Florida - Revision history

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	Like NH, Florida has decriminalized marijuana for medical usage. Unlike NH, Florida is one of the 3 signatories of Solomon–Lautenberg amendment which means that if you smoke a joint you can lose your license for 6 months regardless if a vehicle was involved.		Like NH, Florida has decriminalized marijuana for medical usage. Unlike NH, Florida is one of the 3 signatories of Solomon–Lautenberg amendment which means that if you smoke a joint you can lose your license for 6 months regardless if a vehicle was involved.

			== Schooling and Education ==

			Florida allows corporal punishment and corporal punishment is illegal in NH.

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Gun Rights

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	Florida requires a [https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/fl-gun-laws/ permit] to carry conceal carry handguns, and open carry is also infamously restricted to activities such as fishing, camping and hunting. They also have a waiting period of 3 days, and individual counties and cities have the right to extend this period to [https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FPP/FAQs2.aspx 5 days].		Florida requires a [https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/fl-gun-laws/ permit] to carry conceal carry handguns, and open carry is also infamously restricted to activities such as fishing, camping and hunting. They also have a waiting period of 3 days, and individual counties and cities have the right to extend this period to [https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FPP/FAQs2.aspx 5 days].

	Although, on April 3, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB543 into law ~~which will take effect on July 1, 2023~~. Florida is the 26th state to pass a constitutional carry bill, allowing for people to carry handguns without a permit. This law allows for both residents and non-residents 21 years of age or older to carry handguns, and other weapons including knives concealed, without a permit. People may only conceal carry, as open carry of firearms is still illegal except for hunting, fishing, and camping, and going to and from these activities.		Although, on April 3, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB543 into law. Florida is the 26th state to pass a constitutional carry bill, allowing for people to carry handguns without a permit. This law allows for both residents and non-residents 21 years of age or older to carry handguns, and other weapons including knives concealed, without a permit. People may only conceal carry, as open carry of firearms is still illegal except for hunting, fishing, and camping, and going to and from these activities.

	Florida also has "Red Flag" laws. This means that the state of Florida has granted themselves the right to seize your firearms without due process. Such actions are illegal violations of the New Hampshire constitution.		Florida also has "Red Flag" laws. This means that the state of Florida has granted themselves the right to seize your firearms without due process. Such actions are illegal violations of the New Hampshire constitution.

Lamp at 04:37, 19 September 2023

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	The population of Florida is significantly higher than New Hampshire, meaning that libertarians are less effectively able to influence policy decisions. In New Hampshire, liberty reps make up around a quarter of the state house, but in Florida they make practically zero percent.		The population of Florida is significantly higher than New Hampshire, meaning that libertarians are less effectively able to influence policy decisions. In New Hampshire, liberty reps make up around a quarter of the state house, but in Florida they make practically zero percent.

			==Cannabis Policy==

			Like NH, Florida has decriminalized marijuana for medical usage. Unlike NH, Florida is one of the 3 signatories of Solomon–Lautenberg amendment which means that if you smoke a joint you can lose your license for 6 months regardless if a vehicle was involved.

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Taxes

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	Florida has a baseline [https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/gt800013.pdf 6 percent] state [[sales tax]]. They also have a 6.95 percent tax on electricity sales, and a 5.5 percent tax on commercial real estate licensing/leasing.		Florida has a baseline [https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/gt800013.pdf 6 percent] state [[sales tax]]. They also have a 6.95 percent tax on electricity sales, and a 5.5 percent tax on commercial real estate licensing/leasing.

	On top of that, counties may charge a sales tax rate between .5 percent and 2.5 percent, meaning the maximum amount of sales tax you might be required to pay in Florida is 8.5 percent.		On top of that, counties may charge a sales tax rate between .5 percent and 2.5 percent, meaning the maximum amount of sales tax you might be required to pay in Florida is 8.5 percent. New Hampshire by comparison, has no sales tax.

	Like New Hampshire, Florida does not have a general [[income tax]].		Like New Hampshire, Florida does not have a general [[income tax]].

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	Florida generally has pleasant weather, but this isn't always the case. Hurricanes are a yearly occurrence in Florida, often requiring evacuations for safety concerns. With those comes flooding. These can be mitigated with advance planning and preparation. They do not experience snow, with yearly lows above 40°F. Summers can be very harsh and humid, with temperatures of 90 degrees an air-conditioning system is a requirement in this sub-tropical environment. There is not an Autumn in Florida.		Florida generally has pleasant weather, but this isn't always the case. Hurricanes are a yearly occurrence in Florida, often requiring evacuations for safety concerns. With those comes flooding. These can be mitigated with advance planning and preparation. They do not experience snow, with yearly lows above 40°F. Summers can be very harsh and humid, with temperatures of 90 degrees an air-conditioning system is a requirement in this sub-tropical environment. There is not an Autumn in Florida.

