Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the Florida Secretary of State has validated over 965,000 signatures for the Smart & Safe Florida campaign’s drive to bring adult use cannabis to Florida. That number represents more than enough to secure ballot placement for the 2024 General Election.
The initiative, if passed, will allow adult Floridians ages 21+ to enjoy the freedom to use cannabis products for personal consumption, or “to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise.”
“Our investment demonstrates our firm belief that Floridians are ready to experience the freedom to use cannabis for personal consumption; a freedom which is currently enjoyed by more than half of America’s adults,” Trulieve CEO, Kim Rivers said. “With over 965,000 validated signatures from nearly every part of our state, it is clear these voters share that belief. We are thrilled the campaign has made this milestone and look forward to seeing this initiative on the ballot next November.”
The next step for the campaign will be to seek approval from the Florida Supreme Court, as required by Florida law and the State Constitution, to ensure the ballot language addresses only one subject and clearly states the chief purpose of the amendment.
“We believe the language, as written, comports with the single subject and clarity requirements under Florida law and look forward to a positive ruling from the Court,” Rivers added.
The Florida Supreme Court has published a schedule to begin that process with briefs due from opponents by June 12th and from supporters by July 5th. All amendments to the Florida Constitution must receive 60% of the vote and most published polls show this initiative consistently cresting above 65% among likely Florida voters.
2016 approved a constitutional amendment that broadly allowed medical marijuana.
