February 4, 2020
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Regulate Marijuana In A Manner Similar to Alcohol To Establish Age, Licensing, and Restrictions
Case Number(s):
SC19-1536

Transcript:

Summary:

Statewide

The Attorney General has petitioned the Court to review a proposed citizens' initiative on regulating marijuana similar to alcohol, asking whether it meets two legal requirements: (1) It contains only a single subject; and (2) It has a fair ballot summary.

Appearance for The Attorney General:
Jeffrey P. Desousa, Deputy Solicitor General, Tallahassee, 850-414-3300

Appearance for Florida Chamber of Commerce, Drug Free America Foundation, National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, and Save Our Society From Drugs:
Daniel Nordby Of Shutts & Bowen LLP, Tallahassee, 850-241-1717

Appearance for The Florida House of Representatives:
Mohammad O. Jazil of Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., Tallahassee, 850-222-7500

Appearance for Sponsor, Sensible Florida, Inc.:
Michael C. Minardi of Minardi Law, Tampa, 813-995-8227