How's Pot Doing in Florida?
Cannabis is 40% Legal in Florida
Last reviewed: January 13, 2026
Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Florida?
NO
Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Florida?
NO
Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Florida?
NO
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Florida?
YES
"Notwithstanding s. 893.13, but subject to the requirements of this section, a qualified patient and the qualified patient’s legal representative may purchase and possess for the patient’s medical use up to the amount of low-THC cannabis or medical cannabis ordered for the patient from an approved dispensing organization." - flsenate.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Florida?
YES
"A qualified patient or a caregiver in possession of a medical marijuana use registry identification card may purchase, possess, and administer for the patient’s medical use marijuana and a marijuana delivery device from a medical marijuana treatment center." - flsenate.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Florida?
NO
"No. Florida law only allows licensed medical marijuana treatment centers to grow, process and dispense marijuana." - knowthefactsmmj.com