How to Buy Weed in Key West: Florida Medical Marijuana Rules for Residents and Visitors

Key West may have a relaxed island reputation, but Florida cannabis law still applies. Licensed dispensaries in the city may sell medical marijuana only to qualified patients and caregivers with active Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry credentials.

Visitors cannot use an out-of-state medical marijuana card to shop at a Florida Medical Marijuana Treatment Center. They also should not bring cannabis into Florida, take it onto federal property, carry it through a cruise terminal, or transport it across state or international borders.

This guide explains the basic rules for buying medical marijuana in Key West and identifies the dispensary locations that were confirmed when this article was updated.

• Florida does not authorize recreational cannabis sales.
• A valid Florida MMUR patient or caregiver identification card is required to purchase medical marijuana.
• Florida does not offer general reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana cards.
• Qualifying seasonal residents may apply, but a 31-day stay alone does not guarantee eligibility.
• Three Key West dispensaries were confirmed through official operator pages in July 2026.
• Medical marijuana generally may not be used in public places or on public transportation.
• Prices, menus, discounts, store hours, and delivery areas should always be verified directly.

No. Florida does not currently authorize adult-use or recreational marijuana sales.

Key West cannot independently create a legal recreational market that conflicts with state law. A local civil-citation policy also does not legalize possession or create a lawful way to buy cannabis.

Only licensed Florida Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers may dispense medical marijuana, and only to qualified patients or caregivers whose status and available orders can be verified in the state registry.

To purchase medical marijuana from a Key West dispensary, a person generally must:

1. Be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a Florida-qualified physician.
2. Be entered into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry.
3. Have a current physician certification and open order.
4. Hold an active MMUR identification card.
5. Present the identification required by the dispensary.

Florida physicians issue certifications and orders. Medical marijuana is not transferred through an ordinary prescription from another state.

Patients younger than 18 may qualify under additional requirements, but marijuana may be dispensed only to their registered caregiver.

No. An out-of-state medical marijuana card does not authorize a person to purchase or possess marijuana through Florida’s medical program.

A visitor from another medical or adult-use state cannot use that state’s card at a Florida dispensary. A person also should not bring marijuana into Florida from another state. Crossing state lines withCan Seasonal Residents Apply? marijuana remains prohibited under federal law.

Some seasonal residents may qualify for Florida’s program.

Florida law defines a seasonal resident using specific residency criteria. The applicant must also provide acceptable documentation, receive a certification from a qualified Florida physician, complete the state application, and obtain an active MMUR card.

Staying in a hotel or vacation rental for 31 days does not automatically make someone eligible. Prospective applicants should review the latest patient requirements before paying a clinic or submitting documents.

Use Florida’s official physician search to find a doctor authorized to certify patients.

The physician must hold an eligible active Florida medical or osteopathic license and complete the state-required medical marijuana course and examination.

Confirm in advance whether the appointment must be conducted in person.

The physician determines whether the patient has a qualifying condition and whether medical marijuana is appropriate.

A certification can last no longer than 210 days. This means physician certification is separate from the annual MMUR identification-card renewal.

Patients may apply through Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry.

The state application fee is $75. Online applications average about 10 business days, although incomplete documents, payment issues, physician scheduling, and other factors may extend the overall process.

Beginning July 27, 2026, a patient must have a current or scheduled certification with open orders before completing an initial or renewal card application.

Patients must keep both of the following current:

• Their physician certification and orders
• Their annual MMUR identification card

A valid card alone does not create an unlimited right to purchase. The product type and quantity must also fit the physician’s active orders and the patient’s amount available in the registry.

The fixed state application fee is $75.

Physician fees are set by private clinics and vary. Because certifications can last no longer than 210 days, patients may pay physician charges more often than once a year.

Avoid relying on a single advertised “first-year total.” Before booking, ask the clinic for:

• Initial evaluation cost
• Follow-up or recertification cost
• Cancellation and refund policies
• Whether records-review fees apply
• Whether an in-person appointment is required

Dispensary products are not included in the card or physician fees.

The following Key West medical marijuana locations were confirmed through official operator pages on July 29, 2026.

Store hours, inventory, discounts, delivery zones, and payment methods can change without notice.

Address: 826 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040

AYR’s official location page lists medical marijuana ordering for pickup or delivery. Check the current menu and operating hours before visiting.

Address: 400 Duval Street, Unit C, Key West, FL 33040

Trulieve’s official page states that the Key West location serves patients in Key West and surrounding Monroe County communities.

Address: 3126 Flagler Avenue, Key West, FL 33040

Surterra’s official page lists pickup and delivery options, along with a current medical marijuana menu.

A previous version of this guide listed MÜV as an active Key West location. An active official MÜV Key West page could not be confirmed during the July 2026 review, so it has been removed.

Use Herb’s dispensary directory as a starting point, but confirm the location directly with the operator before traveling.

A licensed Florida MMTC and a hemp retailer are not the same type of business.

