Medical Only
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Registered patients: up to 12 g of THC in properly labeled products
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Florida
Medical OnlyLegal Status
Medical Only
Possession Limit
Per physician certification; smokable flower is capped at 2.5 oz per 35-day supply
Minimum Age
18+
Dispensaries
Open
Overview
Florida allows medical marijuana under a 2016 constitutional amendment. Patients need a qualifying condition, a certification from a qualified physician, and a registry ID card. Smokable flower is permitted for registered patients and capped at 2.5 ounces per 35-day supply. Other routes are limited by physician-certified supply. Adult-use cannabis remains illegal. A 2024 legalization amendment won majority support but fell short of the 60% required, and a 2026 initiative did not make the ballot.
Last reviewed October 2026. General information, not legal advice.
What's Legal
Smoking is permitted for qualifying patients; consumption must occur on private property.
Possession Limits
Per physician certification; smokable flower is capped at 2.5 oz per 35-day supply
Home Growing
Not permitted
Penalties
Possession of 20 g or less without a card: first-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year / $1,000); over 20 g is a third-degree felony.
Driving and Cannabis
Driving while impaired by cannabis is illegal in Florida, as it is in every state, whether or not the cannabis was obtained legally. Officers may rely on field sobriety tests, drug recognition evaluations, and blood tests, and some states set specific THC limits or zero-tolerance rules. Consuming cannabis in a vehicle and carrying open or unsealed packages where the driver can reach them are commonly prohibited. If you have used cannabis, the safest choice is not to drive.
Crossing State Lines and Federal Law
Taking marijuana across state lines is illegal under federal law, even between two states where cannabis is legal, and it may also violate the law of the state you enter. Marijuana is also prohibited on federal land, in national parks, and at airports under TSA jurisdiction. In 2026 the federal government moved FDA-approved products and state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III, but adult-use marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, and rescheduling does not legalize interstate transport. Separate federal changes to the legal definition of hemp take effect in late 2026 and will restrict many intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.
Florida Cannabis FAQ
Is cannabis legal in Florida?
Only for registered medical patients. Florida has a medical cannabis program, but adult-use cannabis is not legal. Possession limit: Per physician certification; smokable flower is capped at 2.5 oz per 35-day supply.
Can you grow cannabis at home in Florida?
Not permitted.
How old do you have to be to buy cannabis in Florida?
Florida's program lists a minimum age of 18 for patients.
Are dispensaries open in Florida?
Yes. Licensed dispensaries are operating in Florida for registered patients.
Can you use cannabis in public in Florida?
Smoking is permitted for qualifying patients; consumption must occur on private property.
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Official Resource
Cannabis laws change often, and limits, penalties, and program rules can differ from what is summarized here. This page is general information, not legal advice. Before you rely on any detail, check the official state source below or consult a licensed attorney in Florida.
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