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Stockton, CA Cannabis Regulations: Personal Cultivation Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Plant cap
6 plants per residence
Age
21 and older
Outdoor grows
Banned in Stockton
State law
HSC 11362.2 (Prop 64)

Summary

Under California Proposition 64, Stockton residents 21 and older may grow up to six cannabis plants per residence for personal use. Stockton requires indoor cultivation only and prohibits outdoor grows visible from public rights-of-way or accessible to minors.

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. (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. (5) For purposes of this section, "private residence" means a house, an apartment unit, a mobile home, or other similar dwelling.

Source: California HSC 11362.2View official code

Full Breakdown

California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2 lets adults 21 and older cultivate up to six living cannabis plants per private residence. Cities cannot ban indoor personal cultivation, but they can require it occur inside a locked, secure structure and ban outdoor cultivation entirely. Stockton's commercial cannabis ordinance treats outdoor home grows as a violation, and indoor cultivation must avoid creating odor, mold, or electrical hazards. Plants must be inaccessible to anyone under 21. Cultivation in a rental property requires landlord consent, and HOAs can restrict the practice further within their CC&Rs.

Violations & Fines

Outdoor home cultivation, growing more than six plants, allowing minor access, or creating fire or mold hazards can trigger code citations, abatement, and child endangerment referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow cannabis in my Stockton backyard?
No. Stockton requires personal cultivation occur indoors in a locked, secured area. Outdoor home grows are prohibited even though state law permits up to six plants per residence.
Does the six-plant cap apply per person or per home?
Per residence, not per adult. A household with multiple adults still cannot exceed six living cannabis plants total under California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2.

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