Recreational marijuana sales became legal in California on Jan. 1, 2018, marking a major milestone for the state’s cannabis industry and its many customers.
Proposition 64, the voter-approved law that governs recreational pot in the Golden State, however, doesn’t offer the complete freedom to buy, grow and smoke marijuana just anywhere you please.
In reality, the rules are fairly strict. And they are consequential for employers and employees and anyone who wants to sell, purchase, consume or transport cannabis in the state.
Who Can Buy Weed in California?
Now that we have answered the question “is weed legal in California”, the next thing that you are most probably curious about is whether you are eligible or not to make a purchase. Based on the California marijuana laws that are currently in place, as long as you are over the age of 21, you can buy marijuana for whatever purpose it may serve. You need to present a government-issued ID when buying.
If you are 18 to 20 years old, on the other hand, you can still buy marijuana but only for the medical purposes. You need to be enrolled in the medical marijuana program of the state to be able to buy weed.
The legalization of marijuana in California -- despite its continued prohibition at the federal level -- has no doubt created some confusion. But keep in mind that there are still ways to be in violation of state law, such as possessing or growing more than is allowed or failing to comply with regulations governing commercial marijuana activities.
What else should users know?
Transporting marijuana will be an issue for most users, and the law is strict in this area. Users cannot smoke in their vehicles, or any type of transportation vehicle, for that matter. If someone is going to transport his or her pot or edible, it must be in the unbroken, sealed container it was purchased in—or in an acceptable childproof container. Otherwise, opened containers must be stored in a locked space outside the cab, such as a vehicle’s trunk.
Is home growing weed legal?
It is legal for persons aged 21 and over to cultivate (home grow) up to 6 cannabis plants per household. For medicinal use, that number rises to 12 plants per household. And the home-grow industry is increasing year on year, as new equipment and turnkey grow kits drive usage through convenience and costs savings.
However, you cannot simply plant them in your backyard. The law specifically prohibits homegrown cannabis to be planted in the garden and/or any place that is visible to the public.
No smell – No one should be able to smell your grow or smell cannabis on you. This makes you an easy target for police and marijuana haters!
No sell – Statistically, people who are growing cannabis strictly for personal use deal with far less legal trouble than people who sell their cannabis. This even applies in places like Colorado where it’s legal within the state!
No tell – Having fewer people know about your grow reduces the chances of you getting busted by law enforcement or burglarized by thieves. I know it’s hard not to show off your awesome growing skills, but this one secret that needs to stay a secret! In fact, telling someone about your grow is the easiest way to get yourself in trouble one way or another.
To ensure that your plant has the best chance at life, we suggest constructing a marijuana grow kit. This will be a marijuana grow tent that's airtight and can contain a cannabis grow light to let your plant create the nutrients it needs to survive.
Most people will end up converting a medium-sized mini-fridge for this. This is because a refrigerator can contain the smell of a plant fairly well, and also won't be too obvious in a closet.
You will need to ensure that your grow box has a full spectrum LED grow light. A typical cannabis plant will need about 12 hours of light per day, after all. You can read a guide on how to make a good grow box here.
To ensure maximum subtlety, we suggest spray-painting the box's exterior black.
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