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Local Cannabis Guidelines and Ordinances in California

Not Updated; Historical

Looking for local guidelines and ordinances?

California’s main law governing cannabis businesses is the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA). MAUCRSA is a dual-licensing system, meaning that local authorization is needed in addition to a state license, giving local jurisdictions precise local control over commercial cannabis activity.

Many local jurisdictions have issued local permits, and many others have passed bans prohibiting cannabis businesses. California began issuing state licenses in January 2018.

Local implementation of the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA):

Click on links to see historical information about each of California’s 58 counties.

Please note that some documents are downloadable PDF files; others are links to external sites.

Caution:  Please note that local regulations and ordinances are constantly changing, and the guidelines on this site have not been updated in several years. Please check with the local jurisdiction to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

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