Boynton Beach, FL Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Preemption
- FL §381.986
- Zoning
- Same as pharmacies
- School Buffer
- 500 feet
- Local Ban
- All-or-nothing
Summary
Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers in Boynton Beach are regulated under FL §381.986 and zoned as pharmacies. The city must allow MMTCs anywhere pharmacies are permitted.
dispensing facility may not be located within 500 feet of the real property that comprises a public or private elementary school, middle school, or secondary school unless the county or municipality approves the location through a formal proceeding open to the public at which the county or municipality determines that the location promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community. (d) This subsection does not prohibit any local jurisdiction from ensuring medical marijuana treatment center facilities comply with the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or any local amendments to the Florida Building Code or the Florida Fire Prevention Code. (12) PENALTIES.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Florida law preempts local dispensary zoning: cities must either ban MMTCs entirely or allow them in the same zones as pharmacies. Boynton Beach allows MMTCs in commercial zones (C-2, C-3) per the LDR. MMTCs must be at least 500 feet from schools per FL §381.986(5)(b). The city may not cap the number of MMTCs or impose stricter rules than on pharmacies. There are several licensed MMTCs in the Boynton Beach area serving Palm Beach County patients.
Violations & Fines
Unlicensed dispensary operation: felony under FL §893.13, prison up to 15 years and forfeiture.
Sources & Official References
- [1]FL §381.986
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