Beer runs, state-line liquor stores and big ol' lottery signs all became part of the Alabama culture and landscape because of differing laws among counties and states.
If they get to have it, and we don't get to have it, then we'll just scoot down there and get some of it.
As AL.com's John Sharp reports, an amendment on Florida's statewide ballot could send certain Alabamians scooting across the state line.
Florida voters will be deciding the fate of Amendment 3 through Election Day on Tuesday. If it passes, it would make Florida the first southern state to legalize recreational marijuana.
And y'all think "Florida Man" is a little out of sorts now.
A yes vote would mean that those 21 years old or older could possess up to three ounces of marijuana or five grams of cannabis concentrate.
The state's medical-marijuana treatment centers could sell the product.
It takes 60 percent of the vote for Amendment 3 to make it to Florida's Constitution. If it does, it would take effect in May.
Don't bet the back 40 on its passage Tuesday, however. Its polling a few points below that 60 percent, so it would require much more ambition on the part of the pro-pot crowd to overcome the gap with turnout.
Of course, you can still contribute to the Florida state scratch-off fund on any road going south (or east from Mobile).
