in Massachusetts

Reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Official info: mass.gov

Recreational

Legal to have
Buy in store
Grow at home

Medical

Legal to have
Buy in store
Grow at home

Recreational

Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Massachusetts?

YES

“Adults 21 and older may possess 2 ounces of marijuana, or 10 ounces at home.” — mass.gov

Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Massachusetts?

YES

“Adults 21 and older may purchase up to 2 ounces of marijuana.” — mass.gov

Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Massachusetts?

YES

“Adults 21 and older may grow up to 6 plants at home, or 12 plants if more than one adult in the household grows.” — mass.gov

Is it legal to consume cannabis in parks, on sidewalks, or similar outdoor public spaces in the state of Massachusetts?

“No person shall consume marijuana in a public place or smoke marijuana where smoking tobacco is prohibited.” — mass.gov

Is it legal for public businesses such as cafes, bars, or conference centers to allow on-site cannabis consumption in the state of Massachusetts?

“Public consumption is prohibited except in a designated area of a licensed marijuana establishment in a city or town that has voted to allow on-premises consumption. This host does not list an open public consumption venue.” — mass.gov

Medical

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Massachusetts?

YES

“A registered qualifying patient or personal caregiver is not subject to arrest or prosecution for medical-use marijuana.” — mass.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Massachusetts?

YES

“Registered qualifying patients may purchase medical-use marijuana from a licensed medical marijuana establishment.” — mass.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Massachusetts?

YES

“A qualifying patient or their caregiver with a cultivation registration may grow plants sufficient for a 60-day supply of medical marijuana.” — mass.gov

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