Cannabis Home GrowingLaws by State

21 states now allow home cannabis cultivation. Find your state below to learn plant limits, climate tips, and local resources.

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General guidelines that apply across all legal states. Click to expand each section.

Disclaimer: Laws vary by state and locality. Always verify your specific state's current laws before starting a home grow.

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Alaska

Ballot Measure 2 (Alaska Marijuana Legalization)

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Plants:3 plants/person
Legal Since:February 24, 2015
Climate:Limited Outdoor
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Arizona

Proposition 207 (Smart and Safe Arizona Act)

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Plants:6 plants/person
Legal Since:November 30, 2020
Climate:Limited Outdoor
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California

Proposition 64 (Adult Use of Marijuana Act)

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Plants:6 plants/person
Legal Since:November 8, 2016
Climate:Excellent Outdoor
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Colorado

Amendment 64 (Colorado Marijuana Legalization)

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Plants:3 plants/person
Legal Since:December 10, 2012
Climate:Indoor Only
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Connecticut

Connecticut Cannabis Legalization (SB 1201)

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Plants:3 plants/person
Legal Since:January 1, 2023 (home cultivation)
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Maine

Question 1 (Maine Marijuana Legalization)

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Plants:3+12 plants/person
Legal Since:January 30, 2017
Climate:Limited Outdoor
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Maryland

Question 4 (Maryland Cannabis Legalization)

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Plants:2+0 plants/person
Legal Since:July 1, 2023
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Massachusetts

Question 4 / The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act

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Plants:6 plants/person
Legal Since:December 15, 2016
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Michigan

Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA / Proposal 1)

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Plants:12 plants/person
Legal Since:December 6, 2018
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Minnesota

HF 100 (Minnesota Cannabis Legalization)

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Plants:4 plants/person
Legal Since:August 1, 2023
Climate:Limited Outdoor
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Missouri

Amendment 3 (Missouri Marijuana Legalization)

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Plants:6+12 plants/person
Legal Since:December 8, 2022
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Montana

I-190 (Montana Marijuana Legalization)

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Plants:2 plants/person
Legal Since:January 1, 2021
Climate:Limited Outdoor
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Nevada

Question 2 (Nevada Marijuana Legalization)

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Plants:6+0 plants/person
Legal Since:January 1, 2017
Climate:Excellent Outdoor
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New Mexico

Cannabis Regulation Act (HB 2)

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Plants:6 plants/person
Legal Since:June 29, 2021
Climate:Excellent Outdoor
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New York

Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)

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Plants:3 plants/person
Legal Since:March 31, 2021
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Ohio

Issue 2 (Marijuana Legalization Initiative)

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Plants:6 plants/person
Legal Since:December 7, 2023
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Oregon

Measure 91 (Oregon Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana)

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Plants:4+0 plants/person
Legal Since:July 1, 2015
Climate:Excellent Outdoor
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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Cannabis Act

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Plants:3 plants/person
Legal Since:May 25, 2022
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Vermont

S.54 (Vermont Cannabis Legalization)

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Plants:2+4 plants/person
Legal Since:July 1, 2018
Climate:Limited Outdoor
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Virginia

Virginia Cannabis Control Act

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Plants:4 plants/person
Legal Since:July 1, 2021
Climate:Good Outdoor
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Washington D.C.

Initiative 71 (DC Marijuana Legalization)

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Plants:3 plants/person
Legal Since:February 26, 2015
Climate:Good Outdoor
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States We're Watching

Several states have active legislation or ballot measures that could legalize home cultivation soon. We'll add guides as soon as new states legalize. Currently watching: Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania.

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