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Pembroke Pines, FL Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Home Growing
Prohibited statewide
State Law
FL §381.986 & §893.13
Medical Patients
Cannot grow at home
Penalty
Felony charges
Licensing
State license required to cultivate

Summary

Home cultivation of cannabis is prohibited in Florida. FL Statute 381.986 does not authorize personal cultivation by medical marijuana patients. Pembroke Pines enforces state law. The 2024 adult-use amendment did not include home-grow provisions. Any cultivation without a state license is a felony under FL Statute 893.

F.S. 381.986 1 381.986 Medical use of marijuana. (1) DEFINITIONS. As used in this section, the term: (g) "Marijuana" means all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis , whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin, including low-THC cannabis, which are dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center for medical use by a qualified patient.

(k) "Medical use" means the acquisition, possession, use, delivery, transfer, or administration of marijuana authorized by a physician certification. The term does not include: 1. Possession, use, or administration of marijuana that was not purchased or acquired from a medical marijuana treatment center.

2. Possession, use, or administration of marijuana in the form of commercially produced food items other than edibles or of marijuana seeds.

Source: FL Statute 381.986 Medical MarijuanaView official code

Full Breakdown

Florida law does not permit home cultivation of cannabis for personal use. FL Statute 381.986 (Medical Use of Marijuana) authorizes only licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers to cultivate cannabis. Personal cultivation by patients is not authorized. Pembroke Pines enforces state law, and the city's ban on dispensaries under Section 155.516 reflects its restrictive approach. Under FL Statute 893.13, unauthorized cultivation of cannabis is a felony. The 2024 recreational cannabis amendment did not authorize home growing. Any cultivation operation requires a state license.

Violations & Fines

Unauthorized cannabis cultivation is a felony under FL Statute 893.13. State and local law enforcement may pursue criminal charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow cannabis at home in Pembroke Pines?
No. Florida law prohibits home cultivation of cannabis for all individuals, including medical patients.
What about the recreational cannabis law?
The 2024 amendment did not authorize home growing. Only licensed facilities may cultivate.
What are the penalties for growing cannabis?
Unauthorized cultivation is a felony under FL Statute 893.13, with potential prison time and fines.

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