Governor Ron DeSantis continues to speak out against proposed Constitutional Amendment Three, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida.
The proposed amendment comes eight years after Florida voters legalized medical marijuana in the state.
Amendment Three says, in part, that it would allow “adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise.”
However, speaking at the Florida Sheriffs’ Association conference Tuesday, DeSantis said the amendment is more sweeping than what the ballot summary says.
“When you read the summary, it doesn’t tell you really what the amendment says. That’s why it should not have been allowed on the ballot. I mean, the court’s job is to not allow things on the ballot if the summary is not an accurate reflection,” said DeSantis.
Like all proposed constitutional amendments, Amendment Three would need support from more than 60 percent of Florida voters in the November general election to pass.