2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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Suffolk County residents (Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop) may grow cannabis at home under MGL c. 94G, §7: up to 6 plants per adult and 12 plants per household with more than one adult. Plants must be in a locked area not visible from public space. Landlords in all four municipalities may prohibit cultivation in rental units under the standard lease rider permitted by statute.
MGL c. 94G, § 7 (Personal use of marijuana)
Section 7. 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 a...
Boston permits marijuana establishments in specific zoning districts under Article 65 of the Zoning Code with a 500-foot buffer from schools (reducible to 250 feet). Chelsea allows dispensaries by special permit in business districts. Revere caps retail licenses and requires a host community agreement. Winthrop has opted out of recreational retail under MGL c. 94G, §3(a)(2).
1 cities in Suffolk County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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