Florida Medical Cannabis Laws
Registered-patient access rules. Adult-use sales are not legal.
Informational only — not legal advice. Cannabis laws change frequently; verify current rules with the official sources linked below before relying on this page.
Last verified: 2026-08-28
Florida Cannabis Laws — Quick Facts
Status
Medical-only · no adult-use sales
Min. Age
18 for adult patients; minors participate through qualifying patient and caregiver rules.
Home Grow
No
Source: official state guidance · Facts verified 2026-08-28
Residents & out-of-state visitors
Medical cannabis: patient authorization required
State residents
- Who can buy
- Qualified permanent or seasonal Florida residents enrolled in the medical program, with an active registry card and physician authorization.
- Purchase limit
- Physician-authorized supply. Smoking-form marijuana: generally no more than 2.5 oz in 35 days unless an exception is approved.
- Public possession limit
- Authorized medical supply, generally no more than a 70-day supply; smoking-form marijuana generally capped at 4 oz unless an exception is approved.
Out-of-state visitors
- Who can buy
- An out-of-state medical card alone does not qualify. Seasonal residents may qualify through the Florida program.
- Purchase limit
- No legal purchase for ordinary visitors. Qualified seasonal residents follow their Florida medical authorization.
- Public possession limit
- No visitor allowance based solely on an out-of-state card. Qualified seasonal residents follow Florida patient limits.
Sources: Official state guidance · Florida patient eligibility · Reviewed 2026-09-09
Purchase and possession limits are different. Limits apply within this state; do not carry cannabis across state lines. Medical programs may have separate rules.
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- Legal Since: 2016 for the current constitutional medical program
- Governing Agency: Florida Department of Health, Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU)
- Statute/Citation: Fla. Stat. § 381.986
- Medical Exists: Yes
- Retail Sales Operational: Medical sales only; no adult-use market
2. Who Can Purchase
- Minimum Age: 18 for adult patients; minors participate through qualifying patient and caregiver rules.
- ID Requirements: Active Medical Marijuana Use Registry identification card.
- Certification: A qualified Florida physician must diagnose a qualifying condition, enter the patient in the registry, and issue an active certification.
- State residents: Qualified permanent or seasonal Florida residents enrolled in the medical program, with an active registry card and physician authorization.
- Resident vs. Out-of-State/Visitor: An out-of-state medical card alone does not qualify. Seasonal residents may qualify through the Florida program.
3. Purchase & Possession Limits
- Resident purchase: Physician-authorized supply. Smoking-form marijuana: generally no more than 2.5 oz in 35 days unless an exception is approved.
- Visitor purchase: No legal purchase for ordinary visitors. Qualified seasonal residents follow their Florida medical authorization.
- Resident public possession: Authorized medical supply, generally no more than a 70-day supply; smoking-form marijuana generally capped at 4 oz unless an exception is approved.
- Visitor public possession: No visitor allowance based solely on an out-of-state card. Qualified seasonal residents follow Florida patient limits.
4. Where & How to Buy
- Dispensaries: State-approved Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs).
- Delivery & Online: MMTC delivery to qualified patients and caregivers is allowed.
- Adult-Use Sales: Not legal.
- Local Rules: Local governments may regulate MMTC locations and operations within state law.
5. Taxes & Payment
- Medical Tax: Check the current MMTC receipt and Florida Department of Revenue guidance for applicable charges.
- Payment: Payment methods vary by MMTC; many cannabis businesses have limited banking options.
6. Consumption Rules
- Permitted Locations: Use only as authorized for the qualified patient and in locations permitted by Florida law and property rules.
- Prohibited Locations: Public use and use in prohibited workplaces, schools, vehicles, and other restricted places are not authorized.
- Vehicles: Driving while impaired is illegal.
- Federal Property: Cannabis remains prohibited under federal law.
7. Home Cultivation
- Allowed: No
- Plant Count Limits: Florida patients and caregivers may not cultivate marijuana at home under the state medical program.
- Supply: Products must come from a state-approved MMTC.
8. Penalties
- Unregistered Possession: Possession outside the medical program may result in criminal penalties.
- Over-Limit Possession: Amounts beyond the active certification or statutory supply limits are not protected medical use.
- Diversion: Selling or transferring a patient’s medical marijuana is illegal.
- DUI: Driving while impaired remains a criminal offense.
9. Sources
- Florida OMMU — Patients (Accessed: 2026-08-28)
- Florida Statutes § 381.986 (Accessed: 2026-08-28)