What Is the Recreational Cannabis Purchase Limit in Massachusetts?
If you're 21 or older in Massachusetts, you can legally buy recreational cannabis—but there are strict daily limits on how much you can purchase. These rules are designed to promote safe use and prevent illegal distribution.
Daily Purchase Limits for Adults
In Massachusetts, adults aged 21 and over can purchase up to:
1 ounce of cannabis flower
5 grams of cannabis concentrate
500 milligrams of THC in edibles
These limits apply per day and per individual, regardless of how many dispensaries you visit. For example, you can’t go to multiple shops and buy an ounce at each—you’re still legally limited to one ounce total per day.
Why These Limits Exist
Massachusetts regulators created these limits to:
Promote responsible consumption
Prevent resale or diversion to minors or the illegal market
Ensure supply is distributed fairly across consumers
These restrictions also align with public health and safety efforts, helping to avoid overconsumption or misuse of high-potency products.
What About Possession?
While you can only purchase limited amounts each day, the law allows you to possess more at home. Specifically:
Up to 10 ounces of cannabis flower in your private residence
Any amount of legally grown cannabis, if stored securely
You can also gift cannabis (up to the legal limit) to another adult, but it must be done without payment—selling without a license remains illegal.
Tips for Staying Compliant
Keep your receipts: This can prove your purchases were legal and within limits.
Know your products: Some edibles may look small but contain concentrated THC.
Store safely: Massachusetts law requires cannabis to be stored securely at home, especially if children are present.
Final Thoughts
Massachusetts allows recreational cannabis purchases for adults, but with strict daily limits: 1 ounce of flower, 5 grams of concentrate, or 500mg of THC in edibles. Knowing and following these rules helps ensure you stay on the right side of the law while enjoying cannabis responsibly.
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