Florida Voters Reject Legalization of Recreation Marijuana

The amendment got 55.9% of the vote, according to the unofficial returns, but it failed to pass because Florida requires 60% support to amend the state’s constitution.

November 6, 2024

After months of legal battles, campaigns, and a full-court press against it by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida’s recreational marijuana amendment has failed to pass.

The amendment got 55.9% of the vote, according to the unofficial returns, but it failed to pass because Florida requires 60% support to amend the state’s constitution, the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Medical marijuana is 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 have received a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Card.

The amendment would have made recreational marijuana legal for adults over 21, with some restrictions.


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