Downey allows indoor cultivation of up to 6 cannabis plants per residence for personal use by adults 21+. Must be fully enclosed, limited to 50 sq ft and 1,200 watts. Not allowed in ADUs or garages. Medical cultivation under 21 is prohibited locally (DMC 9428.10).
Under Proposition 64, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence in Downey. Cultivation must occur indoors or in a fully enclosed, locked structure not visible from public areas. Downey has banned all commercial cannabis businesses while respecting state home cultivation rights. Odor must not constitute a nuisance for neighbors.
Exceeding limits: citation and removal. Public visibility: code enforcement. Volatile extraction: criminal charges.
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