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San Bernardino County, CA Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)

Heavy Restrictions

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Key Facts

Statewide rule: HSC 11362.3
Vehicle ban: CVC 23222
School buffer: Stricter penalties
Events: State license needed

These county ordinances apply to of San Bernardino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

California Proposition 64 and San Bernardino County rules ban smoking, vaping, or eating cannabis in public places, including streets, parks, and county buildings in unincorporated areas.

Full Breakdown

California Health and Safety Code section 11362.3 makes it unlawful to smoke or ingest cannabis in any public place or in a location where tobacco smoking is prohibited. San Bernardino County extends those rules across unincorporated regional parks, trails, and government facilities. Driving with an open cannabis container or consuming inside a vehicle remains illegal under California Vehicle Code section 23222. The county also prohibits commercial cannabis events outside of permitted state-licensed venues, and smoking near schools or daycares is a strict-liability offense.

Violations & Fines

Public cannabis use carries infraction fines that escalate near schools, plus possible misdemeanor charges for driving while consuming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I consume cannabis in my own backyard?

Generally yes if you are 21+, on private property, and out of public view; landlords and HOAs may still ban smoking, and shared multi-family balconies often count as common areas.

Are cannabis events allowed in unincorporated SBC?

Only at venues licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control with local approval; unsanctioned consumption events violate state and county rules and can be shut down by the Sheriff.

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San Bernardino County, CA Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)

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