On Friday, June 20, 2025, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted several tobacco retail inspections involving tobacco smoke shops within the City of Oxnard. During the inspections, one of the tobacco smoke shops was found to be selling regulated cannabis products in violation of 11359(b) of the Health and Safety Code. The retailer was also found to be violating several city ordinances and state regulations related to tobacco sales.
The City of Oxnard currently has eight licensed retail cannabis dispensaries operating within the city. The retail cannabis dispensaries are licensed by the State of California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and the City of Oxnard. The retail tobacco smoke shop found to be selling cannabis products is unlicensed and will face fines, revocation of licenses, and possible criminal prosecution related to Health and Safety Code violations. This investigation is ongoing.
