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California Cannabis Home Cultivation (2026)

Permitted: California allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older: up to 6 plants per residence, though local rules may require you to grow indoors.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026
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Cannabis Home Cultivation in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • ArizonaPermitted

    Arizona allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older: up to 6 plants per adult and no more than 12 per household, in an enclosed locked area out of public view.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: azdhs.gov · Full Arizona rule →

  • NevadaPermitted

    Nevada allows home cultivation only if you live at least 25 miles from a licensed dispensary: up to 6 plants per person and no more than 12 per household, kept locked and non-public.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →

  • OregonPermitted

    Oregon allows home cultivation: up to 4 plants per residence regardless of how many adults live there, and the plants must not be visible to the public.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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