\”Florida has a large and growing medical cannabis market, legalized in 2016 through the passage of Amendment 2. The state allows patients with qualifying conditions, such as chronic pain, cancer, and epilepsy, to access medical cannabis through licensed dispensaries. Florida’s medical cannabis program is considered one of the most restrictive in the country, as home cultivation is prohibited and smokable cannabis was only allowed after a legal battle in 2019. Patients are limited to purchasing up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis every 35 days, with tight regulations on product forms and THC potency.
Despite these restrictions, the program has grown rapidly, with thousands of patients enrolling and numerous dispensaries opening across the state. However, recreational cannabis remains illegal, although efforts to legalize it continue to gain momentum. In 2024, voters will have the opportunity to decide on Florida Amendment 3, which aims to legalize adult-use cannabis. If passed, this would allow adults over 21 to possess and purchase cannabis, making Florida one of the largest cannabis markets in the United States.\”
Florida
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Florida (geographical name)state United States ✽ Tallahassee 58,664 (151,940 ), 15,982,378 - SE area square miles square kilometers pop
Sunshine State, Peninsula State, Alligator State, Everglades State