New York Greenlights Home Cannabis Cultivation, Issues 105 New Licenses – What You Need To Know
New York State’s journey toward comprehensive cannabis legalization reached a new milestone as the Cannabis Control Board officially approved home cultivation rules for residents. This landmark decision allows New Yorkers 21 and older to grow their own weed at home, adhering to specific plant count limits to ensure compliance.
Key Details Of The New Home Grow Rules
The regulations, initially proposed in February, underwent a 60-day public comment period before final approval and are expected to take effect in the coming weeks, noted the Times Union. These new rules, allow individuals to grow up to six cannabis plants, with a household cap of 12 plants, regardless of the number of adults residing there. This includes a mix of six mature and six immature plants.
For legal growers, the regulations allow possession of up to five pounds of cannabis flower per household. Those transforming flower into concentrate must adhere to equivalent weight restrictions. However, …