Cannabis in California is legal for both medical and recreational use. In recent decades, the state has been at the forefront of efforts to reform cannabis laws, beginning in 1972 with the nation's first ballot initiative attempting to legalize cannabis. read more
As of November 2016, both recreational and medical marijuana are legal. In order to purchase from a licensed medical dispensary, you need a medical marijuana card, which you can get from specific doctors in the state. You must be a resident of California to get a card. read more