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Dispensary Zoning: Brandon vs Plant City

How do dispensary zoning rules compare between Brandon, FL and Plant City, FL?

Brandon and Plant City have similar restriction levels.

Brandon, FL

Hillsborough County

Heavy Restrictions

Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers in Hillsborough County regulated under FL 381.986(11). State preempts local zoning; counties may only treat MMTCs the same as pharmacies. Hillsborough and Tampa cannot ban MMTCs if pharmacies are allowed. Multiple MMTC locations operate countywide.

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Plant City, FL

Hillsborough County

Heavy Restrictions

Florida preempts local zoning of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers. MMTCs must be allowed anywhere pharmacies are allowed, or cities must ban them entirely. Plant City limits dispensaries to commercial zones matching pharmacy rules.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBrandonPlant City
ZoningSame as pharmacies-
PreemptionFL 381.986(11)FL 381.986(11)
BanNot permitted-
OperatorsMultiple licensed-
RecreationalNone permittedNone legal
Options-Pharmacy-equal or total ban
School Buffer-500 feet
PC Approach-Pharmacy parity

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Brandon FAQ

Who enforces this in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County code enforcement at (813) 272-5900 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County code enforcement at (813) 272-5900 handles complaints.

Plant City FAQ

Who enforces this in Plant City?

Plant City code enforcement at (813) 659-4200 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Plant City?

Plant City code enforcement at (813) 659-4200 handles complaints.

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