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Home Cultivation: Largo vs St. Petersburg

How do home cultivation rules compare between Largo, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?

Largo and St. Petersburg have similar restriction levels.

Largo, FL

Pinellas County

Heavy Restrictions

Home cultivation of cannabis remains illegal throughout Florida, including Largo, regardless of medical marijuana cardholder status, because state law restricts production to licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers under Florida Statute 381.986.

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St. Petersburg, FL

Pinellas County

Heavy Restrictions

Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in St. Petersburg under Florida Statute 381.986 and FS 893.13, with no city exception for medical patients or recreational users.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLargoSt. Petersburg
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State law-FS 381.986, 893.13
Home grow-Prohibited
Felony threshold-Any plant
Trafficking-25+ plants
Local exception-None

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Largo FAQ

Can a Florida medical marijuana patient grow plants at home?

No. Florida's medical program does not include home cultivation rights. Patients must purchase cannabis only from licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers.

Did Amendment 3 change cannabis laws?

No. The 2024 ballot measure received 56% but needed 60% to pass, so cannabis laws including the home grow prohibition remain unchanged.

St. Petersburg FAQ

Can a Florida medical marijuana patient grow at home in St. Petersburg?

No. Florida Statute 381.986 requires all medical cannabis to come from licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers. Home cultivation remains a felony under FS 893.13 even for patients.

What if I grow only a single cannabis plant in my St. Petersburg yard?

Cultivation of any amount is a third-degree felony in Florida. There is no decriminalization or local exception in St. Petersburg, and police will refer the case for state prosecution.

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