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Cannabis Regulations in Downey, CA (2026)

2 verified cannabis regulations for Downey, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Home Cultivation

Downey allows indoor personal cannabis cultivation only inside a fully enclosed, secure structure, capped at six plants, 50 square feet of cultivation area, and 1,200 watts of grow lights, under Municipal Code § 9428.12; outdoor growing stays banned.

Downey Home Marijuana Cultivation Rules

Significant Restrictions

Downey, CA, Municipal Code § 9428.12

Cultivation of marijuana indoors for personal consumption shall be permitted within a fully enclosed and secure structure by persons 21 years of age or older, which shall conform to the following minimum standards: ... (b) Cultivation shall be limited to up to six living marijuana plants: ... (3) For accessory dwelling units, cultivation of marijuana is prohibited. ... (e) Indoor lights require...

Dispensary Zoning

Downey bans commercial cannabis outright: no zone permits a dispensary, delivery service, or any other commercial cannabis establishment or activity under Municipal Code §§ 9428.04, 9428.06, and 9428.08.

Downey Commercial Cannabis Ban

Heavy Restrictions

Downey, CA, Municipal Code §§ 9428.04, 9428.06, 9428.08

§ 9428.04. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY PROHIBITED. It is unlawful for any person or entity to own, manage, conduct, or operate any commercial cannabis establishment or activity or to participate as an employee, contractor, agent or volunteer, primary caregiver, qualified patient, or in any other manner or capacity, in the City of Downey. ... § 9428.06. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT PROHIBI...

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