Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions
Annotate this CaseThe Florida Attorney General petitioned the Supreme Court for an advisory opinion as to the validity of a proposed citizen initiative amendment to the Florida Constitution and the accompanying Financial Impact Statement. Upon review, the Supreme Court approved the proposed amendment and Financial Impact Statement for placement on the ballot, concluding (1) the proposed amendment satisfies the single-subject requirement of Fla. Const. art. XI, 3 because it embraces a single subject, which is the medical use of marijuana; (2) the ballot title and summary comply with the clarity requirements of Fla. Stat. 101.161(1) because they give voters fair notice as to the chief purpose and scope of the proposed amendment and will not affirmatively mislead voters regarding the purpose of the proposed amendment; and (3) the Financial Impact Statement complies with Fla. Stat. 100.371(5).
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