Bristol County, MA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- MGL c. 94G §7
- Per Person
- 6 mature / 6 immature
- Household Max
- 12 mature
- Visibility
- Enclosed, locked
Summary
Adults 21+ in Bristol County can grow up to 6 cannabis plants (12 per household) under MGL c. 94G §7. Plants must be enclosed and not visible from public areas.
Personal use of marijuana (a) Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person 21 years of age or older shall not be arrested, prosecuted, penalized, sanctioned or disqualified under the laws of the commonwealth in any manner, or denied any right or privilege and shall not be subject to seizure or forfeiture of assets for: (1) possessing, using, purchasing, processing or manufacturing 1 ounce or less of marijuana, except that not more than 5 grams of marijuana may be in the form of marijuana concentrate; (2) within the person's primary residence, possessing up to 10 ounces of marijuana and any marijuana produced by marijuana plants cultivated on the premises and possessing, cultivating or processing
Full Breakdown
Under the Massachusetts Adult Use of Marijuana Act (MGL c. 94G §7), adults 21 and over may grow up to 6 mature and 6 immature cannabis plants per person at their primary residence (maximum 12 mature plants per household). Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked area not visible to the public from the street or neighboring properties. Cultivation in common areas of rental/condo properties is prohibited without landlord/association consent. Landlords can restrict growing through lease terms. Bristol County municipalities cannot impose stricter plant-count limits than state law but can enforce visibility, odor, and safety concerns through local nuisance bylaws. Home cultivators cannot sell: that requires a Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) license.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding household plant limit: civil penalty $100 to $300 for first offense (MGL c. 94G §13). Public visibility: local nuisance citation $100 to $500. Unlicensed sale: criminal felony under MGL c. 94C.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
- [1]Source
- [2]MGL c. 94G, §7
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