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Grow Cannabis Legally

Grow Cannabis Legally

Introduction

If you want to grow your own cannabis, there are plenty of states that make it legal. Before you start growing weed, though, it’s important to know what the laws in your state are—and what they’re not. If you don’t follow the rules or if someone finds out about your grow op (whether it’s intentional or not), you could face serious consequences for breaking the law. Here’s everything you need to know about growing marijuana in various parts of the country:

Alaska

In Alaska, you can grow up to six cannabis plants per household. If your home is more than 25 miles from a marijuana store, however, the limit increases to 12 plants (or 24 if it’s more than 50 miles).

California

You can grow six plants per household in California. If you have more than six people living in the house, then you can grow another six plants per person over the age of 18. 

It doesn’t matter where or how you choose to grow cannabis legally: You may grow indoors or outdoors (in a greenhouse), under natural light (in a closet), using artificial lights (in a tent), or with both types of lighting (in a shed). You can even choose to cultivate it inside your house if that suits your needs better than any other method of cultivation.

Colorado

  • You can grow up to six plants in Colorado.
  • If you have a medical card, you can grow up to 12 plants.
  • If you are a caregiver and have a medical card, then you may grow 24 plants or 99 plants if the patient is over 21 years of age or has an approved debilitating condition such as cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDs (HIV), chronic pain (cancer), severe nausea and seizures caused by epilepsy.

District of Columbia (DC)

If you’re looking for a place that combines great weather and legal cannabis, look no further than Washington, D.C. It’s perfect for growing marijuana indoors or outdoors, but if you’re going to grow outdoors it’s important to know that it gets quite humid here in the summer months. If you live in an apartment building without air conditioning or have limited access to AC because of your landlord rules, this might not be the best place for you!

Maine

In Maine, you can grow your own cannabis legally. You just need to follow some rules.

The state has a unique program that allows medical marijuana patients to grow their own plants at home—but they must register with the state and adhere to strict regulations in order to do so. They also have a separate rule requiring dispensaries who sell cannabis products (like edibles) to have framed copies of all labels affixed inside their stores with clear view of customers. And even then, personal consumption is limited: Adults over 21 may possess up to 2½ ounces of usable marijuana under one title of ownership for home use only; each household can have up to six flowering plants on site at any given time, but no more than 12 total mature plants per household; it’s illegal for anyone under 21 years old anywhere within 1000 feet from any school property at any time; packaging must be child-resistant and not easily confused with candy or other sweets, which means childproof lids are required on all containers sold commercially through licensed dispensaries in Maine.

Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, it’s legal to grow up to six plants at home. You can’t grow in a public view or on public land, but can do so in your home.

You’ll have the best luck growing cannabis indoors, where you have control over temperature and humidity levels. If you’re planning on growing outdoors, make sure it’s somewhere discreet—and that there won’t be any frosty nights before harvest!

Be sure to check local laws before setting up shop in an RV or car; some places prohibit this kind of operation altogether.

Michigan

Michigan’s 10-plant limit is the most generous of any state that allows home cultivation. However, there are some caveats to this rule:

  • Home growers can only cultivate up to 6 plants for personal use—medical or otherwise.
  • Home growers can only cultivate up to 6 plants for medical use.
  • Home growers can only cultivate up to 6 plants for non-medical use (i.e., recreational).

Nevada

In Nevada, you can grow your own cannabis. This means that if you want to grow your own marijuana for recreational use or medical purposes, it’s perfectly legal in this state.

However, there are a few things to keep in mind before you start growing:

  • You need to be 21 years old or older and live on your own property. If not, then you will need permission from the landlord or homeowner association (HOA).
  • You can only grow up to 6 plants per household at one time; however, each plant must be less than 6 feet tall and cannot have branches more than 12 inches apart from each other.

Oregon

Oregon legalized recreational cannabis in 2014. You can grow up to 4 plants per household, but you can’t grow them in a public place or anywhere where they are visible from a public place. Your plants must also be at least 6 feet away from schools and other places where children gather.

As long as you get permission from your local government (and any property owners whose land you might be growing on), you can grow cannabis in greenhouses, tents and even in your home!

Vermont

Vermont allows you to grow up to 6 plants, but they must be grown in a locked space. Vermont has a lot of restrictions on the amount of cannabis you can grow, though:

  • You must be 21 or older
  • You can only grow up to 2.5 ounces (70 grams) at any given time
  • Cannabis may not be grown in public view

The law does not specify whether indoor or outdoor growing is allowed, so if your greenhouse is visible from street level then it will likely not qualify as private property—check with local authorities before deciding where to keep your plants.

Know what to do before you grow cannabis.

To grow cannabis, you need to know the laws regarding your state. This includes information about the amount of cannabis or plants you can have and whether or not it will be legal for you to purchase seeds and clones. You also need to know what your local laws are—even if they don’t align with state law, they do have an effect on how your garden is managed.

When choosing a dispensary, consider what kind of customer service they offer, their location in relation to where you live and work, as well as their product knowledge (especially if it’s their first time working with medicinal cannabis). And don’t forget: there are many different strains that all offer different benefits!

Conclusion

So, you’re ready to grow your own cannabis? Congratulations! There’s a lot of work that goes into it, but the end result is worth it. Keep in mind that this article only covers some states where growing marijuana is legal. If you have any questions about whether or not you can grow cannabis in another state, or would like specifics on how to set up the best grow, please contact us! We’d be happy to help.