New Jersey legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21+ through the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMMA) in 2021. However, home cultivation of cannabis remains illegal in New Jersey. Only licensed businesses may grow cannabis. Possession for personal use is legal but growing plants is prohibited.
Jersey City allows adults 21 and over to grow a limited number of cannabis plants at home under state law. Typically 6 plants per household or fewer depending on local rules. Plants must be in a locked, enclosed area not visible from public spaces. Odor control may be required. Landlords may prohibit growing in rental properties. Local jurisdictions may impose stricter limits than state law. Growing for sale requires a commercial license.
Exceeding plant limits: warning, then fines $100 to $500. Visible grows: citation. Growing for unlicensed sale: criminal charges.
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