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Anza, CA Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)

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Key Facts

Authority: HSC 11362.3
Public penalty: Up to $100
School buffer: 1,000 feet
County parks: Ordinance 539
Lounges: Not authorized in unincorporated

Riverside County rule: Anza does not have its own ordinance for public marijuana use. The rule below comes from Riverside County and applies to Anza.

Summary

California Health and Safety Code section 11362.3 prohibits smoking or consuming cannabis in public places. Riverside County applies the rule across unincorporated parks, sidewalks, and any location where tobacco smoking is also banned.

Full Breakdown

Proposition 64 legalized adult-use cannabis but Health and Safety Code section 11362.3 prohibits consumption in public places, in vehicles, within 1,000 feet of schools or day care while children are present, and anywhere smoking tobacco is restricted. Riverside County extends the rule to county-controlled parks and beaches under Ordinance 539. Licensed cannabis-consumption lounges are permitted only with state license type 9 and local approval; unincorporated Riverside County does not currently authorize such lounges. Cultivation and dispensary zoning fall under Ordinance 348.4801.

Violations & Fines

Public cannabis consumption is an infraction with up to $100 fine. Possession in protected zones, such as near schools, can elevate to misdemeanor under Health and Safety Code section 11362.3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke cannabis in my car?

No. Cannabis use in motor vehicles is prohibited under HSC 11362.3 whether the vehicle is moving or parked. Drivers and passengers face citations and possible DUI investigation.

Are cannabis lounges available?

Not in unincorporated Riverside County. Some incorporated cities such as West Hollywood permit licensed consumption lounges, but the unincorporated county has not adopted authorizing rules.

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Anza, CA Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)

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