Florida’s medical marijuana program continues to expand, with the number of registered patients reaching 917,464 as of June 9, according to data released by the Florida Department of Health. That’s an increase of 33,897 patients compared to the same time last year.
The state remains the largest in the nation with a medical-only marijuana market. Patients with physician approval are allowed to purchase products such as flower, edibles, concentrates and tinctures from licensed dispensaries across Florida. The program was established through a voter-approved constitutional amendment in 2016.
Despite not yet allowing recreational sales, Florida’s marijuana market is among the most robust in the country. In May alone, licensed dispensaries generated $157,368,038 in sales. That brings the state’s total for the year to well over $750 million, with Florida trailing only California and Michigan in overall marijuana revenue.
Meanwhile, efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana are ramping up. Smart & Safe Florida, the group behind the 2024 legalization initiative, has submitted 379,345 valid signatures in support of a new measure for the 2026 ballot. That accounts for 43% of the 880,062 signatures needed to qualify the initiative for the general election. The group has also raised over $20 million to support the campaign.
Their previous proposal, Amendment 3, earned majority support from voters but fell short of the 60% supermajority required for passage. Advocates are hopeful that with more time and resources, the next attempt will succeed in legalizing marijuana for all adults in Florida.
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