Adults 21+ may grow up to 3 mature and 3 immature cannabis plants at home, capped at 6 mature and 6 immature per household, under NY Cannabis Law §222. Plants must be secured from minors and not visible from public right-of-way.
New York legalized personal home cultivation in 2021 under MRTA, though the effective date for recreational home growing was tied to retail sales launch (December 2022). White Plains follows state law — no additional local cultivation permit required. Plants must be grown at the cultivator's private residence (indoor or secured outdoor area). Landlords may prohibit cultivation in rental leases.
Exceeding plant limits: civil penalty up to $125 for first offense per Cannabis Law §222(4). Public-view cultivation: additional local nuisance fines.
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