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Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Adult Personal Use of Marijuana
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SC2023-0682
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2023-05-15
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Closed
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| Classification |
Original Proceedings - Advisory Opinion - AO to Attorney General
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| Court |
Supreme Court of Florida
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Parties
| Name |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Christopher John Baum
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| Name |
Adult Personal Use of Marijuana
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
C. Alan Lawson, Jason B. Gonzalez, Jessica Leighann Slatten, Samuel Joseph Salario, Jr.
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| Name |
DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Jeremy Bailie
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| Name |
The Cato Institute
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| Role |
Proponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Spencer Andrew George, Joshua Katz, Anastasia Boden
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| Name |
MEDICAL MARIJUANA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA, INC.
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| Role |
Proponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Jonathan S. Robbins, Zachary Ryan Kobrin, Scott James Miller
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| Name |
THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF FLORIDA, INC.
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| Role |
Proponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Daniel B. Tilley
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| Name |
Smart & Safe Florida
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| Role |
Sponsor
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Glenn Burhans, John Bash, Barry S. Richard, Rachel G. Frank, Ellyde R. Thompson, Daniel L. Humphrey
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| Name |
David Bellamy
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| Role |
Sponsor
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
Glenn Burhans
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| Role |
Sponsor
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
MY FLORIDA GREEN LLC
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| Role |
Amicus - Petitioner
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| Status |
Denied
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| Representations |
Jason Kenneth Castro
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Docket Entries
| Docket Date |
2023-08-03
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Reply-Merit
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| Description |
Reply Brief of Drug Free America Foundation in Opposition to the Initiative
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| On Behalf Of |
Drug Free America Foundation
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2024-05-01
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| Type |
Miscellaneous Document
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| Subtype |
Publish Full
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| Description |
Publish Full
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2024-04-01
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| Type |
Disposition
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| Subtype |
Approved
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| Description |
FSC-OPINION: We therefore approve the proposed amendment for placement on the ballot. No rehearing will be permitted. It is so ordered.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2024-01-05
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Counsel Substitution
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| Description |
Notice of Couns Substitution
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| On Behalf Of |
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc.
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View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-12-27
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Other Substantive
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| Description |
My Florida Green's "Motion for Reconsideration with Motion for Leave to Appear as Amicus Curiae Pursuant to Rule 9.370" is hereby denied.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-12-07
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Rehearing on Misc Order
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| Description |
Motion for Reconsideration with Motion for Leave to Appear as Amicus Curiae Pursuant to Rule 9.370
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| On Behalf Of |
My Florida Green
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-12-05
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Amicus Curiae
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| Description |
The "Notice of Intent to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Oposition of Adult Personal Use of Marijuana Ballot Initiative" filed by The Doc App, Inc., d.b.a., My Florida Green, has been treated as a motion for leave to appear as amicus curiae. Said motion is hereby denied as untimely.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-12-05
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Appearance
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| Description |
Notice of Appearance
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| On Behalf Of |
My Florida Green
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-12-05
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Amicus Curiae
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| Description |
"Notice of Intent to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Oposition of Adult Personal Use of Marijuana Ballot Initiative"
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| On Behalf Of |
My Florida Green
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View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-11-16
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Strike Filing Unauthorized
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| Description |
Austin Williams filed two documents titled "Pro Se Motion for Recreational Use of Canabis in Flordia." Said motions are hereby stricken as unauthorized.
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View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-11-10
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Other Substantive
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| Description |
"Pro Se Motion for Recreational Use of Canabis in Florida" -- Stricken 11/16/2023 as unauthorized.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-11-08
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
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| Description |
The motion to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Anastasia Boden, on behalf of The Cato Institute, is hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on November 7, 2023.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-11-07
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Other Substantive
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| Description |
"Pro Se Motion for Recreational Use of Canabis in Flordia" -- Stricken 11/16/2023 as unauthorized.
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| On Behalf Of |
The Cato Institute
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-11-07
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| Type |
Miscellaneous Document
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| Subtype |
Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
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| Description |
Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
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| On Behalf Of |
The Cato Institute
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-11-07
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Counsel Substitution
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| Description |
Notice of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel Pursuant to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.505 (E)(4) and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.440 (D)(2)
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-10-31
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Appearance
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| Description |
Notice of Appearance
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View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-10-03
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
OA Schedule
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| Description |
The above case is hereby scheduled for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023. A maximum of twenty minutes to the side is allowed for the argument, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary.
