In Florida, medical cannabis is legal for qualified patients, but strict regulations govern how much can be purchased and possessed. These limits are designed to ensure safe, controlled access while preventing misuse. Here’s a breakdown of what patients in South Beach and across Florida need to know.

Smokable Cannabis: 2.5 Ounces per 35 Days

Patients are allowed to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of smokable cannabis (such as flower or pre-rolls) within any rolling 35-day period. This means that each purchase reduces the available amount for the next 35 days. For example, if a patient buys 1 ounce today, they can only purchase 1.5 ounces more over the next 35 days.

Additionally, patients may not possess more than 4 ounces of smokable cannabis at any given time.

Non-Smokables: 70-Day THC Limits

For other forms of medical cannabis—such as edibles, tinctures, topicals, and vaporizers—Florida law sets both daily and 70-day THC limits. The maximum total THC allowed across all non-smokable products is 24,500 mg over a 70-day period.

Each route of administration has its own daily and 70-day limits:

• Edibles: 60 mg THC daily / 4,200 mg per 70 days
• Inhalation (e.g., vaping): 350 mg THC daily / 24,500 mg per 70 days
• Oral (capsules, tinctures): 200 mg THC daily / 14,000 mg per 70 days
• Sublingual (under the tongue): 190 mg THC daily / 13,300 mg per 70 days
• Suppositories: 195 mg THC daily / 13,650 mg per 70 days
• Topicals (creams, lotions): 150 mg THC daily / 10,500 mg per 70 days

Patients cannot exceed the daily dose for any method, and the combined total across all methods must stay within the 24,500 mg limit.

Exceptions and Physician Requests

If a patient requires more than the standard limits, their physician can submit a “Request for Exception” to the Florida Department of Health. This process may allow for higher daily doses or extended supply limits, including exceeding the 2.5-ounce smokable cap or the 24,500 mg THC limit for non-smokables.

Tracking Purchases and Staying Compliant

Patients can monitor their remaining purchase eligibility through the Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR). The registry provides a real-time view of how much cannabis a patient has purchased and how much they can still obtain within their current period.

Recreational Use Remains Illegal

Despite a 2024 ballot initiative, Florida voters did not approve recreational cannabis. As of 2025, only medical marijuana is legal, and only for patients with a valid MMUR ID card and physician certification.

In Summary

Understanding Florida’s cannabis purchase limits is essential for patients to stay compliant and avoid disruptions in treatment. If you have questions about your eligibility or need assistance navigating the MMUR, consult your physician or a licensed dispensary staff member.

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