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New Jersey Cannabis Home Cultivation (2026)

Restricted: Home cultivation is illegal in New Jersey for both recreational users and medical patients, and growing any plants is a crime.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Cannabis Home Cultivation in states bordering New Jersey

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

DelawareRestricted
Delaware prohibits home cultivation for adult recreational users: there is no personal home grow under state law.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: omc.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
New YorkPermitted
New York allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older: up to 3 mature and 3 immature plants per person, and no more than 6 mature and 6 immature per household.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: cannabis.ny.gov · Full New York rule →
PennsylvaniaRestricted
Home cultivation is illegal in Pennsylvania and is not permitted for anyone, including patients — growing even one plant is a criminal offense.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →

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