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Torrance, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Recreational
Up to 6 plants indoors
Medical
Up to 12 plants indoors
Location
Inside residence or accessory structure
Outdoor
Prohibited

Summary

Personal cannabis cultivation is limited to indoor growing inside private residences or accessory structures. Medical patients may grow up to 12 plants indoors.

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.

Source: Torrance Municipal Code Division 4, Chapter 13 - Medicinal Cannabis and Adult-Use Cannabis (Personal Cultivation)View official code

Full Breakdown

Under Proposition 64, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence in Torrance. Cultivation must occur indoors or within a fully enclosed, locked structure not visible from public. Torrance has banned all commercial cannabis operations while respecting state-protected home cultivation rights. Odor must not constitute a nuisance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow cannabis in Torrance?
Yes. Adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants indoors per Prop 64. Commercial cannabis is banned.
Are there dispensaries in Torrance?
No. Torrance bans all commercial cannabis. State-licensed delivery from other cities is allowed.

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