Home cannabis cultivation is illegal in Pasco County for all residents including medical patients. Florida §381.986 permits medical use only and prohibits patient cultivation. Recreational remains a criminal offense under Ch. 893.
Florida Statute §381.986 (Medical Marijuana Use) authorizes medical cannabis use only through state-licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) — patient home cultivation is expressly NOT permitted. Pasco County has no local cultivation exemption and fully enforces state prohibitions. All home cultivation — medical or recreational — remains illegal under FL §893.13 (cannabis) with possession under 20 grams a first-degree misdemeanor and cultivation (any amount of growing plants) a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years and $5,000. Pasco Sheriff's Office actively investigates grow operations, particularly those flagged by utility usage patterns, odor complaints, or indoor hydroponic equipment purchases. Florida's medical program delivers product through MMTC dispensaries only. Amendment 3 (recreational) failed statewide in November 2024.
Any home cultivation: felony under FL §893.13 up to 5 years prison and $5,000. 25+ plants: enhanced trafficking charges. Federal prosecution possible for large operations. Home may be subject to forfeiture under FL §932.701.
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