Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS›Chapter 5.150 — CANNABIS BUSINESSES
Sacramento Municipal Code Art. X Cannabis Microbusiness
Sacramento Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sacramento
Cite as: Sacramento Municipal Code Article X · Text as of 2026-10-04
5.150.1270 Cannabis microbusiness permit requirements and limitations.¶
A. No person shall operate a cannabis microbusiness in the city without a valid cannabis microbusiness permit issued pursuant to this article, or in a manner that is inconsistent with the permit issued.
B. All microbusiness permits shall be counted against any applicable limits established by this chapter on the number of cannabis business permits issued, if the microbusiness permit allows for the same cannabis-related activity.
C. A cannabis microbusiness permit applicant that proposes to engage in a cannabis-related activity under its microbusiness permit that is subject to permit issuance limits pursuant to this chapter is subject to the applicable lottery requirements for that cannabis-related activity.
D. The city shall not authorize a cannabis microbusiness to engage in a cannabis-related activity for which the applicable cannabis business has permit issuance limits pursuant to this chapter, unless the applicant qualifies for that cannabis business permit in accordance with all applicable requirements including a lottery process. (Ord. 2018-0050 § 2)
5.150.1280 Cannabis microbusiness permit program fee.¶
The cannabis microbusiness permit program fee is established and imposed. The city council shall establish by resolution the amount of the fee and any related penalties. (Ord. 2018-0050 § 2)
5.150.1290 Compliance with other cannabis business requirements.¶
Except as provided in this article, a cannabis microbusiness permittee shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, and state law and regulations applicable to a cannabis microbusiness and the type of cannabis-related activity that it engages in. (Ord. 2018-0050 § 2)
5.150.1300 Storefront cannabis dispensary and cultivation allowed.¶
Notwithstanding section 5.150.450, a cannabis microbusiness that is permitted to engage in the activities of a store-front cannabis dispensary may cultivate cannabis on the same site if it is expressly allowed as a condition of the cannabis microbusiness permit. (Ord. 2018-0050 § 2)
5.150.1310 Retail sales permitted.¶
A. Notwithstanding sections 5.150.630, 5.150.900, and 5.150.1190, a cannabis microbusiness permittee may sell goods and services on or from a permitted cannabis microbusiness site.
B. Notwithstanding sections 5.150.610, 5.150.880, and 5.150.1170, a cannabis microbusiness permittee that operates a storefront cannabis dispensary may open its site to the public pursuant to the applicable provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2018-0050 § 2)5.150.1310
5.150.1330 Display of cannabis microbusiness permit.¶
The cannabis microbusiness permittee shall display its current valid cannabis microbusiness permit issued in accordance with this article inside the lobby of the main entrance to the site. The permit shall be displayed at all times in a conspicuous place so that it may be readily seen by all persons entering the site. (Ord. 2018-0050 § 2)
5.150.1340 Signs.¶
A. Except as provided in subsection B below, a cannabis microbusiness permittee shall post in the lobby of its site signs that state the following:
- "This site is not open to the public."
- "Retail sales of any goods and services is prohibited."
- "Juveniles are prohibited from entering this site."
- "Smoking, ingesting, or consuming cannabis on or within 20 feet of this site is prohibited."
B. If a cannabis microbusiness permittee operates a storefront cannabis dispensary, it is not required to post a sign as described in subsections A.1 and A.2 above.
C. Each sign described in subsection A must be at least 8 inches by 10 inches in size and must be displayed at all times in a conspicuous place so that it may be readily seen by all persons entering the site. (Ord. 2018-0050 § 2)
5.150.1350 Modification of cannabis microbusiness permit activities.¶
A. A cannabis microbusiness permittee may request a modification to add or remove a cannabis-related activity from their permit by submitting a request to the city manager. The request to modify shall be on a form approved by the city manager and may require any information or documentation consistent with the provisions of this code and state law, including additional information pursuant to section 5.150.210.
C. Every request to modify shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable cannabis microbusiness permit modification fee that is hereby established and imposed. The city council shall establish by resolution the amount of the fee and any related penalties.
D. The city shall not approve a modification if it results in a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 2018-0050 § 2)
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