Fresno, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plant Limit
- 6 living plants per household
- Age Requirement
- 21+ years old
- Visibility
- Must not be visible from public areas
- Security
- Outdoor grows must be in locked enclosure
- State Law
- CA Health & Safety Code §11362.2
Summary
Under California Proposition 64 and Health & Safety Code Section 11362.2, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six cannabis plants per household for personal use. Fresno follows state law without imposing additional local restrictions beyond standard nuisance and odor provisions. Plants must be grown in a locked space not visible from a public place. Indoor cultivation is permitted in any zone; outdoor cultivation must comply with setback and screening requirements.
(a) Personal cultivation of cannabis under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1 is subject to the following restrictions: (1) A person shall plant, cultivate, harvest, dry, or process plants in accordance with local ordinances, if any, adopted in accordance with subdivision (b). (2) The living plants and any cannabis produced by the plants in excess of 28.5 grams are kept within the person's private residence, or upon the grounds of that private residence (e.g., in an outdoor garden area), are in a locked space, and are not visible by normal unaided vision from a public place. (3) Not more than six living plants may be planted, cultivated, harvested, dried, or processed within a single private residence, or upon the grounds of that private residence, at one time.
Full Breakdown
State law limits cultivation to six living plants per residence regardless of the number of adults. Plants must not be visible from public right-of-way without the use of binoculars or other aids. Outdoor plants must be in a locked, enclosed area. Local nuisance ordinances regarding odor, lighting, and noise from ventilation equipment still apply. Landlords may prohibit cultivation in lease agreements. Extracting concentrated cannabis using volatile solvents at home is illegal under state law.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding six plants or failing to secure plants from public view can result in infractions or misdemeanors under state law. Strong odors causing a nuisance may trigger code enforcement complaints under FMC nuisance provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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