Home Grow Laws by State

Can you legally grow cannabis at home? Laws vary dramatically across the United States. Some states allow recreational home cultivation with generous plant limits, others restrict it to medical patients, and many still prohibit it entirely. Explore each state's home grow laws, plant limits, and key regulations below.

21
Recreational Home Grow
4
Medical Only
0
Decriminalized
26
Illegal
Recreational
Medical Only
Illegal
Decriminalized

Alabama

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Alaska

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. PlantsN/A
Mature Limit3

Arizona

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants12

Arkansas

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

California

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6

Colorado

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit3

Connecticut

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit3

Delaware

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

District of Columbia

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit3

Florida

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Georgia

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Hawaii

Medical Only
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. Plants10

Idaho

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Illinois

Medical Only
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. Plants5

Indiana

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Iowa

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Kansas

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Kentucky

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Louisiana

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Maine

Recreational
Rec. Plants3
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit3

Maryland

Recreational
Rec. Plants2
Med. Plants2

Massachusetts

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6

Michigan

Recreational
Rec. Plants12
Med. Plants12

Minnesota

Recreational
Rec. Plants8
Med. Plants8
Mature Limit4

Mississippi

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Missouri

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit6

Montana

Recreational
Rec. Plants4
Med. Plants4
Mature Limit4

Nebraska

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Nevada

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants12
Mature Limit6

New Hampshire

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

New Jersey

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

New Mexico

Recreational
Rec. Plants12
Med. Plants12
Mature Limit6

New York

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit3

North Carolina

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

North Dakota

Medical Only
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. Plants8

Ohio

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit6

Oklahoma

Medical Only
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. Plants12
Mature Limit6

Oregon

Recreational
Rec. Plants4
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit4

Pennsylvania

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Rhode Island

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants12
Mature Limit3

South Carolina

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

South Dakota

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Tennessee

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Texas

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Utah

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Vermont

Recreational
Rec. Plants6
Med. Plants6
Mature Limit2

Virginia

Recreational
Rec. Plants4
Med. Plants4
Mature Limit4

Washington

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. Plants15

West Virginia

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Wisconsin

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Wyoming

Illegal
Rec. PlantsN/A
Med. PlantsN/A

Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis remains illegal under US federal law. State home cultivation laws and regulations are subject to change and may vary by local jurisdiction. Always verify current laws with official state resources and consult with a qualified attorney before growing cannabis at home. Cannabismarketcap does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented.