Home Cultivation: Cambridge vs Somerville
How do home cultivation rules compare between Cambridge, MA and Somerville, MA?
Cambridge has fewer restrictions than Somerville.
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 →Somerville, MA
Middlesex County
Massachusetts law permits adults 21+ to grow up to 6 cannabis plants per person and 12 per household. Somerville follows MGL c.94G. Plants must be out of public view and secured from minors.
View full Somerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cambridge | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 21 and older | - |
| Plant limit | 6 per adult, 12 per household | - |
| Enclosure | Locked and out of public view | - |
| State law | MGL c.94G | MGL c.94G |
| Lease rules | Landlord may prohibit | - |
| Per adult | - | 6 plants |
| Per household | - | 12 plants |
| Visibility | - | Must be out of public view |
| Volatile extraction | - | Prohibited |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Somerville FAQ
Can my landlord ban me from growing?
Yes. Leases may prohibit cannabis cultivation and smoking. Review your lease before starting a grow.
Can I give cannabis to a friend?
Adults may gift up to one ounce to another adult 21+ without compensation. Selling without a license is illegal.
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