Does Florida have a recreational use program?

No. In Florida, it is against the law to use marijuana for recreation. Residents of the state who are caught with the drug may face harsh punishments.

Does Florida have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Florida. In 2016, Amendment 2 was passed by the Florida Legislature. This law lets licensed doctors prescribe medical marijuana to patients over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with an illness.

What are the rules for medical use?

In Florida, people who are legally diagnosed with any of the accepted qualifying medical conditions can use medical marijuana. This includes both full-time and part-time residents. People in this situation must be at least 18 years old, or if they are younger, they must have named an adult to buy or administer medical marijuana on their behalf.

Keep in mind that Florida does not let people from other states use medical marijuana there. As a result, people who need medical marijuana but have a card from another state cannot legally buy it in this state.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

• ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease
• Cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• PTSD
• A terminal condition diagnosed by another physician other than the licensed doctor who issued the physician certification.
• Nonmalignant chronic pain induced by a qualifying medical condition
• Medical conditions comparable to those above

What are the medical program limits?

In Florida, it is illegal to have any amount of marijuana on you, except for medical marijuana that you legally get from a dispensary. But some towns and cities have decriminalized up to 20 grams of marijuana on your person.

You can buy up to 70 days’ worth of non-smokable marijuana or 2.5 ounces of smokable marijuana with a Florida medical marijuana registry ID card.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

As stated by the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry, medical cannabis can be taken by inhalation, sublingual application, oral administration, topical application, edibles, and suppository treatment.

The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act says that people who use medical marijuana cannot smoke in public places. It is also illegal to smoke medical marijuana in an “enclosed indoor workplace.”

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

Yes, medical marijuana delivery is allowed in Florida thanks to HB 1397, which was signed into law in 2017.

Medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) that are licensed by the law may deliver medical marijuana to people who are registered in the state.   

Is CBD legal in Florida?

Yes, CBD is legal in Florida. Florida follows the 2018 federal Farm Bill and allows the use of CBD oil from industrial hemp plants that have less than 0.3% THC. CBD oil that comes from marijuana plants that have more THC is against the law in Florida.

There are no limits on how much CBD a person can have in Florida. Patients who are given medical marijuana can get and possess up to four ounces of cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries as long as they have a prescription from their doctor.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Florida?

Some towns and cities have decriminalized up to 20 grams of marijuana possession. Cities like Orlando, Miami Beach, Hallandale Beach, Key West, West Palm Beach, Volusia, Osceola, Alachua, Sarasota, Cocoa Beach, and Port Richey are on this list.

You could be charged with a first-degree crime, which comes with a fine of up to $1,000 and a year in jail, if you are caught with up to 20 grams of marijuana outside of these places.