NO CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON A SHOWING OF EXTREME HARDSHIP.
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| Docket Date |
2023-08-02
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Reply-Merit
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| Description |
Reply Brief of Florida Chamber of Commerce in Opposition to the Initiative
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| On Behalf Of |
Florida Chamber of Commerce
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-31
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Counsel Substitution
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| Description |
Notice of Counsel Substitution
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| On Behalf Of |
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-24
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Ext of Time (Reply Brief-Merit)
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| Description |
Opponents' Joint Motion for a 7-Day Extension to File the Reply Briefs
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| On Behalf Of |
Florida Chamber of Commerce
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-21
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Answer-Merit
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| Description |
Answer Brief by American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc.
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| On Behalf Of |
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-21
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Motion Other Substantive
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| Description |
Motion for Leave to File Answer Brief Out of Time by American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc. is hereby granted.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-21
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Other Substantive
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| Description |
Motion for Leave to File Answer Brief Out of Time by American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc.
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| On Behalf Of |
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-20
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Answer-Merit
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| Description |
Brief of Sponsor Smart & Safe Florida with appendix
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| On Behalf Of |
Smart & Safe Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-19
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Answer-Merit
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| Description |
Brief of The Cato Institute in Support of the Initiative
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| On Behalf Of |
The Cato Institute
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-17
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
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| Description |
Motion to Appear as Pro Hac Vice Counsel - Joshua Katz
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| On Behalf Of |
The Cato Institute
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-17
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Appearance
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| Description |
Notice of Appearance
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-06-30
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Appearance
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| Description |
Notice of Appearance
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| On Behalf Of |
Smart & Safe Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-17
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| Type |
Miscellaneous Document
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| Subtype |
Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
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| Description |
Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
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| On Behalf Of |
The Cato Institute
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-06-30
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
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| Description |
The motion to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by John Bash, on behalf of the initiative sponsor Smart & Safe Flroida, Inc., is hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on June 30, 2023.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-06-30
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
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| Description |
Verified Motion for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice Pursuant to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.510 and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.440(a)
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| On Behalf Of |
Smart & Safe Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-06-27
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Initial-Merit
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| Description |
Initial Brief of Drug Free America Foundation in Opposition to the Initiative
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| On Behalf Of |
Drug Free America Foundation
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-06-06
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Ext of Time (Initial Brief-Merit)
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| Description |
Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for All Opponents' Initial Briefs
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-05-15
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| Type |
Letter-Case
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| Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
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| Description |
Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-05-15
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| Type |
Petition
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| Subtype |
Petition Filed
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| Description |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| On Behalf Of |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-08-02
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Request-Oral Argument
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| Description |
Opponent Florida Chamber of Commerce's Request for Oral Argument
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| On Behalf Of |
Florida Chamber of Commerce
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-24
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
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| Description |
Opponents' Joint Motion for a 7-Day Extension to File the Reply Briefs is granted and Opponents are allowed to and including August 2, 2023, in which to serve the reply brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-07-18
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
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| Description |
The motion to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Rachel G. Frank, on behalf of Smart & Safe Florida, Inc., is hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on July 17, 2023.
The motion to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Ellyde R. Thompson, on behalf of Smart & Safe Florida, Inc., is hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on July 17, 2023.
The motion to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Joshua Katz, on behalf of The Cato Institute, is hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on July 17, 2023.
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-06-26
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Initial-Merit
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| Description |
Initial Brief of Florida Chamber of Commerce in Opposition to the Initiative
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| On Behalf Of |
Florida Chamber of Commerce
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2023-06-06
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
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| Description |
Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for All Opponents' Initial Briefs is granted, and opponents are allowed to and including June 26, 2023, in which to serve the initial brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
All other times will be extended accordingly.
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| Docket Date |
2023-05-23
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Brief Sched (AG Advisory Opin)
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| Description |
Pursuant to the provisions of article IV, section 10, Florida Constitution, and section 16.061, Florida Statutes, the Attorney General of Florida has requested this Court's opinion as to whether the text of the proposed amendment "Adult Personal Use of Marijuana" complies with article XI, section 3, Florida Constitution, and whether the proposed ballot title and substance comply with section 101.161, Florida Statutes.
