Attorney John Morgan, a big backer of the successful effort that legalized medical marijuana in Florida, says voters should get a shot at legalizing recreational marijuana in 2020.
The Orlando attorney tweeted he’s "going to look at starting a fund where we all can donate to get full marijuana legalization on the ballot in 2020."
A referendum to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida “would pass with flying colors," Morgan also tweeted. "The cannabis industry is well funded now. Money won’t be a problem."
Morgan has also indicated that recent comments made by President Trump in support of a bi-partisan bill to end the blanket federal ban on marijuana are motivating the push to get the issue on the ballot.
The 2016 amendment legalizing medical marijuana in Florida was approved by 71 percent of voters.
This comes as Morgan remains locked in a legal battle with the state over a ban on smokeable medical marijuana.
"When you mess with the will of the people there are unintended consequences," Morgan said.
Leon Circuit Judge Karen Gievers ruled last month the smoking ban approved by state lawmakers violated the constitutional amendment approved by voters but the state appealed the ruling,
Morgan requested the appeal go directly to the Florida Supreme Court but it was rejected Tuesday.
Marijuana has been legalized in nine states and Washington D.C.
Despite the recent constitutional amendment legalizing medical pot in Florida, recreational users in the state still face serious legal consequences.
Those caught with 20 grams or less of the drug face misdemeanor charges, up to a year in jail, and fines as high as $1,000.
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