Cannabis in Florida

What this means for cannabis in Florida

Florida's rules should be read by access type: non-medical retail status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Non-medical status: non-medical cannabis retail is not authorized.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2016; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Possession limits depend on whether the consumer is a registered medical patient.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is not permitted in Florida.
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Florida. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
• Regulator to verify: Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).
• State note: Large medical market. Amendment 3 recreational passed 2024.

Recreational Use in Florida

Recreational use is not legal in Florida.

Medical Cannabis in Florida

Medical cannabis is legal in Florida since 2016. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Florida program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is not permitted in Florida.

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Florida. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Florida.

Cannabis Questions in Florida

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Florida, including the listed regulator: Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.