Marijuana And Drugs
Fla. Stat. 893.13 — 20 grams, and possession without a prescription
In Florida, a person may not possess a controlled substance unless it was lawfully obtained from a practitioner or under a valid prescription, or the chapter otherwise authorizes it. Possession in violation is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Possessing 20 grams or less of cannabis is a first degree misdemeanor. Where the offense is possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis, it is a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Giving away 20 grams or less without payment is the same degree. The cannabis this applies to does not include resin extracted from the plant or preparations of it.
Using, or possessing with intent to use, drug paraphernalia is a first degree misdemeanor.
Sale, delivery, trafficking amounts and the medical marijuana program are not set out here.
Sources for this section (4)
- Fla. Stat. 893.13 — Prohibited acts; penalties
- Fla. Stat. 893.147 — Use, possession, manufacture, delivery, transportation, advertisement, or retail sale of drug paraphernalia
- Fla. Stat. 775.082 — Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures
- Fla. Stat. 775.083 — Fines
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.