In November 2016 Florida approved medical marijuana through Amendment 2. The amendment to the Florida Constitution allows for those with cancer, HIV/Aids, epilepsy and a list of other “debilitating conditions” to use marijuana if recommended by their doctor. The amendment passed with more than 70% yes votes.
According to the Miami Herald, “The Florida Department of Health has until July 2017 to pass regulations under the new amendment. By October, the state must start registering growers, dispensaries and other facilities and start issuing identification cards for patients approved to use marijuana.”
Florida became the 26th State to legalize marijuana for either medical or recreational use. Arkansas and North Dakota
