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California Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational legal for adults 21+ (Prop 64, 2016; medicinal at 18+ with a recommendation).

PermittedVerified Jul 12, 2026

Recreational legal for adults 21+ (Prop 64, 2016; medicinal at 18+ with a recommendation). Regulated by the Dept. of Cannabis Control.

Official source: cannabis.ca.gov →

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