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Florida's Amendment 3 to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Fails with 55% Support

Nov 6, 2024, 01:39 AM

Florida voters have rejected Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that would have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults aged 21 and older. Despite receiving 55% support, the measure failed to reach the required 60% threshold needed to amend the state's constitution. The Associated Press called the race at 6:33 pm on November 5, 2024. If passed, the amendment would have allowed adults to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and accessories for non-medical personal consumption, permitting up to 3 ounces of marijuana. The rejection means that recreational marijuana remains illegal in Florida.