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Cannabis Regulations in Newport Beach, CA (2026)

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

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Home Cultivation

Newport Beach allows personal cannabis cultivation of up to six plants per residence for adults 21 and older under California Proposition 64. Plants must be grown indoors in a private, locked space not visible from public areas. Outdoor cultivation is prohibited throughout the city.

Newport Beach Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules

Some Restrictions

California Health & Safety Code Section 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 ...

Dispensary Zoning

Newport Beach prohibits all commercial cannabis businesses including dispensaries, delivery services, manufacturing, testing, and distribution facilities within city limits. The city exercised its authority under Proposition 64 to ban commercial cannabis operations citywide through municipal code provisions.

Newport Beach Cannabis Dispensary Zoning

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Newport Beach city rules.

Cannabis Regulations in Orange County