Last verified: March 2026
Who May Legally Possess Weed in Florida
Only registered medical marijuana patients with a valid OMMU card and an active physician certification may legally possess weed in Florida. There is no recreational possession allowance. Visitors with out-of-state medical cards cannot purchase or possess cannabis in Florida.
Patient Possession Limits
Florida's possession limits are tied to the rolling supply system, which tracks purchases by milligram across different routes of administration. The system works dynamically: each purchase's THC content is deducted from the patient's allotment, and as purchases "age out" past the rolling window, that amount becomes available again.
Smokable Flower
- 2.5 ounces per rolling 35-day period
- Maximum 4 ounces in possession at any time
- Physician must specifically certify smoking as an appropriate route
- Patients under 18 cannot receive smoking certification unless terminally ill
Non-Smokable Products (70-Day Rolling Supply)
| Route of Administration | Daily Limit (mg THC) | 70-Day Supply (mg THC) |
|---|---|---|
| Inhalation (vape) | 350 mg | 24,500 mg |
| Oral | 200 mg | 14,000 mg |
| Edibles | 60 mg | 4,200 mg |
| Sublingual | 190 mg | 13,300 mg |
| Topical | 150 mg | 10,500 mg |
| Suppository | 195 mg | 13,650 mg |
| Aggregate cap (all non-smokable) | 24,500 mg THC per 70-day period | |
| Smokable flower | 2.5 oz per 35-day rolling period (4 oz max possession) | |
How the Rolling Supply Works
The Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR) prevents dispensaries from selling beyond a patient's remaining balance. There is no percentage-based THC potency cap in Florida — a proposed 10% cap in 2020 was never enacted. Florida regulates through total milligrams dispensed, not product strength.
Physicians may request exceptions to standard limits through the MMUR using Form DH8031. The department must respond within 14 calendar days — silence constitutes automatic approval.
Non-Patient Possession
Any possession of cannabis without a valid medical card is a criminal offense in Florida:
- Under 20 grams: First-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, $1,000 fine)
- Over 20 grams: Third-degree felony (up to 5 years prison, $5,000 fine)
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