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Florida Legislature Continues to Debate Marijuana Legalization

When the bill implementing the amendment fell apart late in session, the Senate wanted to limit each treatment center to 15 locations; the House wanted no caps and no sales tax.


TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - Simmering frustration with the Florida Legislature's inability to agree on a framework for the state's constitutional amendment expanding medical marijuana could build if it's not addressed at this week's special session.

Gov. Rick Scott called the session that begins Wednesday because of an ongoing feud over the state budget. Although observers expected medical marijuana to be added to the agenda, lawmakers continue to disagree over key elements: how many retail dispensaries a treatment center could open and whether cannabis would be subject to sales tax.

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"I'm surprised it is not on the agenda. I think it will eventually get addressed because people will be angry if they don't," said Ben Pollara, executive director of Florida for Care, an organization that advocates for medical marijuana.

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