Cannabis in Oakland
11 licensed Oakland cannabis sellers on Verdex. City-permitted onsite consumption, 15% excise + 10.75% sales tax, 21+ with ID and 28.5 g limit.
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- Sellers listed
- 5
- License verified
- 5
- Minimum age
- 21+
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See the Red ListKey rules in California
Plain-language summary. The regulator is California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC).
Minimum age
21 for adult use; 18+ with a physician's recommendation for medicinal purchases
Possession
Up to 28.5 g non-concentrated cannabis and 8 g concentrate (adults 21+)
Daily purchase limit
Adult use: 28.5 g flower, 8 g concentrate, 6 immature plants per day; medicinal: 8 oz per day or as recommended
Home grow
Up to 6 plants for adults 21+; no volatile-solvent extraction; local permits or indoor rules may apply
Public use
Not allowed in public places, where tobacco smoking is banned, or within 1,000 ft of schools/day cares/youth centers while children are present; locally licensed lounges only
Taxes
15% state excise tax + sales tax on the total + local cannabis taxes; MMIC holders exempt from sales tax only
Driving
No open containers in vehicles; keep cannabis sealed or in the trunk
Summary, not legal advice — rules change; check local law. Last reviewed Sep 2026.
Look up a licenseHow cannabis is sold in Oakland
- Legal age
- 21+
- Limit
- 28.5 g flower, 8 g concentrate
- Cannabis excise
- 15% (CDTFA, from Oct 1, 2025)
- Sales tax in Oakland
- 10.750%
- On-site use
- Only at dispensaries holding an Oakland onsite consumption permit
- Delivery
- Yes, from licensed retailers
- Out of state
- Not allowed to carry cannabis past the California line
Can you smoke inside an Oakland dispensary?
Only at a store that holds a city onsite consumption permit. Oakland Municipal Code 5.80.025 lets an operating dispensary apply for this special permit, and the city holds a public hearing before granting it. In 2022, for example, a hearing officer reviewed a request from Blunts and Moore on 66th Avenue for a patio lounge where guests must pass security and buy on site first.
Public hearing on an onsite consumption permit for a dispensary patio at 701 66th Avenue.
Draft ordinance 25-0176 filed to create stand-alone consumption lounge permits and exempt them from smoking limits.
The lounge ordinance goes back to the City Council's Rules and Legislation Committee.
The lounge ordinance proposes three permit types, but the city page does not show a final vote, so treat stand-alone lounges as pending. Everywhere else, state rules apply: private property with the owner's consent, no use where tobacco smoking is banned, and none in public places.
What you pay at an Oakland register
| Charge | Rate | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabis excise tax | 15% of the retail price | State (CDTFA) |
| Sales tax | 10.750% of price plus excise | State, Alameda County and city |
| City cannabis business tax | Paid by the store, built into prices | City of Oakland |
| Example: $40 pre-roll pack | About $50.94 total | - |
Oakland's sales tax is higher than San Jose's 10.000%, so the same item costs slightly more here. Medicinal buyers with a state Medical Marijuana ID card are exempt from sales tax, according to CDTFA.
Licensed Oakland stores with full profiles
Six of the 11 licensed sellers have full Verdex profiles. Harborside and Element 7 Montclair Village are two of them, and Smoakland and Ohana Cannabis show their license details so you can match them against the state record. Ask any store directly whether it holds an onsite permit before planning to consume there.
Cannabis in Oakland: questions
Are there cannabis lounges in Oakland?
Oakland lets licensed dispensaries add onsite consumption through a special city permit under Municipal Code 5.80.025, after a public hearing. A separate ordinance for stand-alone lounges was still in committee as of July 2025, so ask a store whether it holds a permit.
What is the sales tax on cannabis in Oakland?
Oakland's combined sales tax rate is 10.750%, applied to the price plus the 15% state cannabis excise tax. Together they add roughly 27% to the shelf price.
Can tourists buy cannabis in Oakland?
Yes. Any adult 21 or older with a valid government photo ID can buy at a licensed retailer. Cannabis cannot be taken out of California, so plan to finish or leave it before you travel.
How many licensed dispensaries does Verdex list in Oakland?
Verdex lists 11 licensed sellers in Oakland from official registers, and 6 have full profiles with license and rating details. The list updates as the state register changes.
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