Home cannabis cultivation is PROHIBITED in Brevard County and statewide under FL §381.986. Florida medical marijuana patients cannot grow; they must purchase from state-licensed MMTCs. Recreational remains illegal after 2024 Amendment 3 failure.
Florida Statute §381.986 (Medical Marijuana Act) prohibits ALL home cultivation of cannabis, even for registered medical patients. Medical marijuana must be purchased from state-licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) only. Brevard County has MMTCs in Melbourne, Cocoa, Palm Bay, and Viera. Recreational cannabis remains illegal in Florida - Amendment 3 (2024) failed to pass the 60% supermajority (59.4% in favor was insufficient). Possession of cannabis plants, seeds, or equipment for cultivation is a felony under FL §893.13 (Controlled Substances Act). Medical cards from other states not recognized. Home grows, even for small personal amounts, can result in felony cultivation charges regardless of patient status.
Any home cultivation: felony cultivation under FL §893.13 - up to 5 years prison, $5,000 fine. 25+ plants: 15-year felony. Distribution of home-grown: additional trafficking charges.
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