Section 16.061, Florida Statutes, requires the Attorney General, within thirty days after receipt of the proposed amendment or revision to the State Constitution by initiative petition, to petition this Court for an advisory opinion regarding compliance of the text of the proposed amendment with article XI, section 3, Florida Constitution, and compliance of the proposed ballot title and substance with section 101.161, Florida Statutes.
The full text of the Attorney General's letter is attached hereto as an exhibit and made a part thereof.
IT IS, THEREFORE, the order of the Court that opponents must file their briefs on or before June 12, 2023, and serve a copy thereof on the Attorney General. Answer briefs must be filed on or before July 5, 2023. Replies by opponents must be filed by July 12, 2023. Briefs submitted will be available on the Court's public online docket at https://acis.flcourts.gov/portal/court/68f021c4-6a44-4735-9a76-5360b2e8af13/case/85dca015-d108-4595-8cdb-d4488890aa88.
The Court will subsequently determine whether to conduct oral argument.
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ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL VS RE: ADULT USE OF MARIJUANA
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SC2019-2116
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2019-12-19
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Closed
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| Classification |
Original Proceedings - Advisory Opinion - AO to Attorney General
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| Court |
Supreme Court of Florida
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Parties
| Name |
Make It Legal Florida
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Ashley Hoffman Lukis, George T. Levesque
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| Name |
Adult Use of Marijuana
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
Nick Hansen
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Mr. Jeremy D. Bailie
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| Name |
National Families in Action
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Inc.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
FLORIDIANS AGAINST RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
FLORIDA COALITION ALLIANCE, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
THE FLORIDA SENATE
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Ashley Ann Urban, Jeremiah Hawkes
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| Name |
Hon. Ashley Moody
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Amit Agarwal, Jeffrey Paul DeSousa
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| Name |
The Florida House of Representatives
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
J. Michael Maida, Daniel W. Bell
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| Name |
Nick Hansen
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| Role |
Sponsor
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Hon. Ashley Moody
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| Name |
Hon. Bill Galvano
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Name |
FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
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| Representations |
Jason B. Gonzalez, Rachel Procaccini, Benjamin Gibson, Julissa Rodriguez, Daniel E. Nordby, Amber Stoner Nunnally
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Docket Entries
| Docket Date |
2021-05-14
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| Type |
Miscellaneous Document
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| Subtype |
Publish Full
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| Description |
PUBLISH FULL
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| View |
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| Docket Date |
2021-04-29
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| Type |
Miscellaneous Document
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| Subtype |
West Correspondence
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| Description |
WEST CORRESPONDENCE ~ ATTENTION: ALL PUBLISHERSTHE FOLLOWING CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ABOVE OPINION:On page 25, first full paragraph, line 4, "Shelvin-Carpenter Co." is now "Shevlin-Carpenter Co."
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| Docket Date |
2021-04-22
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| Type |
Disposition
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| Subtype |
Stricken
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| Description |
DISP-STRICKEN ~ FSC-OPINION: We conclude that the language in the ballot summary indicating that the proposed amendment unqualifiedly "[p]ermits" the use (and distribution) of recreational marijuana is affirmatively misleading. Because the proposed amendment fails to comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes, we strike the proposed amendment.It is so ordered. ***Corrected opinion issued April 29, 2021.***
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| Docket Date |
2020-11-09
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Notice
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| Description |
NOTICE ~ Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Dismiss
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| On Behalf Of |
THE FLORIDA SENATE
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-05-06
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| Type |
Event
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| Subtype |
Oral Argument Held
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| Description |
ORAL ARGUMENT HELD
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| Docket Date |
2020-04-27
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Supplemental Answer-Merit
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| Description |
SUPP ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS ~ Sponsor Make It Legal, Florida's Supplemental Brief Regarding Chapter 2020-15, Laws of Florida
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| On Behalf Of |
Make It Legal Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-04-20
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Supplemental Initial-Merit
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| Description |
SUPP INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS ~ Attorney General's Supplemental Brief on the Implications of Chapter 2020-15, Laws of Fla.
