If you’re planning a trip to Miami and hoping to order cannabis delivery, it’s essential to understand that Florida only allows medical marijuana, and tourists are not eligible. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Recreational Use Remains Illegal
As of mid‑2025, recreational cannabis remains illegal across Florida, including in Miami. That means no adult‑use dispensaries, and you cannot legally order THC products unless you’re a registered medical marijuana patient with a Florida ID card.
2. Only Medical Marijuana Is Available — to Residents
Florida legalized medical cannabis in 2016 via Amendment 2, but only Florida residents can apply and receive a medical marijuana card. Tourists and out‑of‑state visitors are not eligible, even if they hold a medical card from another state.
According to multiple legal guides, Florida does not accept out‑of‑state medical marijuana cards—no reciprocity exists.
3. How Delivery Works for Eligible Patients
For those with a valid Florida MMJ ID card, licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) can offer delivery, but with restrictions:
- Products must come from state‑licensed dispensaries only—buying from anywhere else (e.g. informal vendors) is illegal, even with an MMJ card.
- Deliveries generally cannot occur past 9 p.m.
- Edibles must be in sealed, plain packaging, and deliveries must appear consistent with medical use.
4. Tourists Should Not Attempt to Order Cannabis
Because out‑of‑state visitors cannot lawfully access medical marijuana, delivery platforms will reject orders from anyone without a valid Florida MMJ card. Misrepresentation may lead to legal consequences. Some travelers think they can order through dispensaries, but browsing like a patient isn’t allowed. Miami dispensaries check ID and registry status before sale or delivery.
5. Public Possession and Enforcement
Even for patients, public consumption is prohibited. Smoking, vaping, or consuming cannabis in public—especially in hotspots like South Beach—is strictly enforced.
Possession of small amounts (under 20 g) may result in a $100 civil citation rather than arrest, but it’s discretionary and still technically illegal.
6. Alternatives for Tourists: CBD & Delta‑8*
If you’re looking for relief or wellness products, CBD products with ≤ 0.3% THC are federally legal and widely available in Miami’s wellness shops. However, note these are not equivalent to medical marijuana and do not contain psychoactive levels of THC.
Some smokers look to delta‑8 THC, which in some contexts is sold in smoke shops. But its legality is a grey area in Florida and such products are not medical marijuana, carry no regulatory oversight, and could be confiscated or subject to legal risk.
7. Summary Table
| Fact | Key Implication |
|---|---|
| Recreational cannabis is still illegal | No legal delivery or purchase for tourists |
| Only Florida medical patients can access cannabis | Out-of‑state visitors can’t apply or buy |
| Licensed MMTCs deliver to MMJ cardholders (only) | Ticket rejection or demand for card if you attempt order |
| Public use is prohibited | Use only in private residence |
| CBD is accessible; delta‑8 remains risky | Non‑psychoactive or unregulated options only |
Final Thoughts
If you’re a tourist in Miami without a Florida MMJ card, cannabis delivery is simply not an option. Ordering—or attempting to purchase—THC products can lead to fines or worse. The safest alternatives are CBD-based wellness products, readily available and federally legal, but not psychoactive.
For travelers who rely on medical marijuana, consider rescheduling trips or using it where legal. In the meantime, enjoy Miami’s beaches, cuisine, nightlife—and leave the cannabis concerns behind unless you’re a legal Florida patient.
