Can you smoke marijuana in public in california?

People busted smoking marijuana in public can expect to face a fine of up to $100. Those caught smoking pot in a place where tobacco smoking is prohibited or near a school can be fined up to $250. read more

The safest place to smoke weed in California is still in your home. You can also partoke in someone else's private residence, as long as they're okay with it. Amanda Reiman, manager of marijuana law and policy for the Drug Policy Alliance, told Time she expects people in California will eventually begin holding private events where people can smoke marijuana — "pending local rules," of course. read more

There aren't any public dispensaries in California where you can purchase recreational pot (and there likely won't be any until 2018), and medical dispensaries will still require a doctor's approval before selling to you. Buying marijuana from an unlicensed seller — for example, a drug dealer — is still a big no-no. read more