Legal marijuana will be one of the big ticket items on this November’s ballot. The proposed amendment would make Florida the 25th state to legalize marijuana use for fun and not just for medical patients, for adults 21 and older.
But that’s months away and it might not pass. What about right now? Can you fire one up during your Fourth of July celebrations?
Here’s what you need to know about marijuana laws in Florida .
Is marijuana legal in Florida?
Yes , but only for some people.
Medical marijuana is legal in Florida for residents diagnosed with a specific set of conditions who have applied for and received a Medical Marijuana ID Card or caregivers who have received a Medical Marijuana Caregiver Card .
Is recreational marijuana legal in Florida?
No .
That might change if enough voters approve the recreational marijuana amendment that will be on the ballot in the November general election, but for now, it remains illegal.
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