Homestead, FL Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Home Growing
- Illegal: felony manufacturing
- Medical Program
- FL Statute 381.986: purchase only
- Recreational
- Illegal in Florida
- Under 25 Plants
- Up to 5 years, $5,000 fine
- Dispensaries
- Licensed MMTCs only
Summary
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Florida. Florida has a medical marijuana program (FL Statute Section 381.986) but does not permit home growing. Only licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) can cultivate cannabis. Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Florida. Possession of cannabis plants carries criminal penalties.
381.986 Medical use of marijuana. — [...] (f) The department may revoke the registration of a qualified patient or caregiver who cultivates marijuana or who acquires, possesses, or delivers marijuana from any person or entity other than a medical marijuana treatment center. (g) The department shall revoke the registration of a qualified patient, and the patient's associated caregiver, upon notification that the patient no longer meets the criteria of a qualified patient. [...] (e) A licensed medical marijuana treatment center shall cultivate, process, transport, and dispense marijuana for medical use. A licensed medical marijuana treatment center may not contract for services directly related to the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of marijuana or marijuana delivery devices, except that a medical marijuana treatment center licensed pursuant to subparagraph (a)1. may contract with a single entity for the cultivation, processing, transporting, and dispensing of marijuana and marijuana delivery devices.
Full Breakdown
Florida does not permit home cultivation of cannabis for any purpose: medical or recreational. The state's medical marijuana program under FL Statute Section 381.986 (Amendment 2, approved 2016) allows qualifying patients to purchase cannabis products from licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs), but growing plants at home is expressly prohibited. Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Florida; possession of 20 grams or less is a first-degree misdemeanor, and possession over 20 grams is a third-degree felony. Growing even a single cannabis plant constitutes manufacturing under Florida law, which is a felony carrying up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine for fewer than 25 plants. Medical marijuana patients in Homestead can obtain products from licensed dispensaries with a valid Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID card. Miami-Dade County does not have any local ordinances decriminalizing cannabis possession.
Violations & Fines
Growing cannabis is a felony (manufacturing). Fewer than 25 plants: up to 5 years prison and $5,000 fine. 25+ plants: up to 15 years and $10,000. Contact is not applicable as this is a criminal matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
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