Starting January 1, 2015, association residents can plant personal use food gardens in their exclusive use
backyards regardless of any restrictions in the governing documents. (
Civ. Code §4750.)
Crops cannot be used for commercial purposes or to
be sold on the property. The change in law does not authorize the
growing of marijuana
or other non-food crops. (
Civ. Code §1940.10(a)(3).)
Associations can adopt reasonable rules and
regulations related to the placement and maintenance of the gardens.
(
Civ. Code §4750(e);
§1940.10(d).)
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