Amendment 3 Information
In the November 5th election, Florida ballots will include a constitutional amendment that would allow adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and accessories for non-medical use. This amendment must secure 60% of the vote to pass. If passed, the amendment would become effective six months later. The Florida legislature would need to pass implementing legislation.
Use & Possession: Allows personal non-medical use by adults 21+ and possession of accessories and up to three ounces of marijuana, which cannot be subject to criminal or civil penalty or sanction.
Production & Sale: Allowed only by state-licensed marijuana medical treatment centers. Does not legalize or decriminalize unlicensed or homemade marijuana products.
Limitations: There are no restrictions on location in the amendment. Therefore, the use of marijuana will be allowed anywhere where it is not legally restricted. Implementing legislation passed by the legislature must be consistent with the text of the amendment.
Private Property: Businesses will likely be able to restrict or exclude marijuana from their establishments. However, you will need to educate customers about your business policies.
Public Property: Governments likely will not be able to restrict the use of marijuana on public property such as parks, sidewalks, or beaches. This may add to confusion about policies at your establishment.
Smoking Restrictions: Existing legal restrictions on smoking apply only to tobacco and will not apply to marijuana.