Citrus Heights, CA Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Dispensaries
- Banned citywide
- Cultivation
- Commercial banned
- Manufacturing
- Banned
- Delivery
- State-licensed allowed
- Personal Use
- Allowed per Prop 64
Summary
Citrus Heights bans all commercial cannabis businesses, including retail dispensaries, cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and distribution within the city. State-licensed cannabis delivery into Citrus Heights is permitted under California law, but no storefront or brick-and-mortar cannabis business is allowed.
(a) (1) Except as set forth in the Medicinal Cannabis Patients' Right of Access Act (Chapter 26 (commencing with Section 26320)), this division shall not be interpreted to supersede or limit the authority of a local jurisdiction to adopt and enforce local ordinances to regulate businesses licensed under this division, including, but not limited to, local zoning and land use requirements, business license requirements, and requirements related to reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, or to completely prohibit the establishment or operation of one or more types of businesses licensed under this division within the local jurisdiction. (2) Except as set forth in the Medicinal Cannabis Patients' Right of Access Act (Chapter 26 (commencing with Section 26320)), this division shall not be interpreted to supersede or limit existing local authority for law enforcement activity, enforcement of local zoning requirements or local ordinances, or enforcement of local license, permit, or other authorization requirements.
Full Breakdown
Citrus Heights Municipal Code prohibits all commercial cannabis activity as defined in MAUCRSA (Business & Professions Code §26000 et seq.). No retail dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturers, testing labs, microbusinesses, or distributors may operate within city limits. This local ban is expressly authorized by state law, which permits cities to prohibit commercial cannabis activities while still requiring them to allow personal indoor cultivation. Delivery by state-licensed retailers based in other jurisdictions is permitted citywide under California's statewide delivery rules (14 CCR §5416) following the Bureau of Cannabis Control v. City of Santa Cruz-aligned regulatory position, though the issue has been contested by other cities. Any attempt to operate an unlicensed or unpermitted cannabis storefront is subject to nuisance abatement, administrative citations, and criminal prosecution.
Violations & Fines
Unlicensed commercial cannabis activity: fines up to $1,000-$30,000 per day under local and state code; misdemeanor or felony charges under B&P §26038.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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