In Pensacola this morning, I met with local leaders in law enforcement and the business community who are voting No on Amendment 3. This deceptive amendment, written and sponsored by a handful of corporations that seek to profit by rewriting the Florida constitution, has nothing to do with freedom and everything to do with greed. One single weed company has spent more than $100 million to pass Amendment 3.  

Here’s why Amendment 3 is the wrong plan for Florida: 

No time and place restrictions on smoking marijuana—even in places like parks and beaches—where children are present. Amendment 3 would degrade our quality of life, hurt our tourism industry, and put Floridians' health at risk.

No way to hold Big Weed corporations accountable. The corporations that have poured $100 million into Amendment 3 made sure to include a carve-out for themselves, so they will enjoy immunity from liability if their products end up harming Floridians.

Provides for a big weed cartel—Floridians would not be permitted to grow their own marijuana. 

And there's no way for legislators to fix the problems that Amendment 3 would create. A constitutional amendment is not the same as legislation. Lawmakers can change and update state laws as needed, but changing the constitution is permanent. Other states that have passed similar amendments have come to regret it over time. Florida does not have to make the same mistakes as Colorado or California. 

Keep Florida, Florida—Vote No on Amendment 3!

In Pensacola this morning, I met with local leaders in law enforcement and the business community who are voting No on Amendment 3. This deceptive amendment, written and sponsored by a handful of corporations that seek to profit by rewriting the Florida constitution, has nothing… pic.twitter.com/5YvOrimiKJ

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 25, 2024