This bill amends section 381.986 of the Florida Statutes to allow 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, renewal, and inspection of these certificates, including requirements for documentation if the applicant is leasing their residence. The bill specifies that only two cannabis plants may be cultivated at a single residence, regardless of the number of qualified patients living there, and outlines limitations on the visibility and security of the cultivation area.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for criminal penalties for violations of the cultivation rules, classifying such violations as misdemeanors of the first degree. It also makes adjustments to existing regulations regarding physician certifications for medical marijuana, including changes to the process for requesting exceptions to dosage limits. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.