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Illinois Cannabis Home Cultivation (2026)

Conditional: Illinois does not allow recreational home growing — only registered medical patients may cultivate, up to 5 plants per household, kept locked and out of public view.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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Cannabis Home Cultivation in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaRestricted
Indiana prohibits home cultivation — growing cannabis at home is illegal.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: iga.in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
IowaRestricted
Home cultivation is illegal in Iowa for everyone, including patients.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: hhs.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KentuckyConditional
Home cultivation is prohibited in Kentucky — only licensed cultivators may grow, and patients and caregivers may not grow at home.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: kymedcan.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MissouriPermitted
Missouri allows home cultivation only with a personal-cultivation ID card: up to 6 flowering plants, 6 non-flowering plants, and 6 clones per person, kept enclosed and locked.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
WisconsinRestricted
Wisconsin prohibits home cultivation — growing cannabis at home is illegal.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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