Leon County, FL Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Covers
- All county-controlled parks
- Includes
- Marijuana under F.S. ch. 893
- Exception
- County Administrator authorization only
- Max fine
- $500 plus up to 60 days jail
Summary
Leon County outlaws possessing or using marijuana or any other controlled substance in county-controlled parks, with no exception for personal or medical use without county authorization.
It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, possess, consume, purchase, sell or offer for sale any alcoholic beverage as defined in F.S. ch. 561, or any controlled substance as defined in F.S. ch. 893, in any park which is controlled by the county except where authorized by the County Administrator or designee.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 12).
Full Breakdown
County Code Sec. 13-58 bans manufacturing, possessing, consuming, purchasing, selling or offering to sell any controlled substance under F.S. ch. 893 (which includes marijuana) in any county-controlled park, unless the County Administrator or a designee has authorized it. The same section bans alcohol on the same terms. Anyone violating park rules can be arrested and ejected from the park under subsection (b), on top of the Code's general penalty.
Violations & Fines
Arrest and ejection from the park; general Code penalty of up to a $500 fine or 60 days in jail, or both, per Sec. 1-9.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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