This November, voters in Florida will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.
If approved by at least 60 percent of voters, the proposal will amend the state’s constitution to allow adults 21 and older to possess, purchase or use marijuana for non-medical purposes.
The initiative is sponsored by a group called Safe and Smart Florida. Trulieve, a marijuana dispensary company with several medical dispensaries in Florida, is a main financial backer, campaign finance data records show.
Florida would join 24 other states that have legalized recreational marijuana. It would still be illegal under federal law.
Supporters like well-known Florida attorney John Morgan have argued it’s time to treat marijuana like alcohol. But Gov. Ron DeSantis has called the proposal extreme, claiming it will allow pot use anywhere.
Viewers like Cynthia K. in Palm Harbor have contacted VERIFY with questions about the amendment and claims being made by supporters and opponents. Cynthia asked if ads that say passing Amendment 3 will generate “billions” for schools are true.
