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Is Cannabis Legal In California?

Oct 29 (newsonjapan.com) - When voters in California approved the Compassionate Use Act in 1996, the state became the first country to legalize cannabis for medical use.

Cannabis use for medicinal and recreational purposes by adults over 21 is now legal in California.

The cannabis sector is highly controlled to guarantee that businesses may function in a risk-free and protected environment.

  • Businesses conduct safe operations.
  • Products are free of contaminants and well branded to offer clients information.
  • Children are kept safely away from cannabis.

January 2023, the very first ever competition of its kind, the American Autoflower Cup, will be held for the very first time in the state of California. Growers will compete against some of the most skilled cultivators and breeders in the country to see who will emerge as the winner of the first American Autoflower Cannabis Cup.

Cannabis For Both Medical And Recreational Purposes Can Now Be Regulated And Used Legally

In California, marijuana use for recreational purposes has been permitted since 2018. As a result of voters' support of a plan in 2016, cannabis for medical and recreational purposes can now be regulated and used legally.

Adults over the age of 21 are now permitted to use up to:

  • one (1) ounce of marijuana in its dried form
  • eight (8) grams of cannabis concentrate

They are also permitted to cultivate up to six plants for their own personal use; however, this privilege is subject to specific limits.

Adults who possess more than these amounts of cannabis for recreational use face the possibility of being charged with a misdemeanor and receiving a fine.

  • maximum of six months in the county jail and
  • a possible fine of up to USD 500.

Under the age of 21, being caught in possession of marijuana can result in a conviction for a misdemeanor, a fine, or, if the offender is under 18, drug counseling and community service (if under 18 years of age).

Restriction Both On The Sale And The Transport Of The Products

It is still a crime in the state of California to sell or possess marijuana to sell it unless you get a license from both the state and the local government.

In California, breaking the laws of cannabis is considered a criminal offense for the vast majority of people. On the other hand, those who have a history of major convictions, such as numerous drug offenses, run the risk of being prosecuted with a felony for breaching California's drug laws.

What About The Laws About Cannabis Concentrate?

A cannabis concentrate is the raw or purified separated resin collected from the marijuana plant. Several other names also refer to it.

  • "hash"
  • "hashish"

According to California law, cannabis concentrate is still regarded to be marijuana. It signifies some things, one of which is that individuals who are permitted to possess, cultivate or people who are legally allowed to keep, cultivate, grow, or transport medical marijuana may do so with a cannabis concentrate.

Additionally, following Proposal 64, simple possession of concentrated cannabis for recreational use is legalized; nevertheless, an individual is only permitted to possess up to 8 grams of the substance for personal use.

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