The cultivation, possession, distribution and use of marijuana are federal crimes in all circumstances. These activities remain illegal under state law although there are limited circumstances under which they may be permitted by state law, but continue to be illegal under federal law.
Presently, Sacramento County does not permit the operation of any marijuana dispensaries or marijuana-related businesses, and business licenses to operate these businesses are not available.
A. View the unincorporated area map.
A. Please contact other city governments in our County for their regulations.
A. Operating a Dispensary or marijuana-related business is prohibited in the unincorporated County.
Property Owners will be sent a Notice of Violation by Sacramento County Code Enforcement and will be subject to all subsequent fines and fees for allowing an unlicensed business in violation of local zoning law on their property.
Sacramento County Code Enforcement may also pursue fines and penalties against the property owner. Administrative penalties quickly progress from $100 per day to $500 per day for Zoning Code violations, and additional Building Code fines progress to $1000 per day. If unpaid, the County liens the property to obtain payment of these penalties.
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