Fresno County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plant Limit
- 6 per residence (state)
- Outdoor
- BANNED (county)
- Indoor
- Enclosed, locked, secure
- Age
- 21+
Summary
CA Prop 64 allows adults 21+ to grow up to 6 plants per residence for personal use. Fresno County requires indoor-only cultivation; all outdoor personal cultivation banned per County Code Chapter 10.90.
(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 CA Health & Safety Code §11362.2, adults 21+ may cultivate up to 6 living plants per private residence. Fresno County's ordinance requires personal cultivation to be fully enclosed, locked, and not visible from public view. OUTDOOR personal cultivation is prohibited in unincorporated county. Plants must be grown inside a residence or secure accessory structure. Landlords may prohibit.
Violations & Fines
Outdoor cultivation or over 6 plants: infraction/misdemeanor, up to $100 fine for first offense per state, county abatement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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