ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court plans to hear arguments about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the use of recreational marijuana.
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The political committee behind the push needs the Supreme Court to sign off on the proposed ballot wording before it can go before voters in November of 2024.
Topline estimates from Florida economists project the legalization of recreational marijuana could generate around $400 million in new tax revenue.
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Data shows local governments could stand to rake in between $200 and $400 million a year if Florida voters were to greenlight legalizing recreational marijuana.
Across the country, 23 states and the District of Columbia have already legalized recreational marijuana.
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Arguments are set to be heard Nov. 8.
If the court clears it, 60% of Florida voters would have to approve the measure in the 2024 election for the proposal to make it into the constitution.
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