Temple Terrace, FL Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Home Grow
- Illegal all quantities
- Medical
- MMTC purchase only
- Recreational
- Illegal (Amend 3 failed 2024)
- Penalty
- 3rd-degree felony minimum
- Statute
- FL §893.13
Summary
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal statewide in Florida including Temple Terrace. Medical marijuana patients must purchase from licensed MMTCs; recreational cannabis remains illegal after Amendment 3 failed in November 2024.
ent of this state who has agreed to assist with a qualified patient’s medical use of marijuana, has a caregiver identification card, and meets the requirements of subsection (6). (c) “Chronic nonmalignant pain” means pain that is caused by a qualifying medical condition or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition. (d) “Close relative” means a spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, child, or grandchild, whether related by whole or half blood, by marriage, or by adoption. (e) “Edibles” means commercially produced food items made with marijuana oil, but no other form of marijuana, that are produced and dispensed by a medical marijuana treatment center.
Full Breakdown
Florida does not permit home cultivation of cannabis under any circumstances. Medical marijuana patients registered under FL §381.986 receive their product only through licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) like Trulieve, MUV, and Surterra. Recreational cannabis remains illegal; Amendment 3 fell short of the 60% constitutional threshold in the November 2024 election, failing to legalize adult-use. Cultivation of any amount is a third-degree felony under FL §893.13, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and $5,000 fine. 25 or more plants elevates to a second-degree felony with mandatory minimums.
Violations & Fines
Any cultivation: third-degree felony. 25+ plants: second-degree felony. Near a school: enhanced penalties.
Sources & Official References
- [1]FL §893.13
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