{"id":58696,"date":"2017-08-07T19:19:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T19:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merryjane.com\/floridians-are-fighting-back-against-gov-rick-scotts-pot-smoking-ban\/"},"modified":"2024-04-04T19:50:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T19:50:12","slug":"floridians-are-fighting-back-against-gov-rick-scotts-pot-smoking-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merryjane.com\/videos\/floridians-are-fighting-back-against-gov-rick-scotts-pot-smoking-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Floridians Are Fighting Back Against Gov. Rick Scott&#8217;s Pot-smoking Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The gears of justice turn slowly. Apparently, they turn even slower when weed is involved. Despite an overwhelming majority of Floridians voting for the medicinal legalization of marijuana last November, state politicians have added a major roadblock to the process. Governor Rick Scott endorsed an additional provision in the amendment excluding smoking from the legalization process. What does this mean for Florida\u2019s ganja advocates? Right now, smoking medical marijuana anywhere, even in your home, is illegal. Here\u2019s Merry Jane News correspondent Brooke Burgstahler with info about this egregious provision and how cannabis conscious Floridians are fighting back. We\u2019ll also tell you how you can get involved in the fight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The gears of justice turn slowly. Apparently, they turn even slower when weed is involved. Despite an overwhelming majority of Floridians voting for the medicinal legalization of marijuana last November, state politicians have added a major roadblock to the process. 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