This bill amends Florida statutes to permit qualified patients aged 21 and older to apply for a certificate from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to cultivate up to two cannabis plants for personal use. The Department is tasked with establishing rules for the issuance and inspection of these certificates, including documentation requirements for applicants leasing their residences. The bill stipulates that no more than two cannabis plants may be cultivated at a single residence, regardless of the number of qualified patients residing there, and violations of these cultivation rules are classified as misdemeanors.

In addition to cannabis cultivation, the bill revises regulations surrounding hemp extract, including definitions and conditions for its manufacture, sale, and distribution. It prohibits the sale of hemp extract at unpermitted businesses and restricts sales of products appealing to children or located near schools and daycare facilities. Businesses selling hemp extract must maintain records, undergo random inspections, and follow strict advertising guidelines. The bill also prohibits the sale of hemp and hemp extract intended for smoking and establishes penalties for violations, including potential license revocation for repeat offenders. Furthermore, it appropriates $2 million in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Law Enforcement for necessary testing equipment, with the bill set to take effect on July 1, 2025.