Florida Legislature Proposes Strict THC Restrictions Ahead of Recreational Marijuana Vote

Published on February 1, 2024

A bill that would restrict THC levels on all recreational marijuana products in Florida was advanced by Republicans in the state House of Representatives on Feb. 1. If approved by 60 percent of voters on Nov. 4, the “Adult Personal Use of Marijuana” will allow “adults 21 years and older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise.” Florida’s Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTC)—or dispensaries—and “other state-licensed entities” will be allowed to sell recreational marijuana if the amendment passes. However, it does not explicitly require the legislature to issue new MMTC licenses to keep pace with increased demand if Florida opens its marijuana industry to all residents over 21 and its massive tourism industry....

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