Florida Proposal Would Let Residents Grow Cannabis at Home

In November, Florida voters narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational cannabis in the state.

A new proposal in Florida could open up opportunities for residents to grow their own cannabis at home.

The bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Joe Gruters, would allow medical cannabis patients to cultivate up to two plants for their personal use.

It would mark a major shift in current laws that only allow owners of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers to grow cannabis in the state.

In November, Florida voters narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational cannabis in the state.

A majority of Florida voters approved of the measure but not enough to meet the state’s 60% threshold for changing the constitution

Several cannabis companies including Trulieve had spent millions on campaigns to help get recreational cannabis approved in Florida, one of the largest potential markets in the U.S.


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