What to Know About the Harms of Recreational Marijuana Legalization
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) interviews Luke Niforatos, the executive vice president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), in episode 118 of their podcast. Luke is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading drug policy experts and he covers what he has learned from other states. Luke highlights the perils of haphazard efforts to legalize marijuana and what Floridians need to learn before deciding about marijuana legalization this November. Click here to listen now.
Florida Chamber launches new anti-Amendment 3 website
The following article was retrieved from https://floridapolitics.com/archives/701333-florida-chamber-launches-new-anti-amendment-3-website/: "'Only three states have legalized recreational marijuana by 60%, and we’re fighting to make sure Florida doesn’t become the 4th.' The Florida Chamber of Commerce is launching a new anti-Amendment 3 website outlining the potential hazards of legalizing pot. This site, www.FLBizAgainstA3.com, is part of the Chamber’s effort to educate residents and business leaders on the possible negative ripple effects of Amendment 3, including the severe consequences for local businesses, public safety, Florida’s brand and Florida’s quality of life. The Florida Chamber has opposed placing recreational marijuana for in the Constitution for years, and [...]
Sheriff Chitwood on Amendment 3 (Recreational Marijuana)
The following article was retrieved from: https://www.volusiasheriff.gov/news/volusia-county-sheriff/sheriff-chitwood-voting-no-on-amendment-3-recreational-marijuana.stml "Sheriff Mike Chitwood has joined his fellow sheriffs and the Florida Sheriffs Association in opposition to Amendment 3, which proposes the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida. A summary of concerns about Amendment 3 from Sheriff Chitwood: Amendment 3 would establish a monopoly for large, mostly out-of-state corporations to dominate what could be a $6 billion industry in Florida. Essentially, marijuana legalization is the next Big Tobacco. I believe the purpose of Amendment 3 is NOT to legalize, decriminalize and make marijuana available for adults in Florida, but rather to enrich those that funded and [...]
Law enforcement solidly against Amendment 3
"This November, Amendment 3 will be on the Florida ballot, proposing a radical change to our state’s drug policies and making recreational marijuana legal. This new policy would make Florida the state with the largest legal limit, meaning an individual (including potential drug dealers) could possess enough marijuana for 100 joints and law enforcement would be limited in their ability to protect those who are targets of the dealers, including our youth. Throughout my 33 years in law enforcement, I have seen firsthand how drugs have ruined lives and endangered our communities. So, believe me when I say Amendment 3 [...]
Flagler Sheriff warns of hidden dangers in Florida’s Amendment 3, the legalization of recreational marijuana
"As Flagler County voters consider Amendment 3, which proposes the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida, we must consider the serious consequences Amendment 3 would impose on our community and what Amendment 3 backers, with their well-funded commercials, aren't telling you. When I started my career, possession of any amount of marijuana was a felony. Over the years this was downgraded to possessing less than 20 grams was a misdemeanor. Today, possession often results in a seizure and no arrest. Amendment 3 will allow personal possession of 3 ounces, the highest in the nation, and 4-times the current misdemeanor amount [...]
Florida Police Chiefs Association Opposes Constitutional Amendment 3 “Adult Use Of Marijuana”
The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) issued a statement opposing the passage of Constitutional Amendment 3, also known as the "Adult Use of Marijuana" initiative. This statement can be attributed to FPCA president Chief Charles Vazquez of the Tampa International Airport Police Department. "The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) is composed of over 1,300 of Florida’s top law enforcement executives serving municipal police, airport, railroad and port authority police, college and university police, tribal police, and private business and security firms, as well as federal, state and county law enforcement agencies." "As we represent the highest levels of law enforcement [...]
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) interviews Luke Niforatos, the executive vice president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana [...]
The following article was retrieved from https://floridapolitics.com/archives/701333-florida-chamber-launches-new-anti-amendment-3-website/: "'Only three states have legalized recreational marijuana by 60%, and [...]
The following article was retrieved from: https://www.volusiasheriff.gov/news/volusia-county-sheriff/sheriff-chitwood-voting-no-on-amendment-3-recreational-marijuana.stml "Sheriff Mike Chitwood has joined his fellow sheriffs and the [...]
"This November, Amendment 3 will be on the Florida ballot, proposing a radical change to our state’s [...]
"As Flagler County voters consider Amendment 3, which proposes the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida, we [...]
The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) issued a statement opposing the passage of Constitutional Amendment 3, also [...]
