Home Cultivation: Arlington vs Cambridge
How do home cultivation rules compare between Arlington, MA and Cambridge, MA?
Arlington and Cambridge have similar restriction levels.
Arlington, MA
Middlesex County
Massachusetts preempts local bans on personal cannabis cultivation under MGL c.94G §7, allowing adults 21+ to grow up to six plants per person and twelve per household statewide.
View full Arlington rules →Cambridge, MA
Middlesex County
Under MGL c.94G (the Cannabis Control Act), Massachusetts adults 21 and older may grow up to 6 cannabis plants per person or 12 per household indoors out of public view. Cambridge follows state law.
View full Cambridge rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Arlington | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | MGL c.94G §7 | - |
| Per Adult | Up to 6 plants | - |
| Per Household | Maximum 12 plants | - |
| Local Bans | Preempted | - |
| Age | - | 21 and older |
| Plant limit | - | 6 per adult, 12 per household |
| Enclosure | - | Locked and out of public view |
| State law | - | MGL c.94G |
| Lease rules | - | Landlord may prohibit |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Arlington FAQ
Can my Massachusetts town ban home cannabis cultivation?
No. MGL c.94G §7 establishes a statewide right to home cultivation that municipalities cannot prohibit. They may not zone personal grows out of residential districts.
Can my landlord prohibit growing cannabis?
Yes. While the state cannot ban it, private landlords and condominium associations may include lease or bylaw provisions restricting cultivation, smoking, or possession on their property.
Cambridge FAQ
Can I grow cannabis at home in Cambridge?
Yes, adults 21-plus can grow up to 6 plants per person or 12 per household under state law, in a secure indoor area.
Does Cambridge add any city rules?
No additional local prohibition, but odor and nuisance rules apply and landlords may prohibit cultivation in leases.
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