Backup Documents 09/10/2024 Item #10A ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP
TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO 1 0 A
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE
l'rint on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office
at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later
than Monday preceding the Board meeting.
** ROUTING SLIP**
Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the
exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routingzlines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office.
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2. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office JAK 9/10/24
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4. Minutes and Records Clerk of Courts
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5. **please email fully executed resolution to County Attorney Office
Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov**
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the
addressees above may need to contact staff for additional or missing information.
Name of Primary Staff Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov Phone Number 252-8123
Contact/Department Office of the County Attorney
Agenda Date Item was 9/10/24 Agenda Item Number 10-A
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Type of Document(s) Resolution opposing legalization of Number of Original one
Attached recreational marijuana Documents Attached
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appropriate. (Initial) Applicable)
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provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet.
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legality. (All documents to be signed by JAK
the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed by the
Office of the County Attorney.)
4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney N/A
Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board.
5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the JAK
document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable.
6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's JAK
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip N/A
should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is uploaded to the
agenda. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a
certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines!
8. The document was approved by the BCC and all changes made during the meeting JAK N/A is not
have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney Office has an option for
reviewed the changes, if applicable. this line.
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BCC, all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready for the 'SA r�7 an option for
Chairman's signature. this line.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 16 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE LEGALIZATION OF THE
USE, POSSESSION, CULTIVATION, DELIVERY AND SALE OF
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida ("Board"), has been
made aware of Amendment 3, a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that is scheduled to appear
on the November 5, 2024 ballot; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 3, titled as "Adult Personal Use of Marijuana", would amend the Florida
Constitution to legalize recreational marijuana, by allowing adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or
use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption, and allowing state
licensed entities to acquire,cultivate,process,manufacture, sell,and distribute such products and accessories;
and
WHEREAS, since 2012, several states have legalized the cultivation, commercial sale, and
recreational use of marijuana; and
WHEREAS,the legalization and commercialization of marijuana have spurred the growth of a profit-
driven marijuana industry that has pursued its profits ahead of public health; and
WHEREAS, between 2012 and 2022, the number of past-year marijuana users nearly doubled from
31.5 million to 61.9 million; and
WHEREAS, between 2020 and 2022,the number of Americans with cannabis use disorder increased
from 14.2 million to 19.0 million, based on the DSM-V criteria; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, more than 30% of past-year marijuana users had a cannabis use disorder; and
WHEREAS, in 2022,there were more past-year daily or almost daily users of marijuana than alcohol,
with 15.1 million and 11.7 million, respectively; and
WHEREAS, following legalization in California and Colorado, emergency room visits and
admissions related to marijuana abuse is up 89% in California and marijuana-related hospitalizations in
Colorado increased 148%; and
WHEREAS, the Board believes that the effort to legalize recreational marijuana is contrary to the
interests of the public health, safety,and welfare,and desires to preserve the rights of citizens to live and work
in a community where drug use is not normalized and citizens are not subjected to the adverse effects of drug
misuse; and
WHEREAS,the average potency of marijuana increased from 3.75%THC in 1995 to 15.80% in 2018.
The use of high-potency marijuana is associated with the development of anxiety, depression, psychosis, and
schizophrenia, in addition to cannabis use disorder; and
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WHEREAS, our roadways must remain safe for our citizens to use, and the legalization of marijuana
runs contrary to the goal of keeping our roadways safe for our citizens. In 2020, 24.3% of drivers involved in
traffic fatalities tested positive for marijuana, up from 14.8% in 2013; and
WHEREAS, advocates of marijuana legalization routinely overestimate the revenue that will be
collected and fail to account for the limited marijuana tax revenue collected is offset by even greater costs to
taxpayers, ranging from additional healthcare costs to more students dropping out of high school; and
WHEREAS, in Colorado, every $1 in tax revenue from the sale of marijuana was associated with
$4.50 in costs, ranging from increases in healthcare utilization to lost productivity; and
WHEREAS, all states that have legalized marijuana have failed to curtail the illicit market and drug
cartels continue to exploit these black-market sales because they do not want to operate within a regulatory
system; and
WHEREAS, states that have legalized marijuana have had a profound impact on rates of youth use,
coinciding with decreases in risk perception, and increases in illicit behavior; and
WHEREAS, a 2022 analysis of a longitudinal cohort study of 21,863 individuals found that youth in
states with legal recreational marijuana were more likely to use marijuana than youth in non-legal states; and
WHEREAS, a recent study found that recreational marijuana legalization was associated with a 25%
increase in adolescent marijuana use disorder; and
WHEREAS,marijuana legalization advocates have argued that legalization will reduce overall crime,
but in "legal" states marijuana crime rates have risen at a faster rate than other states across the country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, is strongly opposed to the legalization and commercialization of recreational marijuana and.
the proposed Amendment 3.
ADOPTED upon majority vote this IO41day ofSepf-.04b-U' , 2024.
