How's Pot Doing in California?
Cannabis is 100% Legal in California
Last reviewed: January 13, 2026
Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of California?
YES
"Adults 21 or older can possess and consume cannabis in California. Under this law, it is legal for adults 21 and older to have: Up to 28.5 grams (about one ounce) of marijuana plant material; Up to 8 grams of concentrated cannabis (like oils or wax)." - cannabis.ca.gov
Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of California?
YES
""Adults 21 or older can legally buy cannabis from licensed retailers in California. You can buy up to 28.5 grams of non-concentrated cannabis, 8 grams of concentrated cannabis, and 6 immature cannabis plants per day."" - cannabis.ca.gov
Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of California?
YES
""You can grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home if you’re at least 21 years old."" - cannabis.ca.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of California?
YES
"A qualified patient or primary caregiver may possess no more than eight ounces of dried marijuana per qualified patient. If a qualified patient or primary caregiver has a doctor’s recommendation that this quantity does not meet the patient’s medical needs, the patient or primary caregiver may possess an amount of marijuana consistent with the patient’s needs." - cannabis.ca.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of California?
YES
""You can buy cannabis for medicinal use if you are 18 or older and have either a physician’s recommendation, a valid county-issued medical marijuana identification card (MMIC), or be a primary caregiver for a qualified patient. You can buy cannabis for adult use if you are 21 or older. You can buy cannabis at licensed retail stores or by delivery."" - cannabis.ca.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of California?
YES
""A qualified patient or primary caregiver may possess no more than eight ounces of dried marijuana per qualified patient. In addition, a qualified patient or primary caregiver may also maintain no more than six mature or 12 immature marijuana plants per qualified patient. If a qualified patient or primary caregiver has a doctor's recommendation that this quantity does not meet the patient's medical needs, the patient or primary caregiver may possess an amount of marijuana consistent with the patient's needs."" - cannabis.ca.gov