Marijuana is a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning that it has a high potential for abuse, is not currently accepted for medical use in treatment in the United States, and is not safe for use under medical supervision. While many states have decriminalized and legalized cannabis, Florida law still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. Depending on the amount found on your person or property, you could face significant penalties if you don't follow the legal guidelines for medical marijuana. List IV drugs labeled as list IV in Florida include Ambien, Xanax, Tramadol and Valium.
The drugs included in this list have a low potential for abuse, along with accepted medicinal use. The physical and psychological dependence that can result from the use of these drugs is limited. Violation of this section may be classified as a second or third degree felony, depending on the nature of the substance involved. Possession of cannabis (a Schedule 1 substance) with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver it is classified as a third-degree felony, while possession of cocaine (included in the List) with intent to sell is classified as a second-degree felony.
Therefore, depending on the facts of the case, a defendant may face a maximum sentence of five or fifteen years in prison.
