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Tampa, FL Cannabis Regulations: Cannabis Delivery Rules (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 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.

Source: Florida Statute 381.986View official code

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

Can I get recreational cannabis delivered in Tampa?
No. Florida has no recreational cannabis market. Amendment 3 failed in November 2024. Only registered medical patients can receive deliveries from licensed MMTCs.
Can Tampa ban cannabis delivery vehicles in residential zones?
No. State law preempts local regulation of MMTC delivery operations. Tampa can regulate brick-and-mortar dispensary zoning but not the delivery activity itself.

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