Los Angeles County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Conditional use permit
- Required if mandated by Title 22 zoning code
- Insurance minimum
- $1,000,000 per incident; $2,000,000 aggregate; LA County as additional insured
- Security guard
- At least one licensed guard on premises during all business hours
- On-site cultivation
- Prohibited except rootless cuttings ≤ 6 inches
- Mandatory revocation
- Triggered by two violations within any 12-month period
- Post-revocation waiting period
- One year before reapplication
Summary
Medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated LA County require a county business license, a conditional use permit from the Regional Planning Commission (if required under Title 22), a public hearing, and at least $1 million per-incident / $2 million aggregate liability insurance.
7.55.050 - Prerequisites to issuance of license. A. A license shall not be granted or issued pursuant to this article unless the application has obtained a conditional use permit, if one is required, by Title 22 of the code. 7.55.110 - Liability insurance—Requirements for medical marijuana dispensary license. No license shall be issued or renewed under article 1 of this part unless the licensee carries and maintains in full force and effect a policy of insurance...The minimum liability limits shall not be less than $1,000,000 for each incident of damage to property or incident of injury to or death of a person, with a general aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000. The policy shall name the County of Los Angeles as an additional insured. B. The policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement providing that said policy shall not be canceled until notice in writing has been given to the office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector at least 30 days prior to the time the cancellation becomes effective.
Full Breakdown
Hours of operation are governed by the conditional use permit rather than the county code directly. Marijuana may not be grown on site except for rootless cuttings no more than six inches long. At least one licensed security guard must be present during all business hours. Alcohol is prohibited on the entire premises including exterior areas. Licenses are non-transferable to another owner or location. Mandatory revocation follows two Title 7 violations within any 12-month period, and former licensees cannot reapply for one year.
Violations & Fines
Mandatory license revocation after two violations within 12 months. Former licensees barred from reapplying for one year. License suspended automatically if insurance lapses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a dispensary set its own hours?
Can the dispensary grow its own supply?
What happens if the dispensary's insurance lapses?
Sources & Official References
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