Signs of discord between medical marijuana advocates and recreational cannabis supporters are emerging in a legal battle now before the Florida Supreme Court that will determine whether the Smart & Safe initiative goes before state voters.

The issue before the high court is whether the ballot summary of the proposed constitutional initiative to legalize recreational marijuana statewide complies with the state’s single-subject requirement for such amendments. Critics of the measure contend that it lacks a singular focus. They say it would not only remove criminal penalties on recreational cannabis but would allow for a potential monopoly in a future marijuana market.

My Florida Green, a company that facilitates medical marijuana certifications to doctors and patients, recently asked the state Supreme Court for permission to file an amicus brief in the Smart & Safe litigation. Company CEO Nicholas Garulay suggested that the initiative could blur distinctions between medical cannabis and recreational marijuana outlets, leading to rising prices, increased wait times for patients to get the drug and potential disruptions to patient care.