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Learn about the statutes, regulations and ordinances that govern cannabis businesses and consumers in California. Find out how to apply for a license, comply with the rules, and access equity programs.
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Learn about the rules and regulations for cannabis use, possession, cultivation and sale in California. Find out how to buy cannabis from licensed retailers, where to use it, and how to report illegal activity.
Learn about the legal status, possession limits, tax rates, and changes of recreational and medical marijuana in California. Find out how to buy, grow, and sell cannabis in the state and what are the penalties for violating the laws.
Cannabis in California has been legal for medical use since 1996, and for recreational use since late 2016. The state of California has been at the forefront of efforts to liberalize cannabis laws in the United States, beginning in 1972 with the nation's first ballot initiative attempting to legalize cannabis (Proposition 19).
Learn about the legal status, use, and penalties of cannabis in California for adults 21 and older and medical patients. Find out the differences between state and federal laws, and the resources for more information.
Learn about the legal framework, regulations, and licensing process for cannabis businesses in California. Find resources, data, and announcements from the state agency that oversees the cannabis industry.
Learn about the legal and prohibited activities, penalties, rights and taxes for adult-use and medical cannabis in California. Find out how to obtain cannabis legally, how to clear records of prior convictions, and how federal law affects state licensing.