State file · CA
California marijuana laws
California permits cannabis possession and use by adults 21 and older and maintains the medical protections that began with Proposition 215. The Department of Cannabis Control licenses and regulates the state's commercial cannabis market.
- Legal status
- adult use
- Last verified
- 2026-10-01
- Index status
- Verified; opens after three linked reports
At a glance
| Key law or measure | Adult Use of Marijuana Act, Proposition 64 (2016) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | California Department of Cannabis Control |
| Primary verification source | Open official source |
| Verification date | 2026-10-01 |