Official text
Read the wording of section 893.135 as published by The Florida Senate.
What this section covers
Under section 893.135, a person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, or brings into Florida, or who knowingly possesses, more than a set quantity of a controlled substance commits trafficking. Trafficking is generally a first-degree felony.
Threshold quantities
| Substance | Trafficking begins at |
|---|---|
| Cannabis | More than 25 pounds, or 300 or more plants |
| Cocaine | 28 grams |
| Morphine, opium, heroin, and similar listed opiates | 4 grams |
| Hydrocodone | 28 grams |
| Oxycodone | 7 grams |
| Fentanyl and listed analogues | 4 grams |
| Methamphetamine or amphetamine | 14 grams |
Mandatory minimum terms
Each substance has tiers. The mandatory minimum prison term and the fine rise with the quantity. For example, the lowest cannabis tier carries a mandatory minimum of 3 years and a $25,000 fine, and the lowest oxycodone tier (7 grams to less than 14 grams) carries a mandatory minimum of 3 years and a $50,000 fine.
Related law
Amounts below these thresholds are charged under section 893.13. See also our guide to felony charges in Florida.