Under NY Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), adults 21 and over in Babylon may cultivate up to 3 mature and 3 immature cannabis plants per person (max 6 mature, 6 immature per household) once OCM regulations take effect. Plants must be secure and out of public view.
The MRTA (Cannabis Law 222) legalized personal home cultivation, but the provision is tied to the Office of Cannabis Management issuing home grow regulations, which became effective for adult use in late 2024. Plants must be kept in a locked area or otherwise secured from access by anyone under 21. Landlords may restrict cultivation in lease terms. Babylon, as a town that did not opt out of retail dispensaries in 2021, fully follows state MRTA rules.
Exceeding plant limits is a violation under Cannabis Law 222 with a civil penalty up to 125 dollars for a first offense and criminal charges for larger quantities.
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