TALLAHASSEE — The decision by the Florida Supreme Court approving a statewide vote on a medical marijuana amendment opens the possibility of a hard-fought campaign and moves the state to the front lines of the national effort to liberalize marijuana laws.

The court’s 4-3 decision means the proposed amendment to the state constitution will go on the state’s Nov. 4 general election ballot. Last week, the initiative crossed its other hurdle — getting more than 683,000 validated signatures on petitions.

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