More people tried out their green thumb by growing fruits, vegetables, and cannabis at home during COVID-19 lock-downs. Find out if it is legal to grow cannabis in your home, and if not, you can start planning a move to one of these eight states:
Alaska
In Alaska, adults at least 21 or older can legally grow cannabis in their home. The grower does not have to register to the authorities and can grow up to 6 plants, with only 3 matured and flowering. The limit is double if there are at least two adults who meet the minimum age requirements. However, this will not scale for more adults.
Arizona
While Arizona does not have recreational cannabis, they do allow home grow for medical purposes. A qualifying patient can designate a caregiver. This caregiver will have to be approved by the state and will have to live at least 25 miles from the closest dispensary. A caregiver can grow up to 12 plants.
California
Always progressive, anyone above the age of 21 can grow cannabis. A resident can have up to 6 plants, no matter how many plants reside there. Medical card holders do deal with uncertainty as there are differences in the wording between Prop215 and SB240.
Colorado
Adults over the age of 21 can grow cannabis in Colorado. The individual can raise up to 6 plants with 3 flowering at once. If multiple qualifying adults inhabit the same space, then a maximum of 12 can be grown.
Hawaii
Registered patients and caregivers can grow in Hawaii for medical purposes. Both patient and caregiver need to register with the state and can grow a maximum of 10 plants.
Maine
Adults above the age of 21 can grow marijuana. A total of 6 mature and 12 immature plants can be cultivated.
Massachusetts
Like many others with recreational cannabis laws, Massachusetts allows residents to grow cannabis in their homes. Each house can grow up to 6 plants. If more than 2 adults are present, 12 plants can be grown.
Michigan
Adults who are older than 21 can grow up to 12 cannabis plants at home. Caregivers can grow up to 12 plants to assist a maximum of 5 patients, totaling 60 plants for patients. They can also keep 12 for themselves. Caregiver’s must register with the state.
Nevada
An individual above the age of 21 can grow cannabis, but only if there are no state-licensed retail stores within 25 miles. A total of 12 plants can be grown per household. Registered medical patients can grow up to 12 plants if they are medically unable to travel to a dispensary.