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Cannabis Regulations in Santa Clara, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Home Cultivation

Santa Clara adults 21+ may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence under California Proposition 64. Outdoor cultivation is prohibited - plants must be grown indoors in a locked, secure area.

Santa Clara Home Cannabis Cultivation

Heavy Restrictions

California Health & Safety Code Section 11362.2

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 kep...

Dispensary Zoning

Santa Clara prohibits commercial cannabis businesses including retail dispensaries, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery storefronts within city limits. Only personal cultivation is allowed.

Santa Clara Cannabis Dispensary Zoning

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Santa Clara County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Santa Clara city rules.

Cannabis Regulations in Santa Clara County