San Benito County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

The establishment, development, construction, maintenance, or operation of a marijuana dispensary is hereby prohibited, and is not a permitted use in any zoning district, even if located within an otherwise permitted use. No person shall establish, develop, construct, maintain, or operate a marijuana dispensary, and no application for a building permit, use permit, variance, or any other entitlement authorizing the establishment, development, construction, maintenance, or operation of any marijuana dispensary shall be approved by the County of San Benito or any officer or employee thereof.

(B)   Definitions. The following definitions are used in this section.

(1)   MARIJUANA DISPENSARY means any of the following:

(a)   Any for profit or not-for-profit facility, building, structure, premises, or location, whether fixed, mobile, permanent or temporary, where any person(s) (including, but not limited to, any “primary caregiver(s),” “qualified patient(s)” or “person(s) with an identification card”) makes available, sells, gives, distributes, or otherwise provides marijuana to any two or more other persons (including, but not limited to, any “primary caregiver(s),” “qualified patient(s)” or “person(s) with an identification card”) pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 11362.5 et seq. and/or §§