The proposed bill introduces a new section, 381.9881, to the Florida Statutes, which regulates the personal use of marijuana. It defines essential terms such as "cultivator," "processor," "distributor," and "retailer," and mandates that the Department of Health authorize medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) to operate in these roles starting July 1, 2025. The bill exempts MMTCs from certain application requirements and fees, while specifying the number of licenses to be issued for each category on designated dates. It also establishes application requirements for marijuana licenses, including limitations on cultivation area size and retail locations, and mandates that individuals or entities can hold only one type of license at a time.

Additionally, the bill preempts local regulation of marijuana activities, placing oversight solely with the state, and introduces penalties for individuals under 21 who misrepresent their age to obtain marijuana. It clarifies that marijuana licensees and their employees are exempt from certain regulations under chapters 465 or 499, provided they comply with the new provisions. The bill also outlines the approval process for ownership changes, inspection requirements, and the department's authority to impose fines for violations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.