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Fresno County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 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.

City-specific rules exist: Sanger, and Fresno have their own home cultivation rules that differ from Fresno County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

(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.

Source: CA H&S Code 11362.2 Personal CultivationView official code

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

Can I grow cannabis outside in my backyard?
No. Fresno County bans outdoor personal cultivation even though state law allows 6 plants. Must be grown indoors or in a secure enclosed structure.
How many cannabis plants can I grow indoors in unincorporated Fresno County?
Up to 6 living plants per private residence per CA H&S §11362.2, provided they are fully enclosed, locked, and not visible from public view.
Can my Fresno County landlord prohibit cannabis cultivation?
Yes. Landlords may ban cannabis cultivation and use in rental properties under California law, and lease terms are enforceable.

Sources & Official References

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