Is cannabis legal in Florida?

Cannabis in Florida is permitted with conditions. Medical only with state-issued patient card. No recreational use.

FLORIDA · CANNABIS

Cannabis

Conditional

Summary

Medical only with state-issued patient card. No recreational use.

Notable

Florida has a robust medical marijuana program but recreational possession remains a misdemeanor (up to 20g) or felony (over 20g). A medical card from another state is NOT honored — reciprocity does not exist.

Penalties

Cannabis is allowed with limits in Florida — and crossing those limits still bites. See the fines, charges, and where the line is.

Exceptions & nuances

Cannabis in Florida comes with real conditions. See the exemptions, age and place rules, and edge cases that decide outcomes.

Statute

Read the exact Florida statute covering cannabis — the citation when you want to check the source.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Source: Fla. Stat. §893.13; Fla. Stat. §381.986 (medical program) · flsenate.gov

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