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San Bernardino County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Personal Cultivation Limits (2026)

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Key Facts

Plant limit: Six per residence
Outdoor cultivation: Prohibited unincorporated
Age requirement: 21 and older
Landlord permission: Required for renters

These county ordinances apply to of San Bernardino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

Adults 21 and older may grow up to six cannabis plants per private residence in San Bernardino County, but unincorporated areas require indoor cultivation inside a fully enclosed secure structure.

Full Breakdown

Proposition 64 and Health and Safety Code 11362.2 allow personal cultivation of up to six plants per residence. San Bernardino County Code Chapter 84.34 restricts cultivation in unincorporated areas to a fully enclosed and locked accessory structure or interior room. Outdoor cultivation visible from public areas, neighboring parcels, or aerial view is prohibited. Renters need written landlord permission. Plants must not be visible from the public right of way and must use secure ventilation that prevents odor migration to adjacent parcels in desert and mountain communities.

Violations & Fines

Outdoor or unenclosed cultivation, more than six plants, or commercial sales without a state license trigger nuisance abatement and fines up to 1000 dollars per plant per day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow on my back patio?

Not in unincorporated SBC. Cultivation must occur in a fully enclosed, lockable structure not visible from outside. Greenhouses with locking doors and opaque walls generally qualify if odor is contained.

What about Joshua Tree or Yucca Valley?

Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms set their own rules. In unincorporated Joshua Tree, county Chapter 84.34 applies. Verify local zoning before planting any cannabis.

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