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'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 the “No on 3” effort includes the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Sheriff’s Association, numerous members of the Local Chamber Federation, and other community and legislative leaders.

“Only three states have legalized recreational marijuana by 60%, and we’re fighting to make sure Florida doesn’t become the 4th,” said Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson. “The passage of Amendment 3 would jeopardize Florida’s family-friendly and business-friendly climate, while driving up costs for local businesses and families and degrading our quality of life.

“Just like pregnant pigs had no place in our state constitution decades ago, legalizing drugs should not be rammed into our foundational document just because one company can dump $100 million into an ad campaign. The risks far outweigh any potential benefits, and we urge all Floridians to stand with us in opposing this dangerous amendment,” Wilson said.

The new website provides detailed information on how Amendment 3 could impact various industries across Florida, as well as employer-to-employee educational tools for businesses to get involved in the “No on 3” campaign. The website also includes data on how legalization has affected businesses in other states as well as quotes from Florida elected officials and leaders who are opposing Amendment 3.

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12 comments

Ron Ogden
October 14, 2024 at 7:40 am

Mid-October is a little late in the election cycle to be introducing new websites, but it all helps. Florida does not need Amendment 3. People who have to have pot can get it; pot pushers already sell nearly $3 billion of it in the state. All Amendment 3 will do is make the pot industry bigger, richer and more arrogant.
- Cheesy Floridian
  October 14, 2024 at 11:39 am
  
  Florida does need this. Why take an opportunity to turn something that is currently illegal and turn it legal? Because it would give us more FREEDOM. I love freedom and we are supposed to be the free state of Florida. Vote yes on 3
  - cassandra was right
    October 14, 2024 at 11:48 am
    
    YES on 3! Stop government infringement on INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS!!! Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for ALL!
- Linwood Wright
  October 14, 2024 at 11:47 am
  
  Brain dead take from somebody who has absolutely no understanding on this issue.
Josh Green
October 14, 2024 at 11:46 am

What are they so afraid is going to happen?
Cannabis is legal in more than half the country, and the world hasn’t ended, but they just want to keep telling people how to live here in the “Free State” of Florida.
- Eunice Muir
  October 26, 2024 at 5:53 pm
  
  You are wrong. Cannabis is only legal in three states. That is not half the country.
Eric
October 14, 2024 at 1:46 pm

So much FREEDOM in Florida. Adults are only allowed freedom to choice as long as it’s OK with the governors personal opinions.
smoke up
October 14, 2024 at 4:47 pm

Screw off Mark. The Florida Chamber has not done anything productive ever. God put the plant on Earth for us to use and our brains have THC receptors. PS, my mail in vote has already been counted so your big website rollout is too damn late. Screw the Chamber and it’s stupid arguments against freedom.
Skeptic
October 14, 2024 at 5:40 pm

It is VERY important to defeat amendment 3 if you want to save the alcoholic beverage industry in the state. How will you keep the bars, clubs, auto repair shops and domestic violence clinics in business if the stoners stay home on the couch?
Gierach James E.
October 15, 2024 at 1:50 am

As a former drug and homicide prosecutor in Chicago and former Board Acting Chairman of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), I can assure you that drug prohibition laws, treaties and policies are drugogenic, criminogenic and corruptogenic.

Drug dealers and drugs cartels, like Al Capone in his day, favor drug prohibition, the foundation of their business. Why should responsible, thinking people be on the same side of the line of scrimmage with the bad guys. Read my book (“The Silver Bullet Solution: Is it time to end the War on Drugs?”) to better understand why prohibition is the heart of a dozen crises including immigration, overdose, unaffordable healthcare, violence and much more.

https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Bullet-Solution-time-Drugs/dp/1592113389
Marconi
October 15, 2024 at 11:32 am

I realized a long time ago, if the “chamber” and/or “associated industries” are against something, not to listen to them.

The tax revenue alone will be a windfall for the state.
Eunice Muir
October 26, 2024 at 6:01 pm

I have never used cannabis/ Marijuana, but I have been high twice in my life, and it was many years before I realised how – second hand smoke in venues where the patrons were smoking. One was a high schoolers’ party, the other was a night club. If Amendment 3 passes, we may find ourselves inadvertently DUI, let alone living with the smell.