Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Florida including Winter Park. Only licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) may cultivate. Recreational cannabis not legal in Florida as of 2026.
FL §381.986 establishes medical marijuana program but prohibits patient home cultivation. All medical cannabis must be obtained from state-licensed MMTCs. Amendment 3 (recreational legalization) failed November 2024 ballot. Unlicensed cultivation charged as felony under FL §893.13 based on plant count and weight.
Cultivation felony charges under FL §893.13. Under 25 plants third-degree felony (up to 5 years). 25 or more plants second-degree felony (up to 15 years).
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Winter Park, FL
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