Supreme Court Signs Off on Medical Marijuana Proposal
In a key step for supporters of legalizing medical marijuana, the Florida Supreme Court unanimously approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would go on the November 2016 ballot.
December 18, 2015 at 04:57 AM
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In a key step for supporters of legalizing medical marijuana, the Florida Supreme Court unanimously approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would go on the November 2016 ballot.
Justices on Dec. 17 said the proposal, spearheaded by the group People United for Medical Marijuana, meets legal tests that include dealing with a single subject and having a clearly worded ballot title and summary. The Supreme Court does not consider the merits of proposed constitutional amendments but reviews them, in part, to make sure voters would not be misled.
“[The] ballot title and summary fairly inform voters of the purpose of the proposed amendment—the state authorization of medical marijuana for patients with debilitating medical conditions,” the 15-page opinion said. “The language is clear and does not mislead voters regarding the actual content of the proposed amendment.”
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