Licensed MMTCs may dispense Florida medical marijuana to qualified patients and caregivers. Purchases are recorded in the MMUR and must fit an active physician order.

Other retailers may sell smoking accessories or products marketed as hemp-derived. These products are not Florida medical marijuana and are not dispensed through the MMUR.

Do not assume that a product is lawful, accurately labeled, non-intoxicating, or equivalent to a dispensary product merely because it is sold as “hemp,” “CBD,” “Delta-8,” or “THCA.” Product laws and enforcement standards can change, and intoxicating hemp products may still impair driving or cause a positive drug test.

Florida’s definition of authorized medical use generally excludes use in public places and on public transportation. A narrow exception applies to certain low-THC cannabis that is not in a smoking form.

Patients should not smoke or otherwise use medical marijuana on:

• Beaches
• Sidewalks
• Public streets
• Parks
• Public transportation
• Restaurant patios
• Other public areas

Private property is not automatically cannabis-friendly. Hotels, landlords, vacation rentals, condominium associations, and property owners may prohibit marijuana or smoking.

Do not assume that a hotel room or balcony permits use. Check the property’s rules first.

Do not drive, operate a boat, ride a scooter, or use other machinery while impaired.

A Florida medical marijuana card is not a defense to impaired-driving laws. Product effects can vary by dose, route, individual tolerance, food intake, and other substances.

Keep products secured and away from children and pets. Retaining the original dispensary label and packaging can help identify the product and reduce confusion, although it does not authorize use in a prohibited place.

Florida’s medical program does not change federal law.

Do not bring marijuana onto federal property, including:

• Naval Air Station Key West
• Dry Tortugas National Park
• Federal courthouses or offices
• Transportation Security Administration checkpoints

Cruise lines also generally prohibit cannabis. Do not bring marijuana through a cruise terminal, aboard a vessel, across an international border, or from one state to another.

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a Florida state park, not a federal park. State cannabis restrictions and park rules still apply there.

Key West adopted a civil-citation option for certain low-level marijuana-possession cases. This does not make possession legal.

A civil citation is an enforcement option, not a guaranteed outcome. State criminal law remains applicable, and an officer may take other legally authorized action depending on the circumstances.

Do not rely on decriminalization as permission to purchase, possess, or consume cannabis.

Unauthorized cannabis possession is governed primarily by Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes, not by the medical-marijuana statute alone.

Possessing 20 grams or less may be prosecuted as a first-degree misdemeanor. Possession of more than 20 grams may lead to felony exposure, depending on the substance, quantity, and circumstances.

Florida’s trafficking statute begins at more than 25 pounds or 300 cannabis plants. The mandatory minimum and fine increase at higher quantity thresholds.

Because criminal consequences depend on the facts of the case, this guide is general information and not legal advice.

Available products may include:

• Flower
• Pre-rolls
• Vaporizer products
• Oral products and edibles
• Tinctures
• Capsules
• Concentrates
• Topicals

Availability and permitted quantities depend on the dispensary menu, physician order, route of administration, and the patient’s amount available in the MMUR.

For marijuana in a form for smoking, a 35-day supply generally may not exceed 2.5 ounces unless the Department approves an exception.

Explore Herb’s cannabis products and strain guides for general education, then discuss individual medical questions with a qualified health professional.

• Follow the physician’s certification and active orders.
• Start cautiously with unfamiliar products.
• Do not mix cannabis with alcohol or other impairing substances.
• Ask a clinician or pharmacist about possible drug interactions.
• Never share medical marijuana with another person.
• Keep products away from children and animals.
• Do not drive or operate a boat while impaired.
• Follow all property, workplace, and lodging policies.

Cannabis can cause impairment, anxiety, dizziness, sedation, rapid heart rate, and other adverse effects. It may also interact with medications. Seek medical guidance for personal treatment decisions.

Buying medical marijuana in Key West is straightforward for a qualified Florida patient, and effectively closed off for everyone else.

• A registered Florida patient or caregiver? You have three confirmed options on the island: AYR, Trulieve, and Surterra Wellness, each offering pickup or delivery. Confirm current menus and hours directly before you go.
• A qualifying seasonal resident? The pathway exists, but a 31-day stay alone doesn’t guarantee eligibility. Start with Florida’s official patient requirements page well before you plan to buy anything.
• Visiting with an out-of-state medical card? It won’t work here. Florida has no general reciprocity, and there is no legal way to purchase as a short-term visitor without a Florida MMUR card.
• Tempted by decriminalization or a hemp shop workaround? Don’t rely on either. Key West’s civil-citation policy doesn’t legalize possession, and hemp or Delta-8 products sold outside the MMTC system aren’t the same as, or a legal substitute for, Florida medical marijuana.

Whatever your status, the same baseline rules apply everywhere in Key West: no public use, no federal property, no cruise terminals, no state lines, and no driving while impaired. Florida law, not the island’s laid-back reputation, governs every part of this.