Florida Cannabis Laws

Legal — Medical Only

Florida legalized medical marijuana in 2016 through Amendment 2 with 71% voter approval. Recreational cannabis remains illegal — a 2024 ballot measure (Amendment 3) received 57% but fell short of the required 60% supermajority. Florida has one of the largest medical marijuana programs in the country with over 800,000 registered patients.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

Quick Facts

Minimum Age	18+ (medical only)
Purchase Limits (Rec)	N/A — Not legal
Purchase Limits (Med)	2.5 oz of smokable flower per 35 days, plus separate allowances for other product types as determined by physician
Delivery Allowed	Yes
Home Growing	Not allowed. Home cultivation is illegal, including for medical patients.
Public Consumption	Prohibited. Cannabis cannot be consumed in public places. Smokable flower cannot be consumed in any enclosed indoor workplace. Must be consumed at a private residence.
ID Requirements	Florida medical marijuana card, Government-issued photo ID
Tourist Rules	Florida does not sell recreational cannabis. The state offers a temporary 210-day medical marijuana card to seasonal residents who have a Florida physician certification, but standard tourists cannot purchase cannabis.
Penalties	Possession of up to 20g without a medical card is a first-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year, $1,000 fine). Over 20g is a third-degree felony (up to 5 years).
Tax Info	Medical cannabis is exempt from state sales tax in Florida.

Medical Cannabis Program

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Crohn's, Parkinson's, MS, PTSD, ALS, chronic nonmalignant pain, and other conditions of the same kind or class, or any terminal condition.

How to Get a Card

Patients must be examined by a qualified physician who is registered with the Florida Department of Health's Office of Medical Marijuana Use. The physician enters the patient into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry, and the patient then applies for a card ($75 fee).

Medical Marijuana in Florida

Florida has one of the largest medical marijuana programs in the United States, with over 800,000 active cardholders as of 2025. The program was established through Amendment 2 in 2016, which passed with a commanding 71% of the vote.

The state uses a vertically integrated model, where licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) handle cultivation, processing, and retail. Major operators include Trulieve, Curaleaf, Surterra, MÜV, and Liberty Health Sciences, with dispensary locations across the state.

Getting a Florida Medical Card

Florida has a relatively straightforward process for getting a medical card. Patients must first see a qualified, registered physician for an in-person examination. If the physician determines that the patient has a qualifying condition, they enter the patient into the state's Medical Marijuana Use Registry.

After the physician submits the order, patients can apply for their medical card through the state registry. The card costs $75 and is valid for 1 year. Many physician offices now offer both in-person and telemedicine evaluations.

The 2024 Recreational Vote

Amendment 3 appeared on Florida's November 2024 ballot, which would have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21+. While it received approximately 57% of the vote, it failed to reach the 60% supermajority required to amend Florida's constitution. For now, recreational cannabis remains illegal in Florida.

Next steps: compare dispensaries in Florida, how to find a licensed dispensary, what to bring to a dispensary, and browse all state cannabis pages.

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Official License Lookup

Verify a dispensary's license on the official Florida website:

Visit Florida Cannabis Regulator