Yes, you can grow cannabis at home in certain states like:
- New York
- Ohio
- Connecticut under specific regulations.
In New York, individuals aged 21 and above can grow up to six marijuana plants for personal use, with a maximum of twelve plants per household. Residents are allowed to possess up to five pounds of trimmed flowers from their homegrown plants. However, selling homegrown marijuana is prohibited, but individuals may share or gift it. The final regulations for home growing in New York are expected to be in place by the middle of this year. It’s important to note that growing cannabis at home is subject to various rules and restrictions depending on the state’s legislation.
What are the legal requirements for growing cannabis at home?
The legal requirements for growing cannabis at home in New York include being 21 or older, cultivating up to six mature plants (with no more than three mature at a time) and six immature plants per household, and keeping the plants in a secure, non-public location inaccessible to those under 21. Individuals can possess up to five pounds of trimmed flowers from their homegrown plants, but the legal limit for carrying marijuana is capped at three ounces. Landlords cannot forbid marijuana growing but can enforce odor mitigation policies.
Don’t Sell It!
Selling homegrown marijuana is prohibited, but individuals may share or gift it. It’s important to note that individuals are not allowed to grow marijuana in multiple locations and that federal property or federally subsidized housing residents are not permitted to grow marijuana at home due to federal illegality.
Resources:
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/california-weed/article265040919.html
https://portal.ct.gov/cannabis/knowledge-base/articles/growing-cannabis-at-home