Home Cultivation: Brandon vs Riverview
How do home cultivation rules compare between Brandon, FL and Riverview, FL?
Brandon and Riverview have similar restriction levels.
Brandon, FL
Hillsborough County
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Florida — including for registered medical marijuana patients — under Florida Statute §893.13 and §381.986. Brandon residents cannot grow cannabis at home regardless of medical card status.
View full Brandon rules →Riverview, FL
Hillsborough County
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Hillsborough County. Florida allows only medical marijuana via FL 381.986 dispensed by licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers. Patients cannot grow at home. Recreational cannabis prohibited statewide; Amendment 3 (2024) failed to achieve 60 percent threshold.
View full Riverview rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brandon | Riverview |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | Florida §893.13 / §381.986 | - |
| Patient Cultivation | Prohibited | - |
| Hemp License | Required (FDACS) | - |
| Home Grow | - | Illegal all residents |
| Medical | - | Dispensary only |
| State Law | - | FL 381.986 |
| Amendment 3 | - | Failed 2024 |
| Felony | - | FL 893.13 |
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Brandon FAQ
Can I grow my own medical cannabis?
No — Florida does not authorize patient cultivation.
Can I grow industrial hemp?
Only with an FDACS license, and not in residential zones.
Riverview FAQ
Can medical patients grow at home?
No. Florida medical marijuana law prohibits home cultivation. Patients must purchase from licensed MMTC dispensaries only.
Is recreational cannabis legal?
No. Amendment 3 failed in November 2024. Cannabis remains illegal recreationally statewide and in Hillsborough County.
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