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California’s Proposition 64

California's Proposition 64, passed in November 2016, legalized recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and over. It allows individuals to possess and use marijuana, subject to certain regulations, such as limits on the amount they can carry. The proposition also established a system for the legal cultivation, distribution, and sale of cannabis, generating tax revenue for the state. It aimed to reduce marijuana-related criminal charges and promote safe use, while also addressing issues related to social justice and the impact of past marijuana laws on communities of color.