§ FL — FLORIDA
Florida
Medical Program
Medical cannabis via Amendment 2 (2016). No adult-use legalization. Adult-use measure failed on 2024 ballot (fell short of 60%).
§ KEY DATA
Arrests / Year
45,000
2023 data
Black-White Disparity
2.5×
vs. white residents
Expungement
No
Not available
Population
22.1M
US Census est.
§ THE DETAILS
Legal Status
Medical cannabis via Amendment 2 (2016). No adult-use legalization. Adult-use measure failed on 2024 ballot (fell short of 60%).
Medical Program
2016
Arrest Data
45,000 marijuana-related arrests per year in Florida (2023 data).
Racial Disparity
Black residents in Florida were 2.5 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white residents, despite comparable usage rates.
Expungement & Record Clearing
No automatic marijuana expungement. Individual petition required under FL Stat §943.0585.
§ RESOURCES