Florida medical card vs. recreational: is a card worth it?
Florida has no recreational market — a medical card is the only legal way to buy.
What changes with a card
- Taxes: Patients often pay less tax than recreational buyers; check the state's current rates.
- Limits: Up to a 70-day supply; no more than 4 ounces of smokable flower at a time
- Age: patients can qualify from 18 (younger with a caregiver); recreational is 21+.
- Cost of the card: $75 state fee + our evaluation from $79, only if approved.
Sources
- Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use - Patients
- Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use - FAQ
- Florida Statutes 381.986 - Medical use of marijuana
- Florida Senate CS/SB 1032 (2026) bill history
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.