Collier commissioners oppose legalization of recreational marijuana

Author: Aisling Swift, Gulfshore Business
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Collier County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution opposing ballot Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older and allow possession of 3 ounces statewide.

The resolution’s purpose was to show residents commissioners’ stance on the issue on the Nov. 5 elections ballot and urge voters to “do their homework” by researching the consequences.

The Sept. 10 vote comes a year after commissioners unanimously agreed to prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated Collier County, agreeing that if recreational marijuana is eventually legalized, all medical dispensaries could then sell recreational marijuana. Dispensaries are allowed nearby on Marco Island and Bonita Springs, so those would be allowed to sell recreational marijuana.

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