Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 14 — CANNABIS AND INDUSTRIAL HEMP
Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 14.02 Cannabis Use and Personal Cultivation
Imperial County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Imperial County
Cite as: Imperial County Municipal Code Chapter 14.02 · Text as of 2026-10-04
14.02.010 - Medical cannabis use.¶
Use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products is allowed within the unincorporated areas of Imperial County, in accordance with the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 and § 11362.7 et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code.
(Ord. No. 1543, § 1, 6-18-19)
14.02.020 - Recreational cannabis use.¶
Use of recreational cannabis and recreational (adult-use) cannabis products is allowed within the unincorporated areas of Imperial County, by persons twenty-one (21) years of age or older, in accordance with § 11357 et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code.
(Ord. No. 1543, § 1, 6-18-19)
14.02.030 - Personal cultivation.¶
Personal cultivation of medical and recreational cannabis shall be allowed in the unincorporated areas of Imperial County, in accordance with § 11362.2 and § 11362.77 of the California Health and Safety Code, and subject to the following restrictions:
A. All personal cultivation of cannabis shall be conducted either inside a private residence, or within a fully enclosed and secured accessory structure located in the rear yard of a private residence that is not visible by normal unaided vision from a public place.
B. Accessory structures used for personal cultivation of cannabis shall be constructed with all applicable permits in accordance with Title 9 of the County of Imperial Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 1543, § 1, 6-18-19)
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