Orlando, FL Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Home Growing
- Prohibited under Florida law
- State Law
- FL Statute §893.13 (felony cultivation)
- Medical Program
- FL Statute §381.986 (purchase from licensed MMTCs only)
- Recreational
- Not legal in Florida (Amendment 3 failed Nov 2024)
- Penalty
- Third-degree felony: up to 5 years prison, $5,000 fine
Summary
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Florida. State law (FL Statutes Ch. 381 and Ch. 893) restricts cannabis to the medical marijuana program administered by the Florida Department of Health. Qualified patients may possess medical cannabis products purchased from licensed dispensaries but cannot grow cannabis plants at home. Cultivation of any cannabis plant is a felony under Florida law.
Regulation of cultivation, processing, and delivery of marijuana by medical marijuana treatment centers is preempted to the state except as provided in this subsection. A medical marijuana treatment center cultivating or processing 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. 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's medical marijuana program (Amendment 2, 2016; FL Statute §381.986) allows qualified patients to purchase and possess medical cannabis products from licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs). However, home cultivation of cannabis plants is strictly prohibited. Growing even one cannabis plant is a third-degree felony under FL Statute §893.13. Orlando enforces state law and has no local ordinance permitting home cultivation. As of 2025, Florida voters rejected a recreational cannabis amendment (Amendment 3) in November 2024.
Violations & Fines
Growing cannabis at home: third-degree felony, up to 5 years in prison and $5,000 fine under FL §893.13. 25+ plants: first-degree felony trafficking charges possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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