Moorpark, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plants Allowed
- 6 per residence, indoors only
- Commercial Cannabis
- Prohibited citywide
- Outdoor Growing
- Not permitted
- Medical Delivery
- Allowed with prescription
- Recreational Delivery
- Prohibited
Summary
Moorpark allows indoor cultivation of up to 6 cannabis plants per household as required by California state law (Prop 64). Plants must be grown indoors and not visible from public areas. No commercial cultivation, sales, or warehousing of marijuana is allowed anywhere in Moorpark.
(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
Under California Proposition 64 (Adult Use of Marijuana Act), adults 21 and older may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence for personal use. Moorpark permits this indoor cultivation as required by state law but prohibits any outdoor growing. Plants must be kept in a locked space not visible from a public place. No commercial cultivation, processing, distribution, sales, or warehousing of marijuana is permitted in the city. Medical marijuana patients with valid prescriptions may have cannabis delivered to their homes, but recreational delivery remains prohibited in Moorpark. The city's smoking ordinance (Chapter 8.32) regulates where marijuana may be smoked, applying the same restrictions as tobacco.
Violations & Fines
Growing more than 6 plants, outdoor cultivation, or any commercial cannabis activity violates both state and local law. Outdoor plants visible from public areas may be subject to administrative citation. Commercial operations face criminal prosecution. Contact Code Compliance at (805) 517-6232.
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