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This bill allows qualified medical marijuana patients who are at least 21 years old to apply to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for a certificate to cultivate up to two cannabis plants at their residence for personal consumption. The bill establishes several key requirements for home cultivation, including that the plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space to prevent unauthorized access, cannot be visible to the public, and are limited to two plants per residence regardless of the number of qualified patients living there. Applicants who are leasing their residence must obtain property owner consent. The bill also mandates that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services create rules for issuing, renewing, and regulating these cultivation certificates, including procedures for plant inspection and registration. Violations of these home cultivation rules would be considered a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable under existing Florida law. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of home cultivation rights for qualified medical marijuana patients in Florida.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/546