Florida Voter Support for Marijuana Legalization
Recent polls show strong support for marijuana legalization in Florida. About 70% of voters favor the initiative. If passed, this law would allow adults over 21 to buy and have up to 28 grams of cannabis. The initiative faces legal challenges. However, if it succeeds, it could be effective by May 2025. Analysts estimate this could generate between $195.6 million and $431.3 million in annual tax revenue.
Economic and Legal Implications of Cannabis Legalization in Florida
State economists and law enforcement are assessing the impact of cannabis legalization. They expect significant tax revenue from legalization. But, there are concerns about increased traffic incidents and DUIs. The Department of Corrections does not expect a significant decrease in prison numbers from legalization. The overall economic impact on law enforcement is still unclear.
Growth of the U.S. Marijuana Industry and Stock Market Prospects
The U.S. cannabis industry is growing fast. Companies like Curaleaf Holdings and Trulieve Cannabis are expanding in multiple states. The cannabis industry’s sales hit $52 billion in 2019. Florida’s legalization could boost this growth further. However, federal regulations pose challenges for cannabis businesses. Companies like Trulieve Cannabis, with a strong presence in Florida, stand to benefit. But, federal legalization could bring mixed effects for existing businesses. It would impact tax structures and the competition with the black market.
Dynamics of Florida’s Cannabis Market
Florida’s medical cannabis market is among the fastest-growing in the U.S. Its large population contributes to this growth. As of June 2021, there were nearly 570,000 qualified medical marijuana patients in Florida. The market has high entry barriers due to strict licensing. This situation benefits established companies like Trulieve Cannabis and Surterra Wellness. BDS Analytics forecasts that Florida’s medical cannabis market could reach $1.5 billion in sales in 2021. Recreational legalization could make Florida a major cannabis market by 2026. Below are some marijuana stocks to watch before Florida goes full rec.
Marijuana Stocks To Watch Pre-Legalization
Trulieve Cannabis Corp.
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. together with its subsidiaries, operates as a medical cannabis company. The company cultivates and produces products in-house and distributes its products to Trulieve branded stores (dispensaries) in Florida. 
Currently, the company is one of the biggest cannabis businesses in Florida’s medical market. At the end of October, the company continued its expansion with the opening of a new location in Marianna, Florida.
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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. operates a cannabis operator in the United States. It operates through Domestic Operations and International Operations segments. The company engages in the cultivation, production, and sale of cannabis products through retail and wholesale channels.
On December 1st the company announced the opening of yet another dispensary. This new Curaleaf dispensary is located in Sarasota, FL.
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Cansortium Inc.
Cansortium Inc. through its subsidiaries, produces and sells medical cannabis in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The company’s medical cannabis products are offered in oral drops, capsules, topicals, syringes, dried flower, pre-rolls, cartridges, and edibles under the Fluent brand name. 
It also sells various third-party branded medical cannabis products. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Back in August, the company announced the opening of its 33rd medical cannabis dispensary in Florida. This new location also makes for Cansortiums 36th dispensary nationwide.
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