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Providence, RI Cannabis Regulations: Personal Cultivation Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Tag info
Name, DOB, ID
Security
Locked enclosure
Visibility
Hidden from public
Renters
Subject to lease terms

Summary

RI home cultivators must tag every cannabis plant with their name and ID, secure the grow against minors, and keep plants out of public view; failure to tag is a separate civil violation.

Within any residence, possessing, cultivating or processing not more than a total of three (3) mature cannabis plants and up to a total of three (3) immature cannabis plants per dwelling unit for personal use. Possessing, using, purchasing from a licensed cannabis retailer, or processing one ounce (1 oz.) or less of cannabis, or the equivalent amount in the form of cannabis concentrate. Giving away or otherwise transferring without remuneration up to one ounce (1 oz.) of cannabis to a person twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Source: RI General Laws §21-28.11View official code

Full Breakdown

Beyond the 6/12 plant caps, RI law imposes practical conditions on home grows. Each plant must bear a tag listing the cultivator's full legal name, date of birth, and (for medical patients) registration number, a measure inherited from the medical-marijuana program. Plants must be in a locked enclosure, room, or fenced area inaccessible to anyone under 21, and not visible from any public way or adjoining property. Renters must check their lease, landlords may forbid cultivation as a condition of tenancy. Providence enforces visibility complaints through Inspection and Standards; tagging compliance is verified by RICCC and law enforcement.

Violations & Fines

Untagged plants, plants visible from public space, or unsecured grows can result in civil fines and seizure even within the legal plant count.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes on a cannabis plant tag?
Your full legal name, date of birth, and patient ID number if applicable. The tag must be on or immediately next to each plant.
Can my landlord ban home cultivation?
Yes. RI law lets landlords prohibit cannabis cultivation and smoking in lease terms, similar to how they can restrict tobacco smoking.

Sources & Official References

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