Florida: Here's What You Need to Know About Amendment 2
Florida voters are poised to make some patients in the state users of medical marijuana. So far, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana while three states and D.C. have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Besides Florida, Missouri and Arkansas will also have medical marijuana legalization on the ballot in November.
More than 60% of Floridians must vote to support Florida Amendment 2 to legalize medical marijuana in the state constitution. Polling has found a high percentage of voters favor medical marijuana.
Florida already allows use of cannabidiol, or CBD, a compound found in marijuana that is favored for pain and anxiety relief without the psychoactive effects of THC. Earlier this year, the state passed legislation allowing people who are terminally ill to use medical cannabis.
Debate over Florida Amendment 2 centers around the need for medical marijuana and whether the proposal is a gateway to recreational legalization of cannabis.
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