Under California Proposition 64 and Sacramento City Code Chapter 5.150, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six cannabis plants per residence for personal use. Plants must be grown indoors or in a fully enclosed and secure structure not visible from a public place. No permit is required for personal cultivation, but landlords may prohibit cultivation in rental properties. Medical marijuana patients may also cultivate under state Compassionate Use Act provisions.
The six-plant limit applies per residence regardless of the number of adults living there. Plants must not be visible from public areas and must be in a locked space if minors are present. Outdoor cultivation in open gardens is not permitted within city limits — plants must be in a greenhouse or enclosed structure. The city prohibits cultivation that creates a nuisance including odor, mold, or electrical hazards. Commercial cannabis cultivation requires a separate city permit under the cannabis business regulations.
Exceeding the six-plant limit or cultivating commercially without a permit can result in code enforcement action, administrative fines, and potential criminal charges under state law. Nuisance violations from odor or unsafe conditions can lead to abatement orders.
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