New Jersey legalized recreational cannabis through the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (NJCREAMMA), but home cultivation remains illegal. Unlike some legal states, NJ prohibits growing cannabis at home for personal use. All cannabis must be purchased from licensed dispensaries. Penalties for unauthorized cultivation can include criminal charges.
Newark 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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