2 rules for unincorporated Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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Worcester County MA follows state law under MGL c. 94G, §7 allowing adults 21+ to cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per person (12 per household with 2+ adults) at their primary residence. Plants must be in a locked, enclosed area not visible from public spaces. Municipalities across Worcester County may adopt additional zoning restrictions but cannot prohibit personal cultivation. The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) regulates commercial grows, and landlords may prohibit cultivation in leases under 935 CMR 500.000.
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...
Worcester County MA municipalities zone cannabis establishments under MGL c. 94G, §3 and 935 CMR 500.000. Retail dispensaries must maintain a minimum 500-foot buffer from K-12 schools under state law, with many Worcester County towns (Leominster, Fitchburg, Worcester, Gardner) adopting 300-500 ft buffers and limiting locations to commercial/industrial districts. Host Community Agreements and local licensing required in addition to CCC licensure. Towns may cap the number of retailers at 20% of local liquor licenses.
MGL c. 94G, § 3 — Local control (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 b...
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