Rhode Island Statewide Rule

Rhode Island Cannabis Home Cultivation Limits Set Statewide

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Rhode Island (2026)

The Rhode Island Cannabis Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 21-28.11, lets adults 21 and older cultivate a limited number of cannabis plants at home. Section 21-28.11-22 allows up to three mature and three immature plants per dwelling unit.

Key Facts

Statute: Section 21-28.11-22
Plant limit: 3 mature, 3 immature
Applies per: Dwelling unit, not person
Age: 21 and older
Home storage: Up to 10 ounces

Source: Rhode Island General Assembly

Full Breakdown

Under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 21-28.11 (the Rhode Island Cannabis Act of 2022), adults 21 and older may possess up to one ounce in public and store up to ten ounces at home. Section 21-28.11-22 permits home cultivation of no more than three mature and three immature cannabis plants per dwelling unit, a per-household limit rather than per person. Plants must be grown out of public view in a secure space inaccessible to anyone under 21. Medical patients and caregivers operate under separate, more permissive tagged-plant rules.

Violations & Penalties

Exceeding the plant limit or improper storage can bring civil fines, forfeiture of plants, and possible criminal charges for distribution outside the personal-use scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Rhode Island city ban home cannabis growing?

The Cannabis Act authorizes adult home cultivation statewide within statutory limits; it does not expressly grant municipalities power to ban personal cultivation, though landlords may restrict growing in rentals.

How many cannabis plants can I grow at home?

Up to three mature and three immature plants per dwelling unit under Section 21-28.11-22, grown out of public view in a secure area inaccessible to anyone under 21.

Sources

RIGL Chapter 21-28.11

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