Cannabis Regulations in Butte County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Butte County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Butte County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Dispensary Zoning

Butte County's Zoning Ordinance bans marijuana dispensaries outright. Section 24-166 states plainly that the use is prohibited, and the glossary entry for "Marijuana Dispensary" in Section 24-304 repeats the point, noting the use is prohibited countywide. There is no zone, permit, or conditional approval path that allows a dispensary to open anywhere in unincorporated Butte County.

Marijuana Dispensaries Banned in Butte County

Heavy Restrictions

Butte County Code of Ordinances § 24-166 (Marijuana Dispensaries)

24-166 - Marijuana dispensaries. Marijuana dispensaries shall be a prohibited use within Butte County.

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Cannabis Regulations by City in Butte County

1 cities in Butte County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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2 verified rules • Buffer Zones, Dispensary Zoning

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