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Temple Terrace's Cannabis Regulations: The Rules That Matter

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Temple Terrace maintains 113 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with cannabis regulations. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Temple Terrace falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Dispensary Zoning

Florida preempts local regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries: cities must either allow MMTCs in any zone permitting pharmacies or ban them entirely. Temple Terrace follows the statewide framework.

Key details: State Preemption: FL §381.986(11). Zoning Standard: Same as pharmacies. Ban Option: All or none. Current MMTCs: None in city. Nearest: Tampa city dispensaries.

Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Temple Terrace actively enforces its dispensary zoning requirements.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal statewide in Florida including Temple Terrace. Medical marijuana patients must purchase from licensed MMTCs; recreational cannabis remains illegal after Amendment 3 failed in November 2024.

Key details: Home Grow: Illegal all quantities. Medical: MMTC purchase only. Recreational: Illegal (Amend 3 failed 2024). Penalty: 3rd-degree felony minimum. Statute: FL §893.13.

Any cultivation: third-degree felony. 25+ plants: second-degree felony. Near a school: enhanced penalties.

This is one of the stricter rules in Temple Terrace's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

The Bottom Line

Temple Terrace is tougher than many cities when it comes to cannabis regulations. Out of the 2 rules covered here, 2 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Temple Terrace, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

Keep in mind that Temple Terrace can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.