Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Florida law
Cannabis laws in Broward County follow Florida’s state law. For travelers, the jurisdiction’s law is the controlling standard—cities usually don’t define cannabis legality.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is legal for qualifying patients with a state-issued card. Possession without authorization carries legal risk, and cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Legal (with card)
- Possession: Legal only with medical card
- Buying/Selling: Illegal outside medical program
- Tourists: Subject to residency and qualification rules
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Some first stops involving under a gram reportedly ended without a charge, with paperwork given as the reason. Reservation officers had a stricter reputation. The account put it at a very informal 90 percent who had no patience for weed.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Friday and Saturday from about 5 to 11 p.m. were the busiest times mentioned for Broward Mall and Sawgrass Mills. Sellers also turned up along US 441. Hollywood Beach and Dania Beach drew regular smokers who knew the area.
Marijuana Prices
- Nick: US$5 for regs or US$25 for crippy
- Dime: US$10 for regs or US$50 for crippy
- Quarter: US$25 for regs or US$100 for crippy
Types of Marijuana
Regs and dirt weed were around, and crippy was especially popular. Fire, hydro and Haze also came through.