Sacramento County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plant Limit
- 6 per residence
- Outdoor
- Prohibited
- Indoor Structure
- Fully enclosed required
- Visibility
- Not from public view
- State Law
- HSC 11362.2
Summary
Adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants for personal use under Prop 64 and HSC 11362.2. Sacramento County requires indoor cultivation only; outdoor grows prohibited in unincorporated areas.
(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
California Health and Safety Code 11362.2 (Prop 64) allows adults 21 and older to cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants at their private residence. Sacramento County Code Chapter 6.88 requires personal cultivation to be conducted entirely indoors inside a fully enclosed and secure structure at the primary residence. Outdoor personal cultivation is prohibited in all unincorporated Sacramento County. Cultivation must not be visible from any public place, must include odor control, must meet building and electrical codes, and cannot exceed the 6 plant statewide limit. Rented premises require landlord permission.
Violations & Fines
Outdoor personal grows and indoor grows exceeding 6 plants are subject to administrative citations from 500 to 1,000 dollars plus abatement and potential criminal referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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