Ocoee, FL Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Home Grow
- Prohibited statewide
- Medical
- MMTC purchase only
- Cultivation
- Third-degree felony
- State Law
- FL §381.986, §893.13
Summary
Home cultivation of cannabis is prohibited in Florida, including Ocoee. Florida only permits medical marijuana through licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) under FL §381.986; patients cannot grow their own plants.
A qualified patient or caregiver who cultivates marijuana or who purchases or acquires marijuana from any person or entity other than a medical marijuana treatment center violates s. 893.13 and is subject to the penalties provided therein. (e)1. A qualified patient or caregiver in possession of marijuana or a marijuana delivery device who fails or refuses to present his or her marijuana use registry identification card upon the request of a law enforcement officer commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 , unless it can be determined through the medical marijuana use registry that the person is authorized to be in possession of that marijuana or marijuana delivery device. 2.
Full Breakdown
FL §381.986 establishes the Medical Marijuana Use Registry and authorizes sale only through state-licensed MMTCs. Personal cultivation, even by qualified patients, remains a criminal offense under FL §893.13. Possession of under 20 grams without a medical card: first-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, 1,000 dollars). Cultivation of any amount: third-degree felony (up to 5 years prison, 5,000 dollar fine). Ocoee has no separate local cultivation ordinance; state law controls.
Violations & Fines
Cultivation: third-degree felony under FL §893.13. Possession over 20 grams: third-degree felony. Under 20 grams: first-degree misdemeanor.
Sources & Official References
- [1]FL §381.986
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