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Cannabis in Florida is illegal for recreational use. Possession of up to 20 grams (0.71 oz) is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $1000, and the suspension of one's driver's license. [1] Several cities and counties have enacted reforms to apply lesser penalties, however.
The consequences of a marijuana arrest extend far beyond the initial encounter with law enforcement. Penalties range from fines to several years in prison, and a conviction can lead to a cascade ...
Florida marijuana possession laws Possession charges can have a wide range of penalties. Possessing 20 grams or less is a misdemeanor charge that could lead to one year of jail time and a $1,000 ...
Marijuana is only legal in Florida once a person has obtained a Medical Marijuana Use Authorization, as outlined in Chapter 381 in Florida Statutes. This law also includes regulations for a user ...
Florida Amendment 3 [1] was a proposed constitutional amendment to the Florida Constitution subject to a direct voter referendum on November 5, 2024, that would have legalized cannabis for possession, purchase, and recreational use in Florida for adults 21 years or older. The amendment achieved a majority 56% support among voters in the U.S ...
The NAACP has been strong supporters of the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act – H.R. 1523 and has reached out to members of congress to get this act passed. [160] This act is designed to decrease penalties for low-level marijuana possession and supports prohibiting federal enforcement of marijuana laws in states which have lesser penalties. [161]
Some also believe crime rates could rise due to wider marijuana availability. Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, opposes the amendment, as does Republican Sen. Rick Scott, who said he ...
Florida's Domestic Marijuana Eradication Program (FL DME), is a multi-agency state and federal law enforcement program founded in 1981, jointly managed by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to provide funding for local law enforcement agencies’ efforts to eradicate illegal cannabis cultivation and trafficking in Florida.