FL Supreme Court nears deadline on abortion, recreational marijuana initiative
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court may soon determine the fate of two high-profile issues voters are poised to decide upon in 2024: adult use marijuana and protections for abortion.
The High Court is required to publish opinions on ballot initiatives not later than April 1, per the state constitution. However, they typically publish opinions once a week and, on a Thursday, making March 28 the final Thursday before the deadline.
Amendment 3, if court and voter approved, would allow adults 21 and older to possess, purchase and use recreational marijuana and marijuana accessories without legal penalty. Voters in 2016 approved medical marijuana in Florida.
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