Tampa, FL Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Home Cultivation
- Illegal in Florida
- Medical Program
- Purchase from MMTCs only
- Governing Law
- FL Statutes §893.13
- Penalty
- Felony charges: up to 15 years
- Recreational
- Not legal in Florida
Summary
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Florida. Florida's medical marijuana program (Amendment 2) allows qualifying patients to purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries but does not authorize home growing. Tampa enforces state law prohibiting cultivation.
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.
Full Breakdown
Florida law does not permit home cultivation of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes. Qualified medical marijuana patients must purchase products from licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs). Any cultivation of cannabis plants is a criminal offense under Florida Statutes §893.13. Efforts to legalize home cultivation have not succeeded in the Florida legislature. Possession of cannabis plants is treated as manufacturing under Florida law.
Violations & Fines
Growing any cannabis plants is a felony under Florida law. Cultivation of 25 or more plants is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment and $10,000 fine. Fewer plants may be charged as a third-degree felony. Penalties vary based on quantity.
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