Is Recreational Marijuana Use Legal In California?

PublishedDec 04, 2024

CategoryDrug Offenses

Reading Time4 min read

Proposition 64 legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older. But the law has guardrails that catch many people off guard.

What Is Legal

Adults may possess up to 28.5 grams of cannabis and 8 grams of concentrate, cultivate up to 6 plants at home, and consume in private residences.

What Is Still A Crime

Possession for sale without a license (HS 11359), unlicensed cultivation beyond 6 plants, transport for sale, and DUI of cannabis (VC 23152(f)) are all still prosecuted aggressively.

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