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Cannabis Regulations in Bristol County, MA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bristol County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Home Cultivation

Adults 21+ in Bristol County can grow up to 6 cannabis plants (12 per household) under MGL c. 94G §7. Plants must be enclosed and not visible from public areas.

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Some Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94G, § 7 – Personal use of marijuana; home cultivation

Personal use of marijuana (a) Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person 21 years of age or older shall not be arrested, prosecuted, penalized, sanctioned or disqualified under the laws of the commonwealth in any manner, or denied any right or privilege and shall not be subject to seizure or forfeiture of assets for: ...

Dispensary Zoning

Cannabis retailers in Bristol County operate under CCC licensing (935 CMR 500). Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton approved retail; some towns opted out under MGL c. 94G §3.

cannabis/dispensary-zoning

Some Restrictions

MGL c. 94G §3 — Local control of marijuana establishments

Section 3. Local control (a) A city or town may adopt ordinances and by-laws that impose reasonable safeguards on the operation of marijuana establishments, provided they are not unreasonably impracticable and are not in conflict with this chapter or with regulations made pursuant to this chapter and that: (1) govern the time, place and manner of marijuana establishment operations and of any bu...

Cannabis Regulations by City in Bristol County

2 cities in Bristol County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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