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Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY

Chapter 8.13 — PERSONAL CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS

Long Beach Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Long Beach

8.13.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish parameters, consistent with State Law, regarding the personal cultivation of cannabis.

(ORD-20-0012 § 2, 2020)

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8.13.020 - Definitions.

"Private Residence" means a house, an apartment unit, a mobile home or other similar dwelling.

"Public Place" or "Public" means any real property owned, leased, or used by a public entity and any place on private property open to the public, common areas of buildings, private clubs, vehicles, those portions of any private property upon which the public has an express or implied license to enter or remain, and any place visible from such places. "Place open to the public" does not mean any fenced area or a private residence regardless of whether it can be seen from a place open to the public.

(ORD-20-0012 § 2, 2020)

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8.13.030 - Restrictions on Cultivation of Cannabis for Personal Use.

Maximum Number of Plants for Adult Use.

A.

Not more than six (6) living plants may be planted, cultivated, harvested, dried or processed within a single private residence, or upon the grounds of a private residence at one time.

B.

The living plants and any cannabis produced by the plants in excess of 28.5 grams shall be kept within the individual's private residence, or upon the grounds of that private residence (e.g., an outdoor garden), shall be kept in a locked space, and shall not be visible by normal unaided vision from the public space.

(ORD-20-0012 § 2, 2020)

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