Cannabis Regulations in Santa Monica, CA (2026)
3 verified cannabis regulations for Santa Monica, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Adults 21+ may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per household under CA Prop 64. Plants must be in a secure, enclosed area not visible from public view. Indoor cultivation is permitted; outdoor must be screened from view.
Santa Monica Home Cannabis Cultivation
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2 (Personal Cannabis Cultivation - Six-Plant Limit)
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 Monica requires a cannabis retailer permit and City business license before operating any retail cannabis dispensary, with location standards set by Chapter 9.31 and operating hours capped at 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. All commercial cannabis activity not covered by Chapter 6.200 is expressly prohibited.
Cannabis: Dispensary Zoning
Significant RestrictionsSanta Monica Municipal Code §§ 6.200.025, 6.200.040(d), 6.200.070(a), 6.200.150
§ 6.200.025. License and permit required. (a) Business License Required. All cannabis retailers and all non-City-based cannabis delivery retailers shall obtain a business license from the City to engage in business in the City. (b) Cannabis Retailer Permit Required. Prior to operating any retail cannabis business in the City, the owner or operator shall obtain a cannabis retailer permit for eac...
Buffer Zones
Commercial cannabis uses in Santa Monica must be located at least 600 feet from schools, youth centers, and licensed day care centers, measured at the time a complete permit application is submitted.
Cannabis: Buffer Zones
Some RestrictionsSanta Monica Municipal Code § 9.31.095
E. Location Requirements. 1. Cannabis uses shall be permitted within nonresidential districts. 2. Permitted cannabis uses shall be prohibited within 600 feet of the following locations: a. Schools, as defined in Section 9.51.030. b. A youth center that is in existence at the time a complete commercial cannabis business permit application is submitted. c. A day care center licensed by the State ...
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