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| On Behalf Of |
Hon. Ashley Moody
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| View |
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| Docket Date |
2020-04-13
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Appendix/Attachment to Notice
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| Description |
NOTICE-APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE
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| On Behalf Of |
THE FLORIDA SENATE
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-04-13
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Other Substantive
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| Description |
ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ~ Interested parties may file supplemental briefs addressing the implications, if any, of chapter 2020-15, Laws of Florida, for the instant case. Initial supplemental briefs from opponents must be filed on or before April 20, 2020. Answer supplemental briefs from proponents must be filed on or before April 27, 2020. The briefs must not exceed 25 pages. No reply briefs will be allowed. **Corrected April 14, 2020, to reflect page limit of supplemental briefs.**
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| Docket Date |
2020-03-20
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| Type |
Response
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| Subtype |
Response
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| Description |
RESPONSE ~ Filed as "Attorney General's Supplemental Brief Regarding Jurisdiction" - Response to 01/13/2020 MOTION-DISMISS
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| On Behalf Of |
Hon. Ashley Moody
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| View |
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| Docket Date |
2020-03-06
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
OA Schedule
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| Description |
ORDER-OA SCHED ~ The above case is hereby scheduled for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2020. A maximum of thirty-five minutes to the side is allowed for the argument, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary.Interested parties may file a response to the Florida Senate's Motion to Dismiss, filed with the Court on January 13, 2020, on or before March 20, 2020. The Court requests that the parties be prepared to address the Motion to Dismiss at oral argument.NO CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON A SHOWING OF EXTREME HARDSHIP.
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| Docket Date |
2020-02-20
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Request-Oral Argument
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| Description |
REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT ~ Request to Participate in Oral Argument by Florida Chamber of Commerce, Floridians Against Recreational Marijuana, Save Our Society From Drugs and National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance
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| On Behalf Of |
Florida Chamber of Commerce
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| View |
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| Docket Date |
2020-02-10
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Request-Oral Argument
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| Description |
REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT ~ Request to Participate in Oral Argument
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| On Behalf Of |
Drug Free America Foundation
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-02-10
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Reply-Merit
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| Description |
REPLY BRIEF-MERITS ~ Reply Brief of Drug Free America Foundation, Florida Coalition Alliance, National Families in Action, and Smart Approaches to Marijuana, in Opposition to the Initiative
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| On Behalf Of |
Drug Free America Foundation
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| View |
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| Docket Date |
2019-12-19
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| Type |
Misc. Events
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| Subtype |
Fee Status
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| Description |
NF:No Fee Required
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-06
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Request-Oral Argument
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| Description |
REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT ~ Senate's Request to Participate in Oral Argument
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| On Behalf Of |
THE FLORIDA SENATE
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-28
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| Type |
Response
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| Subtype |
Response
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| Description |
RESPONSE ~ Make It Legal, Florida's Response in Opposition to the Florida Senate's Motion to Dismiss
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| On Behalf Of |
Make It Legal Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-23
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
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| Description |
ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REPLY BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Opponents Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate's motion for extension of time is granted and all opponents are allowed to and including February 10, 2020, in which to serve the reply brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied. **Corrected January 24, 2020, to grant the extension of time to all opponents.**
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-22
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Request-Oral Argument
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| Description |
REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT
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| On Behalf Of |
Make It Legal Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-21
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| Type |
Miscellaneous Document
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| Subtype |
Certificate of Service
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| Description |
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ~ Make It Legal, Florida's Corrected Certificate of Service
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| On Behalf Of |
Make It Legal Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-21
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Answer-Merit
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| Description |
ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS ~ Sponsor Make It Legal, Florida's Brief in Support of the Proposed Petition Initiative (Filed on 1/20/2020)
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| On Behalf Of |
Make It Legal Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-14
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
Other Substantive
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| Description |
ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ~ The sponsor's motion for extension of time is granted and its answer briefmust be filed by January 20, 2020. The reply briefs must be filed on or beforeJanuary 27, 2020.Additionally, the Court has determined that oral argument in this case willnot be heard the week of February 3-7, 2020. Another order regarding oralargument will be issued at a later date.
