Under California Proposition 64, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six cannabis plants per household for personal use in Riverside. Plants must be grown indoors or in a locked, enclosed space not visible from a public place. The City of Riverside has adopted local regulations that limit home cultivation to indoor spaces only. Outdoor cultivation is prohibited within city limits.
Under Proposition 64, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence in Riverside. Cultivation must occur indoors or in a fully enclosed, locked structure not visible from public areas or neighboring properties. Despite being the county seat, Riverside maintains a conservative stance on commercial cannabis and bans retail dispensaries. Odor must not create a nuisance for neighbors. Use of volatile solvents for cannabis extraction is prohibited. All applicable building, electrical, and fire codes must be followed for indoor grow setups.
Exceeding plant limits: citation and removal. Public visibility: code enforcement action. Volatile extraction: criminal charges possible.
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