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Cannabis Regulations in Thousand Oaks, CA (2026)

5 verified cannabis regulations for Thousand Oaks, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Home Cultivation

Adults 21 and older may grow up to six cannabis plants per household indoors in Thousand Oaks under California Proposition 64. Outdoor cultivation is prohibited by city ordinance. All plants must be in a locked, enclosed space not visible from public areas.

Thousand Oaks Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code § 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

All commercial cannabis businesses including dispensaries, delivery services, cultivation facilities, and manufacturing operations are banned in Thousand Oaks. The city has exercised its authority under Proposition 64 to prohibit all commercial cannabis activity within city limits.

Thousand Oaks Cannabis Dispensary Zoning

Heavy Restrictions

Cannabis Delivery Rules

State-licensed cannabis delivery services may deliver to Thousand Oaks addresses despite the local commercial cannabis ban. The 2020 Court of Appeal ruling protects statewide delivery rights for state-licensed retailers.

Cannabis Delivery to Thousand Oaks Addresses

Some Restrictions

California Business and Professions Code Section 26090 (Cannabis Delivery)

(a) Deliveries, as defined in this division, may only be made by a licensed retailer or microbusiness, or a licensed nonprofit under Section 26070.5. (b) All employees of a retailer, microbusiness, or nonprofit delivering cannabis or cannabis products shall carry a copy of the licensee's current license and a government-issued identification with a photo of the employee, such as a driver's lice...

Personal Cultivation Limits

Proposition 64 lets Thousand Oaks adults cultivate up to six cannabis plants indoors per residence. The city restricts outdoor personal cultivation as state law allows, requiring fully enclosed indoor growing.

Personal Cannabis Cultivation Limits

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2 (Personal cannabis cultivation limits)

(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 ...

Commercial Cannabis Zoning

Thousand Oaks bans all commercial cannabis activity citywide, including dispensaries, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing, and delivery operations. Proposition 64 lets cities prohibit commercial activity locally.

Commercial Cannabis Prohibited Citywide

Heavy Restrictions

California Business and Professions Code Section 26200 (Local Control)

(a) (1) Except as set forth in the Medicinal Cannabis Patients' Right of Access Act (Chapter 26 (commencing with Section 26320)), this division shall not be interpreted to supersede or limit the authority of a local jurisdiction to adopt and enforce local ordinances to regulate businesses licensed under this division, including, but not limited to, local zoning and land use requirements, busine...

Looking for Ventura County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Thousand Oaks city rules.

Cannabis Regulations in Ventura County