Garden Grove, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plant Limit
- 6 plants per residence
- Outdoor Growing
- Prohibited
- Indoor Required
- Locked, enclosed space
- Minimum Age
- 21 years old
- Code Enforcement
- (714) 741-5792
Summary
Garden Grove allows home cultivation of up to six cannabis plants per residence for personal use under California Proposition 64 and Health & Safety Code Section 11362.2. Plants must be grown indoors in a locked space not visible from public areas. Outdoor cultivation is prohibited in Garden Grove.
11362.2.
(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.
(b) (1) A city, county, or city and county may enact and enforce reasonable regulations to regulate the actions and conduct in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a city, county, or city and county shall not completely prohibit persons engaging in the actions and conduct under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1 inside a private residence, or inside an accessory structure to a private residence located upon the grounds of a private residence that is fully enclosed and secure.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1, a city, county, or city and county may completely prohibit persons from engaging in actions and conduct under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1 outdoors upon the grounds of a private residence.
Full Breakdown
Under California Health & Safety Code Section 11362.2 (Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act), adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six living cannabis plants per residence for personal use. Garden Grove's Municipal Code restricts cannabis cultivation to indoor growing only. Plants must be kept in a locked, enclosed space within a private residence and must not be visible from any public place or adjacent property. The growing area must comply with all applicable building, electrical, and fire codes. Butane hash oil extraction and other volatile solvent processing are strictly prohibited in residential areas. Cannabis plants cannot exceed the six-plant limit regardless of the number of adults in the household. Landlords may prohibit cultivation in rental properties. The harvested cannabis is for personal use only and cannot be sold. Growing outdoors, including in backyards, greenhouses visible from public areas, or on balconies, is not permitted within Garden Grove city limits.
Violations & Fines
Violations of indoor cultivation requirements are enforced by Garden Grove Code Enforcement. Growing more than six plants, outdoor cultivation, or visible growing operations can result in administrative citations and fines. Illegal sales carry criminal penalties. Contact Code Enforcement at (714) 741-5792.
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