Cannabis in SLO County

Each residence can grow up to six (6) plants, confined to 100 square-feet of grow area.

• Permits are not required for personal cultivation.
• All structures, and any plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems, should be legally built with all applicable permits.
• Access to cannabis should be limited with locking doors or gates.
• Structures shall be equipped with odor control filtration and/or ventilation systems to eliminate offsite nuisance odor.
• Any artificial lighting should be shielded and confined to the inside of the structure.

Indoors in a legally established dwelling or structure that is fully enclosed and secured. Outdoor cultivation is not permitted. Personal cultivation must take place at the person's full-time residence.

The smoking or consumption of medical and recreational cannabis is prohibited in public places and in places where smoking tobacco is prohibited. This includes hallways and lobbies of apartment buildings and hotels, on the street, in schools, amusement parks, public parks and places of business open to the general public. The smoking or consumption of cannabis is also prohibited within 1,000 feet of a school or youth area while children are present.

Adults over the age of 21 years old can cultivate cannabis for personal use only.

Only licensed dispensaries can sell cannabis or cannabis products. Individuals cannot sell or distribute cannabis.

Adults over the age of 21 years old can use cannabis.