Donald Trump comes out in support of recreational-use marijuana in Florida

Donald Trump has come out in support for a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, the state in which he resides.

Under the proposed amendment, growing marijuana independently would still be illegal, and individuals could possess no more than three ounces for personal use.

But advocates of marijuana legalization argue that Republican lawmakers are exaggerating the scale of the smell problem in order to support policies banning the public use of cannabis, which has become increasingly accepted by Americans for years.

The Florida amendment requires 60% voter support to pass. And public opinion polls show that a majority of Florida voters favor the measure.

Voters in South Dakota and North Dakota will also decide ballot initiatives proposing to legalize recreational marijuana in the November election.