Gov. DeSantis expects voters to decide on cannabis legalization

Gov. DeSantis expects voters to decide on cannabis legalization

Gov. Ron DeSantis is not an advocate for legalized marijuana, but he said voters in his state likely will get a chance to vote on that this year.

“I think the (Florida Supreme Court) is going to approve that, so it’ll be on the ballot,” DeSantis said, as reported by Marijuana Moment.

The Adult Personal Use of Marijuana citizen initiative that could lead to a constitutional amendment for voter consideration, with legalization in effect as soon as May 2025 if 60% or more of voters approve.

If the court allows Florida voters to weigh in, it will be over the objections of the state’s top cop.

Attorney General Ashley Moody has cited law requiring constitutional amendments to touch on just a singl...

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