Can somebody please point me to the correct MA sate laws that govern homeowner cultivation of marijuana? Now that it’s legal here we are interested in trying it out, but the only laws I can find are for commercial cultivation and distribution.
We are specifically looking for guidance on placement of the plot and security requirements.
Yes. The law allows an individual over 21 years of age to grow up to six plants in their home. If there are other individuals over 21 years of age living in the residence who wish to grow, the maximum number of plants that may be grown in a residence is 12 plants. The plants must be grown in an area that is equipped with a lock or security device. The plants cannot be visible from a public place without the use of binoculars, aircraft or other optical aids. An individual cannot produce cannabis-based extracts or concentrates at home by means of any liquid or gas, other than alcohol, that has a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. See Home Cultivation and Manufacturing.
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