijuana use, especially among young people. They also argued that it would have sent the wrong message about marijuana use and that it would have been difficult to regulate.

Next steps

The defeat of Amendment 3 is a setback for marijuana legalization advocates in Florida. However, it is still possible that the state legislature could pass a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the future.