Marijuana Consumption Laws for Sunny Isles Beach Residents and Visitors

Marijuana consumption rules in Sunny Isles Beach are shaped by two layers of law: Florida’s statewide “medical marijuana only” framework and Sunny Isles Beach’s local public-space rules. For consumers, the headline is simple—adult-use (recreational) marijuana remains illegal in Florida, and lawful use is generally limited to qualified medical marijuana patients consuming privately and discreetly.

Florida remains a medical-only state

Florida voters considered an adult-use legalization measure (Amendment 3) in November 2024, but it did not reach the 60% threshold required to amend the state constitution, leaving Florida’s medical program as the only legal pathway to possess and use marijuana in 2025.

Learn More: Understanding Medical Cannabis Cards and Why You Might Need One

Where consumption is allowed (and where it’s not)

Under Florida law, a medical patient’s “medical use” has important limits. State guidance makes clear that medical marijuana use does not include use in any public place or on public transportation (with a narrow exception for low-THC cannabis not in a form for smoking). Florida also restricts use in a patient’s place of employment unless the employer permits it, and it bars certain uses connected to schools and enclosed indoor workplaces.

For practical purposes in Sunny Isles Beach, that means the safest legal setting is a private residence (or other private property where the owner or host allows it). Consumers should be especially cautious in multi-family buildings and rentals: condo rules, leases, and HOA policies can impose additional restrictions even when state law would otherwise allow private use.

Beach and park rules in Sunny Isles Beach

Sunny Isles Beach also enforces local rules on its public beach. The City’s posted beach regulations list smoking as prohibited on the beach by ordinance. While those beach rules are written broadly and are often aimed at tobacco, they create a clear enforcement risk for anyone considering smoking cannabis in that setting—especially because state law already prohibits public consumption of medical marijuana.

Key compliance points medical patients should remember

Florida’s medical marijuana program requires patients and caregivers to follow strict handling and use rules, including:

Do not exceed authorized amounts; patients may not possess more than a 70-day supply, with specific limits for smokable marijuana.
Keep all cannabis products in their original packaging from a licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center.
Carry a valid medical marijuana registry ID card; failing to present it when requested by law enforcement can lead to penalties.
No reciprocity applies: out-of-state medical marijuana cards do not authorize use in Florida, and transporting marijuana across state lines remains illegal.
Never operate a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence of marijuana.

A local access consideration

Sunny Isles Beach has taken a cautious approach to dispensary locations within city limits, meaning residents and visitors often purchase medical marijuana from licensed dispensaries in neighboring cities and must then comply with all transport, packaging, and possession rules while returning home.

Bottom line: In Sunny Isles Beach, lawful marijuana consumption is generally medical-only and private-only—not on the beach, not in parks, and not in other public spaces. Consumers who assume cannabis can be used like alcohol in public often misread Florida law. In Sunny Isles Beach, discretion, private settings, and strict compliance remain the safest and most lawful approach.