Home Cultivation: Concord vs Richmond
How do home cultivation rules compare between Concord, CA and Richmond, CA?
Concord and Richmond have similar restriction levels.
Concord, CA
Contra Costa County
Health and Safety Code section 11362.2 grants every adult 21 or older the statewide right to cultivate up to six cannabis plants indoors, and bars local governments from completely prohibiting indoor personal cultivation.
View full Concord rules →Richmond, CA
Contra Costa County
Health and Safety Code section 11362.2 grants every adult 21 or older the statewide right to cultivate up to six cannabis plants indoors, and bars local governments from completely prohibiting indoor personal cultivation.
View full Richmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Concord | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Plant limit | 6 plants per residence | 6 plants per residence |
| Indoor preemption | H&S Code 11362.2(b) | H&S Code 11362.2(b) |
| Minimum age | 21 years | 21 years |
| Possession limit | 28.5g flower | 28.5g flower |
| Outdoor regulation | Local discretion | Local discretion |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Concord FAQ
Can my California city ban indoor home cultivation entirely?
No. Health and Safety Code 11362.2(b)(3) expressly prohibits cities and counties from completely banning indoor personal cultivation of six plants in a private residence by adults 21 or older.
What restrictions can cities still impose?
Cities may require enclosed and locked areas, limit visibility from public spaces, mandate ventilation, and ban outdoor cultivation. They cannot impose conditions that effectively eliminate indoor cultivation.
Richmond FAQ
Can my California city ban indoor home cultivation entirely?
No. Health and Safety Code 11362.2(b)(3) expressly prohibits cities and counties from completely banning indoor personal cultivation of six plants in a private residence by adults 21 or older.
What restrictions can cities still impose?
Cities may require enclosed and locked areas, limit visibility from public spaces, mandate ventilation, and ban outdoor cultivation. They cannot impose conditions that effectively eliminate indoor cultivation.
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