Under Initiative 71 (effective February 2015) and DC Code Section 48-904.01, DC residents 21 and older may grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home, with no more than 3 being mature at any time. Home cultivation is for personal use only, and sales remain illegal.
Initiative 71 legalized recreational cannabis possession and home cultivation in DC. Adults 21+ may grow up to 6 marijuana plants in their primary residence, with a maximum of 3 mature (flowering) plants at a time. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space not visible from public areas. Individuals may possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana. Transferring up to 1 ounce to another adult without payment is permitted, but any sale of cannabis remains illegal under DC law. Federal law still prohibits cannabis on federal property, which includes much of DC (National Mall, federal buildings, etc.).
Growing more than 6 plants or selling cannabis can result in criminal charges. Cultivation visible from public areas or accessible to minors may result in enforcement. Possession or use on federal property carries federal penalties.
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