New York approves homegrown marijuana amid retail concerns
New York has edged closer to allowing residents aged 21 and over to grow their own marijuana at home, following the state Cannabis Control Board’s recent adoption of new rules on Friday.
This decision, nearly three years after the legalization of marijuana in the state, introduces the possibility for individuals to cultivate up to six plants — three mature and three immature — at their residences. The regulations are still pending a 60-day public comment period before enactment.
The move arrives as New York anticipates its fourth outdoor growing season since marijuana legalization in spring 2021, clarifying misconceptions around unlicensed home cultivation. Each household, regardless of the number of adult occupants, is limited to growing no more than six mature and six immature plants simultaneously. Additionally, individuals can possess up to 5 pounds of cultivated cannabis flower from their private residences.