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-13
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| Type |
Motion
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| Subtype |
Ext of Time (Answer Brief-Merit)
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| Description |
MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ MAKE IT LEGAL, FLORIDA'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIMETO FILE SPONSOR'S BRIEF
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| On Behalf Of |
Make It Legal Florida
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2020-01-06
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| Type |
Notice
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| Subtype |
Appearance
|
| Description |
NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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| On Behalf Of |
The Florida House of Representatives
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2020-01-06
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| Type |
Brief
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| Subtype |
Initial-Merit
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| Description |
INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS ~ Initial Brief of the Florida Senate; And Bill Galvano, in His Official Capacity as President of the Florida Senate
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| On Behalf Of |
THE FLORIDA SENATE
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2019-12-19
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| Type |
Petition
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| Subtype |
Request for Advisory Opinion
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| Description |
REQUEST-ADVISORY OPINION (ATTY GEN)
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| On Behalf Of |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| View |
View File
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| Docket Date |
2019-12-20
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| Type |
Event
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| Subtype |
No Fee Required
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| Description |
No Fee Required
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| Docket Date |
2019-12-20
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| Type |
Letter-Case
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| Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
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| Description |
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-12-20
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| Type |
Order
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| Subtype |
OA & Brief Sched (AG Advisory Opin)
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| Description |
ORDER-OA&BRIEF SCHED (AG ADVISORY OPIN) ~ Pursuant to the provisions of article IV, section 10, Florida Constitution, andsection 16.061, Florida Statutes, the Attorney General of Florida has requested thisCourt's opinion as to whether the text of the proposed amendment titled "AdultUse of Marijuana" complies with article XI, section 3, Florida Constitution, andwhether the proposed ballot title and substance comply with section 101.161,Florida Statutes.Section 16.061, Florida Statutes, requires the Attorney General, within thirtydays after receipt of the proposed amendment or revision to the State Constitutionby initiative petition, to petition this Court for an advisory opinion regardingcompliance of the text of the proposed amendment with article XI, section 3,Florida Constitution, and compliance of the proposed ballot title and substancewith section 101.161, Florida Statutes.The full text of the Attorney General's letter is attached hereto as an exhibitand made a part thereof.IT IS, THEREFORE, the order of the Court that opponents must file theirbriefs on or before January 6, 2020, and serve a copy thereof on the AttorneyGeneral. Answer briefs from proponents must be filed on or before January 16,2020. Reply briefs from opponents must be filed on or before January 23, 2020.Briefs submitted will be available on the Court's public online docket athttp://onlinedocketssc.flcourts.org/DocketResults/CaseByYear?CaseNumber=2116&CaseYear=2019.The Court will make a final determination regarding OA at a later date.However, interested parties should be prepared for oral argument during the weekof February 3-7, 2020. Parties who have filed a response and have asked to beheard may, in the Court's discretion, be permitted to participate in oral argument.
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ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL VS RE: REGULATE MARIJUANA IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO ALCOHOL TO ESTABLISH AGE, LICENSING, AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS
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SC2019-1536
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2019-09-11
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Closed
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| Classification |
Original Proceedings - Advisory Opinion - AO to Attorney General
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| Court |
Supreme Court of Florida
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Parties
| Name |
Michael C. Minardi
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
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|
| Name |
Regulate Marijuana in a Manner Similar to Alcohol to Establish Age, Licensing, and Other Restrictions
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
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|
| Name |
FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
|
| Representations |
Amber Stoner Nunnally, Daniel E. Nordby, Benjamin Gibson, Rachel Procaccini, Jason B. Gonzalez
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|
| Name |
SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
|
| Representations |
Benjamin Gibson, Jason B. Gonzalez, Daniel E. Nordby, Amber Stoner Nunnally, Rachel Procaccini
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|
| Name |
The Florida House of Representatives
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
|
| Representations |
Edward M. Wenger, Mohammad O. Jazil
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|
| Name |
DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, INC.
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| Role |
Opponent
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| Status |
Active
|
| Representations |
Rachel Procaccini, Amber Stoner Nunnally, Jason B. Gonzalez, Benjamin Gibson, Daniel E. Nordby
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|
| Name |
Michael C. Minardi
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| Role |
Sponsor
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| Status |
Active
|
|
| Name |
SENSIBLE FLORIDA, INC.
