8.02.020 Applicability.

(A) This chapter explains reasonable regulations to allow indoor personal cannabis cultivation as authorized by Health and Safety Code Section paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1.

(B) An indoor personal cannabis cultivation permit is not required. However, structural improvements associated with personal cannabis cultivation may require the property owner or cultivator to obtain a building permit or other entitlement to comply with all applicable zoning, building, electrical and fire code regulations.

(C) Outdoor personal cannabis cultivation is not permitted.

(D) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to allow any conduct or activity relating to the cultivation, distribution, dispensing, sale, or consumption of cannabis that is otherwise illegal under local or state law. Nor shall it be construed, to exempt any activity related to the cannabis cultivation from any applicable electrical, plumbing, land use or other building or land use standards or permitting requirements. No provision of this chapter shall be deemed a defense or immunity to any action brought against any person by the Napa County district attorney's office, the attorney general of the state of California or the United States of America.