February 20th 2024.
In an upcoming November election, there is a possibility that the state of Florida may legalize recreational marijuana. However, if this legislation is passed, there will be a THC limit of 30% for users. Recently, a bill known as HB 1269 was brought to the House for consideration. According to WFLA, this bill, proposed by Rep. Ralph Massullo, aims to restrict the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the compound in marijuana responsible for its psychoactive effects – to 30% in smokable flower and 60% in concentrates. The bill was first introduced on January 5th under the name "Potency for Adult Personal Use of Marijuana."
Aside from the proposed caps on THC and concentrates, the bill also includes restrictions on edibles and vaporizer cartridges. The maximum THC content for edibles would be 200mg per package, and vaporizer cartridges would be limited to one gram. This decision comes after a petition to legalize adult-use marijuana gathered over a million verified signatures. It is believed that this new measure could meet the 60% threshold required for it to go into effect after the election. Even Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has acknowledged that voters will likely have a say in the matter during the upcoming election.
This potential change in legislation follows a November 2023 poll from the University of North Florida, which showed a significant number of Floridians in support of the Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion and the Adult Personal Use of Marijuana initiative. The initial proposal for personal marijuana use suggested a 10% restriction on smokable marijuana, which is notably lower than the limits in other states where recreational use is legal. However, the limits for edibles align with those set in other states.
The bill defines "personal use" as "possession, purchase, or use of marijuana or a marijuana delivery device by an adult 21 years of age or older for nonmedical consumption." Despite efforts to protect Floridians' personal use of marijuana without restrictions, petitions are still ongoing. The campaign, "Florida, Defend Your Right to #cannabis THC," is urging people to take action and call their representatives to stop the proposed THC cap. The bill, known as HB 1269, would make Florida the most restrictive state in America by severely limiting THC content to only 10%. Your voice matters, and it is essential to take action today.
As of now, the state's highest court has not made a ruling on whether the measure will be included on the November ballot. However, the bill has received approval from two predominantly Republican House committees. If passed, the House bill and its Senate counterpart would become effective 30 days after the enactment of adult-use marijuana legislation.
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