ATTS �. �QA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crysta- , Clerk of Courts COLLIER C TY, FLORIDA
By• ,,, c ' } By:
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Approv:I�• .1 .6-;• and legality:
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Jeffrey 7 Ala zkow, County Attorney
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Know the Risks of Marijuana
Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person's health
and life.
Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S.
and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all adult age groups,
both sexes, and pregnant women is going up.At the same time,the
perception of how harmful marijuana use can be is declining.
Increasingly,young people today do not consider marijuana use a
risky behavior.
But there are real risks for people who use marijuana, especially
youth and young adults, and women who are pregnant or nursing.
Today's marijuana is stronger than ever before. People can and do
become addicted to marijuana.
Approximately 1 in 10 people who use marijuana will become
addicted.When they start before age 18,the rate of addiction
rises to 1 in 6.
Marijuana Risks
Marijuana use can have negative and long-term effects:
Brain health: Marijuana can cause permanent IQ loss of as
much as 8 points when people start using it at a young age.
These IQ points do not come back, even after quitting
marijuana.
00 Mental health: Studies link marijuana use to depression,
anxiety,suicide planning, and psychotic episodes. It is not
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known, however, if marijuana use is the cause of these conditions.
Athletic Performance: Research shows that marijuana
affects timing, movement, and coordination, which can harm
athletic performance.
V Driving: People who drive under the influence of marijuana
can experience dangerous effects:slower reactions, lane
weaving, decreased coordination, and difficulty reacting to
signals and sounds on the road.
it Baby's health and development: Marijuana use during
"AP pregnancy may cause fetal growth restriction, premature
birth, stillbirth,and problems with brain development,
resulting in hyperactivity and poor cognitive function.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other chemicals from
marijuana can also be passed from a mother to her baby through
breast milk,further impacting a child's healthy development.
Daily life: Using marijuana can affect performance and how
welt people do in life. Research shows that people who use
marijuana are more likely to have relationship problems,
worse educational outcomes, lower career achievement,and
reduced Life satisfaction.
Marijuana and Pregnancy
Marijuana use during pregnancy can be harmful to a baby's
health and cause many serious problems.
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What is Your Marijuana IQ?
How much do you really want to know about the risks of
marijuana?You might be surprised.
Marijuana Addiction
Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is addictive. Research shows
that:
• 1-in-6 people who start using the drug before the age of 18 can
become addicted.
• 1-in-10 adults who use the drug can become addicted.
Over the past few decades,the amount of THC in marijuana has
steadily climbed;today's marijuana has three times the
concentration of THC compared to 25 years ago.The higher the THC
amount,the stronger the effects on the brain—likely contributing to
increased rates of marijuana-related emergency room visits. White
there is no research yet on how higher potency affects the long-term
risks of marijuana use, more THC is likely to lead to higher rates of
dependency and addiction.
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About Marijuana 1 0A
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves,flowers,stems, and seeds from
the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. Marijuana is a
psychoactive drug that contains close to 500 chemicals, including
THC,a mind-altering compound that causes harmful health effects.
People smoke marijuana in hand-rolled cigarettes, in pipes or water
pipes, in blunts, and by using vaporizers that pull THC from the
marijuana. Marijuana can also be mixed in food (edibles),such as
brownies,cookies, and candy, or brewed as a tea. People also
smoke or eat different forms of marijuana extracts,which deliver a
large amount of THC and can be potentially more dangerous.
Rise of Marijuana Use
Today, marijuana use is on the rise among all adult age groups, both
sexes, and pregnant women. People ages 18-25 have the highest
rate of use.
Marijuana and THC remain illegal at the federal level, even though
many states have legalized its use. In states where legal, marijuana is
a fast-growing industry with sales to individuals over 21 in retail
stores,wineries, breweries, coffee shops,dispensaries, online, as
well as grown at home.
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Need Help?
If you,or someone you know, need help to stop using
substances-whether the problem is methamphetamine,
alcohol or another drug-call SAMHSA's National Helpline at
1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889,or text your
zip code to 435748 (HELP4U), or use the SAMHSA's
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator to get help.
References and Relevant Resources
• Find Treatment
• Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) Program marijuana resources
• Tips for Teens: Marijuana
• Changes in Cannabis Potency over the Last Two Decades (1995-
2014) -Analysis of Current Data in the United States: National
Center for Biotechnology Information
• Drugged Driving DrugFacts I NIDA
• Drug Facts: Marijuana I NIDA
• Drug Facts: Marijuana I United States Drug Enforcement
Administration
• Early-Onset, Regular Cannabis Use Is Linked to IQ Decline I NIDA
• Is Marijuana Addictive? I NIDA
• National Survey on Drug Use and Health I SAMHSA
• Marijuana and Public Health I Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
• Marijuana: Facts for Teens I NIDA
• The Contribution of Cannabis Use to Variation in the Incidence of
Psychotic Disorder Across Europe I The Lancet[,
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