The question of how much flower can I legally carry comes up often. In Florida, the legal limit for possession of cannabis flowers depends on whether it’s for medical or recreational use. If you have a medical marijuana card, you can legally possess up to 4 ounces of whole-flower cannabis at any given time. Medical treatment patients can purchase up to 2.5 ounces (71 grams) of smokable flower within a rolling 35-day period.
Qualified doctors usually recommend the base limits based on community standards of care. Under extraordinary circumstances, the physician can request an exception for an increased amount of over 2.5 oz. The doctor then submits paperwork to the state for eligible patients based on increased medical needs. Doctors at the Florida Department of Health review the patient’s medical need for a higher amount of cannabis than the base amount. Once they render their judgment, they inform both the patient and the qualified doctor of their decision to grant the overage.
If you don’t have a medical marijuana card, possession of marijuana is illegal and can result in legal consequences. We strongly advise permanently storing your flower in a container marked by a licensed medical treatment center and always carrying your Florida medical card on you.
Recreational Use
Since the failure of ballot initiative 3 in November 2024, recreational marijuana is still illegal in Florida, so possession of cannabis flower for non-medical use is not permitted. So, if your asking how much flower can I legally carry” remember the answer is zero if you don’t have a Florida medical cannabis card.
