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Massachusetts

State · United States

Legal with limits

#6 of 51 in United States
would rank #2 among countries

Recreational: LegalMedical: Legal

A law signed in April 2026 doubled the public limit to 2 oz (10 oz at home); six plants per adult, twelve per household. Licensed shops since 2018, but a November 2026 ballot question would end recreational sales.

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Federal law still prohibits non-medical cannabis everywhere in the United States; these scores describe state law. Counties and cities can add their own rules, and state law does not apply on federal land. Select a segment to show or hide the rules.

Possession · 25%6/10 United States: 4

adds 15.0 of 25 points

A law signed in April 2026 doubled the public limit from 1 oz to 2 oz; 10 oz is allowed at home.

Personal cultivation · 25%4/10 United States: 3

adds 10.0 of 25 points

Six plants per adult, twelve per household. Plants visible from a public place bring a $300 civil penalty.

Punishment & enforcement · 20%6/10 United States: 2

adds 12.0 of 20 points

Nothing within the limits.

Sharing & gifting · 10%5/10 United States: 4

adds 5.0 of 10 points

Gifts of up to 2 oz between adults are legal (1 oz before the April 2026 law).

Consumption · 10%3/10 United States: 3

adds 3.0 of 10 points

Private only; social consumption sites have been approved in principle.

Legal access · 10%6/10 United States: 5

adds 6.0 of 10 points

Licensed shops since 2018; towns can ban them. Question 8 on the 3 November 2026 ballot would prohibit recreational sales while keeping possession of up to 1 oz legal.

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Last updated: 4 October 2026

Massachusetts

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