Strict or Standard? How Clearwater Dispensaries Stay Legal in Florida’s Medical Market
Dispensaries operating in Clearwater are not “open retail” cannabis shops in the recreational sense—they are medical marijuana dispensing facilities tied to Florida’s state-run medical program.
Clearwater & Florida Rules on Home Cultivation: What’s Legal, What Isn’t
Florida remains a “no home grow” state for marijuana—whether for adult use or for medical use.
Penalties for Marijuana Possession Without a Medical Card
Marijuana possession is primarily enforced under Florida state law, even though Florida operates a medical marijuana program.
Clearwater Cannabis Consumption Rules 101
In Clearwater, cannabis “consumption laws” are best understood as a stack of rules: Florida’s medical marijuana framework, statewide smoke/vape restrictions, and Clearwater’s local smoking/vaping bans in high-traffic outdoor areas.