	== Driving ==		== Driving and Car Insurance ==

	Florida is notorious for [https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-drivers-by-state having some of the worst drivers] in the country.		Florida is notorious for [https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-drivers-by-state having some of the worst drivers] in the country.

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	Like New Hampshire, Florida does not have a general [[income tax]].		Like New Hampshire, Florida does not have a general [[income tax]].


	==Politics==		==Politics==

	~~The cities dominate politics in Texas. Due to mass immigration from [[California]], Texas has been headed in a blue direction for decades.~~

	The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_House_of_Representatives Florida House of Representatives] has 120 members, with each member representing about 180,000 people each. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Senate Senate] has 40 members, representing about 540,000 people each. This makes the Florida state government much more difficult to penetrate by pro-liberty candidates, compared to the New Hampshire (where House seats represent about 3,300 people and Senate seats represent about 54,000 people).		The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_House_of_Representatives Florida House of Representatives] has 120 members, with each member representing about 180,000 people each. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Senate Senate] has 40 members, representing about 540,000 people each. This makes the Florida state government much more difficult to penetrate by pro-liberty candidates, compared to the New Hampshire (where House seats represent about 3,300 people and Senate seats represent about 54,000 people).

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	Like New Hampshire, Florida does not have a general [[income tax]].		Like New Hampshire, Florida does not have a general [[income tax]].


			==Politics==

			The cities dominate politics in Texas. Due to mass immigration from [[California]], Texas has been headed in a blue direction for decades.

			The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_House_of_Representatives Florida House of Representatives] has 120 members, with each member representing about 180,000 people each. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Senate Senate] has 40 members, representing about 540,000 people each. This makes the Florida state government much more difficult to penetrate by pro-liberty candidates, compared to the New Hampshire (where House seats represent about 3,300 people and Senate seats represent about 54,000 people).

	== Gun Rights ==		== Gun Rights ==

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	Florida requires a [https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/fl-gun-laws/ permit] to carry conceal carry handguns, and open carry is also infamously restricted to activities such as fishing, camping and hunting. They also have a waiting period of 3 days, and individual counties and cities have the right to extend this period to [https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FPP/FAQs2.aspx 5 days].		Florida requires a [https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/fl-gun-laws/ permit] to carry conceal carry handguns, and open carry is also infamously restricted to activities such as fishing, camping and hunting. They also have a waiting period of 3 days, and individual counties and cities have the right to extend this period to [https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FPP/FAQs2.aspx 5 days].

			Although, on April 3, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB543 into law which will take effect on July 1, 2023. Florida is the 26th state to pass a constitutional carry bill, allowing for people to carry handguns without a permit. This law allows for both residents and non-residents 21 years of age or older to carry handguns, and other weapons including knives concealed, without a permit. People may only conceal carry, as open carry of firearms is still illegal except for hunting, fishing, and camping, and going to and from these activities.

	Florida also has "Red Flag" laws. This means that the state of Florida has granted themselves the right to seize your firearms without due process. Such actions are illegal violations of the New Hampshire constitution.		Florida also has "Red Flag" laws. This means that the state of Florida has granted themselves the right to seize your firearms without due process. Such actions are illegal violations of the New Hampshire constitution.

Admin at 20:43, 15 December 2022

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	Florida is notorious for [https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-drivers-by-state having some of the worst drivers] in the country.		Florida is notorious for [https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-drivers-by-state having some of the worst drivers] in the country.

			==Population==

			The population of Florida is significantly higher than New Hampshire, meaning that libertarians are less effectively able to influence policy decisions. In New Hampshire, liberty reps make up around a quarter of the state house, but in Florida they make practically zero percent.

Hawky at 17:16, 15 August 2022

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	== Gun Rights ==		== Gun Rights ==

	Florida ~~has similar constitutional~~ carry ~~laws~~ as ~~New Hampshire~~, ~~however~~ Florida ~~unfortunately~~ has "Red Flag" laws. This means that the state of Florida has granted themselves the right to seize your firearms without due process. Such actions are illegal violations of the New Hampshire constitution.		Florida requires a [https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/fl-gun-laws/ permit] to carry conceal carry handguns, and open carry is also infamously restricted to activities such as fishing, camping and hunting. They also have a waiting period of 3 days, and individual counties and cities have the right to extend this period to [https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FPP/FAQs2.aspx 5 days].

			Florida also has "Red Flag" laws. This means that the state of Florida has granted themselves the right to seize your firearms without due process. Such actions are illegal violations of the New Hampshire constitution.

	Since the Red Flag laws were implemented in Florida, they've been used [https://www.wesh.com/article/red-flag-laws-florida/40106712 over 6,000 times].		Since the Red Flag laws were implemented in Florida, they've been used [https://www.wesh.com/article/red-flag-laws-florida/40106712 over 6,000 times].