Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Pinellas Park under Florida law. Even registered medical marijuana patients cannot grow plants. Florida's Amendment 3 to legalize recreational cannabis failed in November 2024, leaving home grow banned statewide.
Under Florida Statute 893.13 and Chapter 381.986 (Florida's medical marijuana program), only licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers may cultivate cannabis. Patients with qualifying conditions can obtain product only from licensed dispensaries; home cultivation by individuals is a felony regardless of medical status. Florida Amendment 3, which would have permitted recreational sales, received 56% support in November 2024, falling short of the 60% threshold and failing. Pinellas Park follows state law and has no local exemption. Possession of cultivation equipment plus cannabis plants can support trafficking charges based on plant count.
Cultivating any number of cannabis plants is a third-degree felony under FS 893.13; 25+ plants triggers enhanced penalties; trafficking charges apply for larger grows with mandatory minimums.
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