FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2024
BREAKING: Broward County State Attorney Harold Pryor Endorses Amendment 3
Pryor: “I have seen too many examples of low-level non-violent marijuana charges ruining people’s lives.”
(Broward County, FL) – Today, Broward County State Attorney Harold Pryor announced his endorsement of Amendment 3. State Attorney Pryor announced his support for Amendment 3 because legalizing adult use recreational marijuana means a safer and more just Florida, ending the unnecessary arrest for simple marijuana possession, relieving the burden on our criminal justice system, and giving Floridians access to safe, tested products.
“Florida’s Marijuana laws were well intentioned but have disproportionately affected our marginalized communities,” said Broward County State Attorney Harold Pryor. “While I have always and will always enforce the laws of the State of Florida, I have seen too many examples of low-level non-violent marijuana charges ruining people’s lives unnecessarily by throwing them into the criminal justice system, which is why I am supporting Amendment 3.”
State Attorney Pryor joins a growing coalition who agree that passing Amendment 3 is the best path for Florida. His endorsement follows Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young, Republican State Sen. Joe Gruters, Democratic State Sen. Shev Jones, and the Libertarian Party of Florida, illustrating the broad support for legalizing recreational adult use marijuana.
“It’s an honor to have State Attorney Harold Pryor’s endorsement. State Attorney Pryor has seen in the courtroom how these unnecessary arrests negatively impact Floridians lives, from getting a job to securing housing,” said Morgan Hill, Smart & Safe Florida spokesperson. “Legalizing recreational marijuana for adults ensures that Floridians have the same individual freedoms more than half of Americans already enjoy.”
For more information about Smart & Safe Florida and the campaign to legalize adult use marijuana in Florida, please visit www.smartandsafeflorida.com.
