New legislation filed today by State Senator Joe Gruters would allow registered medical marijuana patients in Florida to grow up to two marijuana plants at home for personal use, while also placing restrictions on the state’s hemp industry.
Under the proposed law (Senate Bill 334), medical marijuana patients would be authorized to grow up to two plants, with more allowed per household if there’s more than one patient living their. Plants must be cultivated in areas hidden from public view, including neighboring properties, and kept in locked, enclosed spaces to prevent access by unauthorized individuals or anyone under the age of 21. Violating these rules could result in a first-degree misdemeanor, which carries penalties of up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and probation.
The proposal would apply to both homeowners and renters, though tenants would need explicit permission from their landlords to participate.
Senate Bill 334 also includes provisions to impose stricter regulations on the hemp industry. Proposed changes include limiting delta-9 THC levels in hemp products to two milligrams per serving, banning products such as delta-8, delta-10, HHC, and THCA when combusted, and restricting the sale of hemp extract to licensed businesses. Additionally, products deemed appealing to children would be prohibited, as well as any form of advertising visible from the street or claims of THC availability. Smokable hemp products would also be banned under the bill.
For the full text of the proposal, click here.
