Tampa, FL Cannabis Regulations: Cannabis Delivery Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Statute
- FL §381.986
- Medical only
- Yes
- Recreational status
- Amendment 3 failed Nov 2024
- Local restriction
- Preempted
- Required ID
- MMU Registry card
Summary
Florida only allows medical cannabis delivery by Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) licensed under FL §381.986. Recreational delivery is illegal. Amendment 3 failed in November 2024. Tampa cannot regulate MMTC delivery routes.
(11) PREEMPTION. — Regulation of cultivation, processing, and delivery of marijuana by medical marijuana treatment centers is preempted to the state except as provided in this subsection. [...] (b)2. A municipality may determine by ordinance the criteria for the location of, and other permitting requirements that do not conflict with state law or department rule for, medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities located within the boundaries of that municipality. A county may determine by ordinance the criteria for the location of, and other permitting requirements that do not conflict with state law or department rule for, all such dispensing facilities located within the unincorporated areas of that county. Except as provided in paragraph (c), a county or municipality may not enact ordinances for permitting or for determining the location of dispensing facilities which are more restrictive than its ordinances permitting or determining the locations for pharmacies licensed under chapter 465. A municipality or county may not charge a medical marijuana treatment center a license or permit fee in an amount greater than the fee charged by such municipality or county to pharmacies.
Full Breakdown
Florida Statute §381.986 authorizes Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) to deliver cannabis directly to qualified patients with a state Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID. Delivery is limited to vertically integrated, state-licensed operators (Trulieve, Curaleaf, etc.). Local governments cannot prohibit MMTC delivery, though they may regulate hours of brick-and-mortar dispensary operations. Recreational adult-use cannabis remains illegal in Florida; constitutional Amendment 3 received 55.9% support in November 2024 but failed to clear the 60% threshold. Unlicensed delivery (including hemp-derived THC products beyond DOACS rules) can be charged as trafficking or unlicensed sale. Tampa Police enforce state cannabis law in city limits.
Violations & Fines
Unlicensed delivery is a felony under FL §893.13. Possession of non-medical cannabis without a registry card can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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