Oxnard, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plant Limit
- 6 plants per residence
- Age Requirement
- 21+ (or medical patient)
- Location
- Locked, enclosed, not publicly visible
- Code
- HSC §11362.2
Summary
California Proposition 64 allows adults 21 and older to cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence for personal use. Oxnard permits home cultivation indoors and in enclosed structures but may restrict outdoor growing visible from public areas.
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.
(5) For purposes of this section, “private residence” means a house, an apartment unit, a mobile home, or other similar dwelling.
Full Breakdown
Under California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2, adults 21 and older may grow up to 6 cannabis plants per residence in Oxnard. Plants must be grown in a locked space not visible from public areas. Indoor cultivation is permitted within the primary residence or a fully enclosed accessory structure. Outdoor cultivation must be in a secure, enclosed area not visible from public right-of-way. The city may impose reasonable regulations on outdoor cultivation including setbacks, screening, and odor mitigation. Medical cannabis patients with a physician's recommendation may be allowed additional plants under Proposition 215. Landlords may prohibit cannabis cultivation in rental properties as a condition of the lease.
Violations & Fines
Growing more than 6 plants without a commercial license is a misdemeanor. Outdoor grows visible from public areas or not in locked enclosures may result in code enforcement action and plant removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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