Weed dispensaries in Tampa, FL

Tampa Bay Area Dispensary Maps

• Tampa Carrollwood

• Tampa Citrus Park

• Tampa East Lake Orient Park

• Tampa Egypt Lake Leto

• Tampa Lake Magdalene

• Tampa Northdale

• Tampa Palm River Clair Mel

• Tampa Pebble Creek

• Tampa Progress Village

• Tampa Town 'n' Country

• Tampa Westchase

Frequently Asked Questions

The average price of an 8th in Tampa Bay Area 

The average price of an 8th in the Tampa Bay Area is $43. Some of the strains at this price include; Lemon Tree, TruBerry OG, Green Crack, 9 Pound Hammer, Member Berry, Strawberry Switchblade, Paradise Waits, Gorilla Grapes, Sherbert, Bubble Gum, Skunk Ape, and Oregon Lemon. Other strains include; Space Bomb at $33, Jack Herer at $27, Ground at $25, Girl Scout Cookies at $53, and Big Love at $58.

Most popular strain in Tampa Bay Area 

The most popular strain in the Tampa Bay Area is 9 Pound Hammer. It has dense buds that are coated in resin and provide a sweet lime and grape flavor.. Gorilla Grapes strain is also highly sought in the Tampa Bay Area. Its buds have a sweet and fruity flavor with herbal earth exhale. 

Laws and regulations in Tampa Bay Area  

• Cannabis is illegal for adult use in the Tampa Bay Area.

• Individuals are not allowed to cultivate and harvest cannabis plants for personal use.

• It is illegal to use cannabis products in public places, including public parks and beaches. 

• Possession, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are still considered serious misdemeanor or felony offenses for anyone without a medical marijuana ID card. .

• Only medical patients are allowed to legally possess cannabis products even if they are below 18 years of age so long as they have a valid medical marijuana card.

Flower/concentrate/edible possession limit in Tampa Bay Area

Caregivers and qualified medical patients are allowed to purchase up to 2.5 ounces (70.8 grams) of cannabis products for a 35-day period from a licensed medical marijuana dispensary and may possess up to four ounces (113.4 grams) of cannabis, or no more than a 70-day supply total. 

Difference between a storefront and a dispensary

A storefront serves the needs of adult consumers of cannabis products while a dispensary meets the needs of patients who want to treat a chronic condition.

In a storefront, the budtender does not need medical knowledge of the cannabis products required for certain symptoms and conditions, while in a dispensary, the budtender is required to have expertise and knowledge on the cannabis products and their benefits to qualifying chronic conditions and underlying symptoms.

Any adult with a valid government-issued ID may visit a storefront and purchase cannabis products. Only medical marijuana patients with a valid MMJ card may visit and purchase cannabis products from a dispensary. 

Difference between adult-use, or recreational, and medical 

Adult-use, or recreational, cannabis is used by adult consumers without any medical necessity. Conversely, medical cannabis is used to treat a medical condition.

Medical cannabis has to be purchased by patients certified by a licensed physician who has proved the patient has a chronic condition. In contrast, recreational cannabis requires no certification by a doctor or an expert.

Medical patient benefits in Tampa Bay Area  

• Since adult-use, or recreational, cannabis is illegal in Tampa Bay, only medical patients with valid medical marijuana cards are allowed to possess cannabis products.

• Minors under the age of 18 can use cannabis products so long as they have a qualifying medical condition that has been proved by a licensed doctor.

• Medical marijuana products are exempt from sales tax, making them more affordable for patients.

• Medical marijuana patients in Tampa Bay may visit dispensaries in Florida and purchase up to 2.5 ounces (70.8 grams) of cannabis products. 

Medical marijuana information in Tampa Bay Area

To qualify for a medical marijuana card in Tampa Bay Area, you must be a resident of Florida with a valid Florida ID to show proof of residency. In case you don’t have an identification card, then a passport, driver’s license, or other documents that prove you are a resident can be used. These documents can be a utility bill, a bank statement, etc. 

The patient must acquire legitimate medical records or documentation from their primary care physician describing their diagnosis. 

Patients of any age can qualify for a medical marijuana card. However, minors under 18 years of age must have a legal guardian or caregiver with them.

Patients must obtain a recommendation from a licensed physician stating that they will benefit from medical marijuana use. 

Patients must register online with the Medical Marijuana Use Registry, and may renew their MMJ card through a telemedicine visit with their physician.

Where does the Tampa Bay Area tax revenue go? 

Tampa Bay Area cannabis tax revenue is used by the government to drive development projects. The tax money is used to improve the standards of the available health facilities and construct more dispensaries. Part of the money is also used to educate the youth on the effects of drug abuse. The remaining portion is used to reinvest into the cannabis industry to support low-income cannabis businesses.