Medical marijuana dispensaries (MMTCs) in Miami Gardens must comply with Miami-Dade County zoning requirements under Ordinance No. 16-67 (Article IXA of the Zoning Code). Dispensaries must be at least 1 mile from any other dispensary and at least 500 feet from schools. Only one MMTC currently operates in the city.
Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) in Miami Gardens must comply with Miami-Dade County zoning regulations established under Ordinance No. 16-67, codified as Article IXA of the Zoning Code. The spacing requirement mandates that a proposed dispensary site shall not be located within 1 mile from any other low-THC or medical cannabis dispensary. Additionally, dispensaries must be located at least 500 feet from any school. MMTCs must hold all required state licenses from the Florida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use and obtain local zoning approvals. Currently, one MMTC operates within Miami Gardens city limits. Recreational cannabis dispensaries are not permitted as recreational use remains illegal in Florida.
Operating a dispensary without proper state and local licenses is a criminal offense. Zoning violations are enforced through the Code Enforcement process. Unlicensed facilities face immediate closure.
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