Is it legal to smoke pot in california?

In passing Proposition 64 on Tuesday, Californians approved a measure that made recreational marijuana use legal. So the question is, can you smoke up today? Fear not: Smoking weed in California is no longer punishable as of Nov. 9. So if you want to light up, go for it — with some caveats. read more

Fear not: Smoking weed in California is no longer punishable as of Nov. 9. So if you want to light up, go for it — with some caveats. These include age limits (must be 21 or older), vehicle use (it's prohibited), and how much marijuana you can legally possess (no more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, or 8 grams of a concentrated form). read more

Medical marijuana at the dispensary Canna Care in Sacramento on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (For the Times) At 62 pages long, Proposition 64 is a detailed and complicated document that spells out how California will regulate and tax the growth, transportation and sale of marijuana for recreational use. read more

An exception is provisions under the Medical Marijuana Medical Protection Act, allowing people with cancer, AIDS and other chronic illnesses the right to grow or obtain marijuana for medical purposes when recommended by a doctor. read more