Allows the medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating diseases as determined by a licensed Florida physician. Allows caregivers to assist patients’ medical use of marijuana. The Department of Health shall register and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes and shall issue identification cards to patients and caregivers. Applies only to Florida law. Does not authorize violations of federal law or any non-medical use, possession or production of marijuana.
Having failed to receive 60 percent support, the amendment was rejected.
Source for Popular Vote data: Florida Department of State. Division of Elections. 2014 General Election November 4, 2014 Official Election Results, Florida Department of State. Division of Elections (http://enight.elections.myflorida.com/CompareCounties/?ContestId=900200) (accessed 24 Nov 2014)