FLORIDA MARIJUANA TRAFFICKING LAWS
The marijuana laws of Florida are driven by the weight of the drugs. Possession of 20
grams or less of marijuana is a first degree misdemeanor which is punishable by a year or
less. Possession of over 20 grams of marijuana is a Third Degree Felony which is
punishable by up to 5 years in State Prison. Possession with intent to sell marijuana is a
Third Degree Felony punishable by up to 5 years in State Prison. Cultivation of
marijuana under 25 pounds is a Third Degree Felony punishable by up to 5 years in State
Prison.
Trafficking in Marijuana is weight dependent:
25 pounds to 2000 pounds of marijuana or over 300 or more marijuana plants but not
more than 2000 marijuana plants is punishable by a 3 year minimum mandatory sentence.
This is a First Degree Felony which is punishable by up to 30 years in State Prison.
2000 pounds to 10,000 pounds marijuana or 2000 marijuana plants to less than 10,000
marijuana plants is punishable by a 7 year minimum mandatory prison sentence. This is
a First degree Felony punishable by up to 30 years in State Prison.
10,000 pounds of marijuana or more or more than 10,000 marijuana plants is punishable
by a minimum mandatory prison sentence of 15 years in State Prison. This is a First
Degree Felony which is punishable by up to 30 years in State Prison.
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