TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new Florida bill filed last week would let residents grow their own cannabis — but only if they meet certain criteria.
The bill — SB 776 — was originally filed on Friday by state Sen. Carlos Smith (D-Orlando).
Under this bill, qualified patients who are at least 21 years old can cultivate up to six flowering cannabis plants at their home at any given time. The plants could only be used for personal consumption and other noncommercial purposes.
In addition, these patients may also be allowed to buy medical marijuana seeds from a licensed medical marijuana treatment center.
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“The personal consumption of cannabis cultivated at a qualified patient’s residence is subject to the limitations on medical use or administration of marijuana as specified in (state law),” the bill reads.
However, that’s not where the restrictions end.
SB 776 also requires patients who do cultivate cannabis to make sure that the plants are secured away from unauthorized people.
Regardless, if the bill is approved by lawmakers during next year’s Legislative session, it is slated to take effect on July 1, 2026.