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Big update out of Florida: a state appeals court just ruled that police can’t automatically search a vehicle solely based on the smell of marijuana. It might sound like a small tweak, but this decision overturns years of precedent — and it could change how cannabis laws are enforced across the U.S.In this episode of TDR Cannabis in Five presented by Dutchie, host Shadd Dales breaks down what the court said, why it matters, and how it could reshape both policing and cannabis policy. The ruling — centered on the Darrielle Ortiz Williams case — officially overturns Florida’s long-standing “plain smell doctrine,” saying odor alone no longer establishes probable cause.That means officers will now need more than just smell — like visible contraband or suspicious behavior — to justify a search. And it reflects a broader trend we’re seeing from Minnesota to Maryland to New York, where odor-only searches are being rolled back in recognition of hemp, CBD, and medical cannabis laws.TDR Cannabis in Five, presented by Dutchie — cannabis law, policy, and reform in five minutes or less.#cannabis #marijuana #florida #law #police #searchrights #probablecause #cannabislaw #weed #lawyerWant to see last week's recap?   • Weekly Recap: Trump Cannabis Post Sparks S...  Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • California Just Reset the National Cannabi...     • Democrats Failed on Cannabis - Now Republi...     • Cannabis Industry: TrumpRx Signals Shift C...  Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook:   / thedalesreport  Twitter:   / thedalesreport  Instagram:

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