The Sunshine State · Medical Cannabis

Your Complete Guide to Medical Cannabis in Florida

Is weed legal in Florida? Only for medical patients — Florida has 930,000+ cardholders and 740 dispensaries, but recreational cannabis remains illegal. Get the facts on qualifying conditions, card costs, dispensary locations, and the laws that matter.

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Medical Only

Recreational Is Illegal

931,000+

Registered Patients

740+

Dispensary Locations

$1.65B

Annual Sales

What are you looking for?

Get Your Card

Step-by-step guide

Dispensaries

740+ MMTC locations

Do I Qualify?

9+ qualifying conditions

Florida Law

What's legal and what's not

Legalization

Why 56% wasn't enough

Delta-8 & Hemp

Legal today, threatened tomorrow

Important Notice

Recreational Cannabis Is Illegal in Florida

Despite receiving 56% of the vote in 2024, Amendment 3 failed to reach the 60% supermajority required for a Florida constitutional amendment. A 2026 ballot initiative also failed to qualify. Possessing cannabis without a valid medical card is a criminal offense in Florida — even small amounts can result in jail time.

Only patients registered with the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) and holding a valid medical marijuana card may legally purchase and possess cannabis in Florida. Florida does not recognize out-of-state medical cards.

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No Recreational Sales

Florida has no recreational cannabis stores. All dispensaries require a valid Florida medical marijuana card to enter and purchase.

No Out-of-State Cards

Florida does not recognize medical marijuana cards from other states. Visitors cannot purchase cannabis in Florida.

Possession Is Criminal

Possession of 20 grams or less without a card is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail). Over 20 grams is a felony (up to 5 years prison).

Medical Patients Are Protected

With a valid card, patients can purchase from any of Florida's 740+ dispensary locations. Learn how to get your card.

Quick Reference

Florida Cannabis Law at a Glance

Medical: Legal Since 2016

Amendment 2 passed with 71.3% of the vote. 930,000+ patients served by 28 licensed MMTCs.

Recreational: Illegal

No decriminalization statewide. Under 20g is a misdemeanor, over 20g is a felony.

Rolling Supply System

Purchases tracked by milligram across routes. 2.5 oz flower per 35 days, 70-day window for others.

Two Renewal Deadlines

Annual card renewal and 210-day physician recertification. Missing either locks you out.

Florida's Medical Cannabis Market

With $1.65 billion in annual sales, Florida operates the second-largest medical cannabis program in the nation. Yet only 28 companies hold licenses to serve all 930,000+ patients — a $30 million entry cost ensures it stays that way.

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