ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is once again cementing his stance against recreational marijuana.
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The governor spoke about Amendment 3 during a visit with law enforcement in Orlando on Tuesday.
DeSantis says the amendment language is not clear.
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The proposed amendment would allow anyone 21 or older to use marijuana products and accessories recreationally.
“Why would we want a bigger black market for illegal drugs in this state? That is not going to end well for anybody,” DeSantis said.
The governor has not specifically said why he believes recreational marijuana would stimulate the illegal drug market, as sales would have to be from authorized dispensaries.
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