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| Role |
Petitioner
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| Status |
Active
|
| Representations |
William R. Wohlsifer, Michael C. Minardi
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|
| Name |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| Role |
Petitioner
|
| Status |
Active
|
| Representations |
Hon. Ashley Moody, Jeffrey Paul DeSousa, Amit Agarwal
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|
| Name |
National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance
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| Role |
Opponent
|
| Status |
Active
|
| Representations |
Jason B. Gonzalez, Rachel Procaccini, Daniel E. Nordby, Benjamin Gibson, Amber Stoner Nunnally
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Docket Entries
| Docket Date |
2021-06-17
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| Type |
Disposition
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| Subtype |
Decline
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| Description |
DISP-DECLINE ~ FSC-OPINION: Accordingly, the proposed amendment should not be placed on the ballot. It is so ordered.
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| View |
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| Docket Date |
2020-02-04
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| Type |
Event
|
| Subtype |
Oral Argument Held
|
| Description |
ORAL ARGUMENT HELD
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|
| Docket Date |
2020-01-15
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| Type |
Order
|
| Subtype |
Counsel Withdrawal
|
| Description |
ORDER-COUNS WITHDRAWAL GR ~ The Motion to Withdraw is granted and Michael R. Beato is hereby allowed to withdraw as co-counsel for the Florida House of Representatives.
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|
| Docket Date |
2021-07-09
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| Type |
Miscellaneous Document
|
| Subtype |
Publish Full
|
| Description |
PUBLISH FULL
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2020-01-13
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| Type |
Notice
|
| Subtype |
Appearance
|
| Description |
NOTICE-APPEARANCE
|
| On Behalf Of |
The Florida House of Representatives
|
| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-12-30
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| Type |
Motion
|
| Subtype |
Request-Oral Argument
|
| Description |
REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT ~ Sponsor's Request to Participate in Oral Argument
|
| On Behalf Of |
Sensible Florida, Inc.
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-12-26
|
| Type |
Motion
|
| Subtype |
Request-Oral Argument
|
| Description |
REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT ~ REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN ORAL ARGUMENT
|
| On Behalf Of |
Save Our Society From Drugs
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-10-25
|
| Type |
Order
|
| Subtype |
Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
|
| Description |
ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ The Attorney General's motion for extension of time is granted and all opponents are allowed to and including November 1, 2019, in which to serve the initial brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-12-13
|
| Type |
Order
|
| Subtype |
Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
|
| Description |
ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REPLY BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Florida House of Representatives' motion for extension of time is granted and all opponents are allowed to and including December 19, 2019, in which to serve the reply brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
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| Docket Date |
2019-12-12
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| Type |
Motion
|
| Subtype |
Toll Time
|
| Description |
MOTION-TOLL TIME ~ House's Motion to Toll Time
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| On Behalf Of |
The Florida House of Representatives
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-12-05
|
| Type |
Brief
|
| Subtype |
Appendix-Merit
|
| Description |
APPENDIX-MERIT BRIEF ~ Appendix to Answer Brief of Sponsor Sensible Florida, Inc.
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| On Behalf Of |
Sensible Florida, Inc.
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-12-02
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| Type |
Brief
|
| Subtype |
Answer-Merit
|
| Description |
ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS ~ Answer Brief of Sponsor Sensible Florida, Inc.
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| On Behalf Of |
Sensible Florida, Inc.
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-11-21
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| Type |
Order
|
| Subtype |
Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
|
| Description |
ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Sensible Florida, Inc.'s motion for extension of time is granted, and all proponents are allowed to and including December 2, 2019, in which to serve the answer briefs on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-11-20
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| Type |
Motion
|
| Subtype |
Ext of Time (Answer Brief-Merit)
|
| Description |
MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Sensible Florida, Inc.'s First Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Brief
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| On Behalf Of |
Sensible Florida, Inc.
