Under MGL c.94G (the Cannabis Control Act), Massachusetts adults 21 and older may grow up to 6 cannabis plants per person or 12 per household indoors out of public view. Cambridge follows state law.
Cannabis home cultivation in Cambridge is governed by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Act (MGL Chapter 94G). Adults aged 21 and older may grow up to 6 mature cannabis plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household regardless of the number of adults living there. Plants must be grown in a residence where the adult lives, must be in a locked and enclosed area, and must not be visible from a public place. Outdoor cultivation is allowed only if the area is fully screened from public view. Cambridge does not impose any additional local prohibition on home growing; however, odor, ventilation, and nuisance provisions of the city property maintenance code apply, and landlords may prohibit cultivation in lease agreements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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