Showing ordinances that apply to Germantown, MD
Germantown is an unincorporated community (population 91,249) in Montgomery County, Maryland. Because Germantown is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Montgomery County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The home cultivation rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Maryland Cannabis Reform Act (2023) allows adults 21+ to grow up to 2 plants per household in an enclosed, locked space. MoCo follows state law with no added restrictions.
The Maryland Cannabis Reform Act (Chapter 254, 2023 Laws of Maryland), implementing the voter-approved Question 4 constitutional amendment, legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older effective July 1, 2023. Under Criminal Law Article 5-101.1, adults may cultivate up to 2 cannabis plants per household (not per person) for personal use. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked area that is not accessible to persons under 21 and is not visible from a public place without the use of binoculars, aircraft, or other optical aids. The grow area must be within the persons primary residence. Landlords and HOAs may prohibit cultivation in rental units or restrict it in common-interest communities through lease terms or covenants. Montgomery County has not enacted any local ordinance adding restrictions to the state home cultivation law. The county follows state law exclusively on personal cultivation limits. Growing more than 2 plants but fewer than a commercial quantity is a civil violation under state law. Commercial cultivation requires a license from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). Medical cannabis patients registered with the MCA may also grow up to 2 plants under the same household limit.
Growing more than 2 plants per household is a civil offense with fines up to $250 for first violation. Growing in a non-enclosed or non-locked area is a civil violation. Cultivation for distribution without a license is a criminal offense. Plants visible to the public violate state law.
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