It’s one of the most hotly contested items on the ballot this year in Florida.
We’re talking about Amendment 3 , which would legalize marijuana across the state if it passes.
It’s been talked about in Florida for years.
A new University of North Florida poll shows about 66% of Floridians who participated plan to vote yes on the amendment, and some municipalities across our area are now putting in their own bans and restrictions in case it passes.
Tuesday, the town of Sewall’s Point held a public meeting and passed an ordinance banning recreational marijuana dispensaries from being built within the town’s limits.
Already, the town banned medicinal marijuana dispensaries.
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“It didn’t really fit in with the character of our town,” Mayor John Tompeck told WPTV’s Kate Hussey.
The town also banned an ordinance prohibiting the smoking of marijuana on public streets and sidewalks. Tompeck said there was not opposition to the move — at least, not yet.