some states have a actual specified number that causes the act of growing to move from misdemeanor to felony, for instance; in FL anything under 25 plants is a misde. while anything 25 or over is a felony.... but you also have to take into consideration if you live in proxy to a school, park, church, or other public places, that can cause even a misde. grow to become a felony as well..... because your obviously selling it to kids if you grow and live near a park..... *rolls eyes* geez... these laws suck ass....