Norfolk County, MA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- County Rule?
- None: state preemption
- State Law
- MGL c. 94G §7
- Plant Limit
- 6 per adult, 12 per household
- Visibility
- Enclosed, not visible from public
- CCC Regulations
- 935 CMR 500
Summary
Norfolk County does not regulate cannabis. Under MA state law (MGL c. 94G §7), adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants per person, 12 per household. Plants must be enclosed and not visible from public view.
Section 7. 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;
Full Breakdown
Norfolk County has no cannabis ordinance. Home cultivation is governed statewide by MGL c. 94G §7 (Adult Use of Marijuana Act, 2016, expanded 2017): adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants per person and 12 per household. Plants must be in a locked area not visible from a public place. Growing in a rental requires landlord permission; MGL c. 94G §4 allows landlords to prohibit. Municipalities cannot ban home cultivation (state preemption under §3) but may impose reasonable health/safety rules. Medical cannabis patients may have enhanced possession limits under MGL c. 94I (Medical Use of Marijuana Act). Commercial cultivation requires a Cannabis Control Commission license under 935 CMR 500.
Violations & Fines
No county enforcement. State-level exceeding limits: civil infraction $100 first offense. Visible cultivation: civil fine up to $300. Cultivation for unlicensed sale: criminal 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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