Showing ordinances that apply to Chelsea Cove, NY
Chelsea Cove is an unincorporated community (population 1,150) in Dutchess County, New York. Because Chelsea Cove is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Dutchess County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The home cultivation rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NY MRTA (Cannabis Law §222) permits adults 21+ to grow up to 3 mature and 3 immature plants per person, 6 mature/6 immature per household. Must be out of public view.
New York Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA, 2021) allows home cultivation statewide; home grow became effective when Office of Cannabis Management issued regulations. Plants must be secured from minors and not visible from a public place. Landlords may restrict cultivation in lease. Smoke/odor may trigger local nuisance complaints. Dutchess County cannot ban home cultivation (state preemption). No local registration required.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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