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Miami-Dade County, FL Cannabis Regulations: Cannabis Delivery Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

Authority
FL §381.986
Patient ID
MMUR card required
Local bans
Preempted
Adult-use delivery
Not legal

Summary

Florida MMTCs may deliver medical marijuana directly to qualified patients and caregivers anywhere in the state under FL §381.986 and OMMU rules. Miami-Dade cannot prohibit deliveries. Patients must hold a valid Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID; deliveries are tracked end-to-end by the state.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

"Marijuana delivery device" means an object used, intended for use, or designed for use in preparing, storing, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana into the human body, and which is dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center for medical use by a qualified patient, except that delivery devices intended for the medical use of marijuana by smoking need not be dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center in order to qualify as marijuana delivery devices.

Source: Florida Statutes §381.986View official code

Full Breakdown

Under FL §381.986 and Florida Administrative Code 64ER, Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers may deliver products directly to qualified patients and registered caregivers using employee delivery vehicles. Patients verify identity with Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID and state-issued photo ID. Deliveries to dorms, parks, and schools are prohibited; private residences and offices are typical. Miami-Dade and constituent cities cannot ban or impose unique licensing on deliveries because the state preempts MMTC regulation. Recreational delivery does not exist as adult-use cannabis remains illegal in Florida after Amendment 3 failed in November 2024.

Violations & Fines

Operating outside OMMU rules can result in MMTC license suspension, criminal charges for non-licensed couriers, and seizure of product as contraband under FL §893.13.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a third-party app deliver medical marijuana?
No. Only the licensed MMTC's own employees in MMTC-titled vehicles may deliver. Third-party couriers like DoorDash are not authorized under FL §381.986.
Can Miami-Dade ban dispensary deliveries?
No. Florida preempts local regulation of MMTCs. The county can only choose to ban dispensaries entirely, not regulate their delivery operations.

Sources & Official References

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