A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana will be on the November ballot. A bill filed in Tallahassee would also make the drug legal for medical purposes. Lake Worth Democratic Senator Jeff Clemens has filed similar bills that were never considered by lawmakers.
“It’s our job to pass laws that protect people but also show compassion for people. And this is a compassion issue", Clemens said. "This is a drug that is far less dangerous than oxycontin or any of the heavy narcotic prescription drugs. I receive weekly phone calls and emails from folks who are suffering and this helps them. Why shouldn’t we?”
Clemens filed the bill on Monday. It would require the state to regulate the manufacture and sale of marijuana for medical use. Growers and dispensaries would have to be licensed and keep records for state inspections.