Pompano Beach, FL Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (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
Summary
Home cultivation of cannabis is prohibited in Florida. FL Statute 381.986 does not authorize personal cultivation by medical marijuana patients. Pompano Beach 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.
h commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 . Additionally, the department must revoke a caregiver registration if the caregiver does not meet the requirements of subparagraph (6)(b)6.
(f) The department may revoke the registration of a qualified patient or caregiver who cultivates marijuana or who acquires, possesses, or delivers marijuana from any person or entity other than a medical marijuana treatment center.
(g) The department shall revoke the registration of a qualified patient, and the patient’s associated caregiver, upon notification that the patient no longer meets the criteria of a qualified patient.
(h) The department may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536 (1) and 120.54 to implement this subsection.
(6) CAREGIVERS. — (a) The department must register an individual as a caregiver on the medical marijuana use registry and issue a caregiver identification card if an individual designated by a qualified patient meets all of the requirements of this subsection and department rule.
(b) A caregiver must: 1. Not b
Full Breakdown
Florida law does not permit home cultivation of cannabis for personal use. FL Statute 381.986 authorizes only licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers to cultivate cannabis. Personal cultivation by patients is not authorized. Pompano Beach enforces state law, and the city's dispensary ban under Section 115.28 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.
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