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-11-05
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| Type |
Notice
|
| Subtype |
Appearance
|
| Description |
NOTICE-APPEARANCE ~ Notice of Appearance and Designation of Email Address
|
| On Behalf Of |
Michael C. Minardi
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| View |
View File
|
|
| Docket Date |
2019-11-01
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| Type |
Brief
|
| Subtype |
Initial-Merit
|
| Description |
INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS ~ Attorney General's Brief
|
| On Behalf Of |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-10-25
|
| Type |
Motion
|
| Subtype |
Ext of Time (Initial Brief-Merit)
|
| Description |
MOTION-EXT OF TIME (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Attorney General's Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Initial Brief
|
| On Behalf Of |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-10-11
|
| Type |
Order
|
| Subtype |
Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
|
| Description |
ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ The Attorney General's motion for extension of time is granted and all opponents are allowed to and including October 28, 2019, in which to serve the initial briefs on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
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| Docket Date |
2019-10-10
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| Type |
Motion
|
| Subtype |
Ext of Time (Initial Brief-Merit)
|
| Description |
MOTION-EXT OF TIME (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Attorney General's Motion for Extension of Time to File Initial Briefs
|
| On Behalf Of |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
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| View |
View File
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|
| Docket Date |
2019-09-20
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| Type |
Notice
|
| Subtype |
Appearance
|
| Description |
NOTICE-APPEARANCE ~ Notice of Appearance and Designation of Email Address
|
| On Behalf Of |
Sensible Florida, Inc.
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| View |
View File
|
|
| Docket Date |
2019-09-12
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| Type |
Event
|
| Subtype |
No Fee Required
|
| Description |
No Fee Required
|
|
| Docket Date |
2019-09-12
|
| Type |
Letter-Case
|
| Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
|
| Description |
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
|
|
| Docket Date |
2019-09-11
|
| Type |
Misc. Events
|
| Subtype |
Fee Status
|
| Description |
NF:No Fee Required
|
|
| Docket Date |
2019-09-11
|
| Type |
Petition
|
| Subtype |
Request for Advisory Opinion
|
| Description |
REQUEST-ADVISORY OPINION (ATTY GEN)
|
| On Behalf Of |
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General
|
| View |
View File
|
|
| Docket Date |
2020-01-14
|
| Type |
Motion
|
| Subtype |
Couns Withdrawal
|
| Description |
MOTION-COUNS WITHDRAWAL ~ Motion to Withdraw Michael R. Beato as Counsel
|
| On Behalf Of |
The Florida House of Representatives
|
| View |
View File
|
|
| Docket Date |
2019-12-19
|
| Type |
Brief
|
| Subtype |
Reply-Merit
|
| Description |
REPLY BRIEF-MERITS ~ Reply Brief of The Florida House of Representatives in Opposition to the Initiative
|
| On Behalf Of |
The Florida House of Representatives
|
| View |
View File
|
|
| Docket Date |
2019-09-23
|
| Type |
Order
|
| Subtype |
OA & Brief Sched (AG Advisory Opin)
|
| Description |
ORDER-OA&BRIEF SCHED (AG ADVISORY OPIN) ~ Pursuant to the provisions of article IV, section 10, Florida Constitution, andsection 16.061, Florida Statutes, the Attorney General of Florida has requested thisCourt's opinion as to whether the text of the proposed amendment titled "RegulateMarijuana in a Manner Similar to Alcohol to Establish Age, Licensing, and OtherRegulations" complies with article XI, section 3, Florida Constitution, and whetherthe proposed ballot title and substance comply with section 101.161, FloridaStatutes.Section 16.061, Florida Statutes, requires the Attorney General, within thirtydays after receipt of the proposed amendment or revision to the State Constitutionby initiative petition, to petition this Court for an advisory opinion regardingcompliance of the text of the proposed amendment with article XI, section 3,Florida Constitution, and compliance of the proposed ballot title and substancewith section 101.161, Florida Statutes.The full text of the Attorney General's letter is attached hereto as an exhibitand made a part thereof.IT IS, THEREFORE, the order of the Court that interested parties must filetheir responses on or before October 14, 2019 and serve a copy thereof on theAttorney General. Answer briefs must be filed on or before November 4, 2019.Replies must be filed on or before November 14, 2019. Briefs submitted will beavailable on the Court's public online docket athttp://onlinedocketssc.flcourts.org/DocketResults/CaseByYear?CaseNumber=1536&CaseYear=2019.Oral argument is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Amaximum of twenty minutes to the side is allowed for the argument. Parties whohave filed a response and have asked to be heard may, in the Court's discretion, bepermitted to participate in oral argument.***Corrected October 3, 2019, to direct "opponents," rather than "interested parties," to file briefs on or before October 14, 2019.
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