California Adult Use of Marijuana Act

The California Adult Use of Marijuana Act, approved in 2016, legalizes the recreational use of marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. It permits possession of limited amounts, personal cultivation, and regulates legal commercial sales through licensing and taxation. The law aims to reduce criminal penalties, generate state revenue through taxes, and ensure safe access by establishing regulations on quality, distribution, and marketing. It also emphasizes public health, safety, and environmental protections while dispensaries and related businesses operate within a controlled framework to serve adult consumers legally.