Prop 64 (California)

Prop 64, approved in California in 2016, legalized the recreational use and cultivation of marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. It established a regulatory framework for licensing, taxing, and overseeing commercial cannabis activities, aiming to reduce illegal sales, promote public safety, and generate state revenue. The proposition also expunged certain prior marijuana convictions, emphasizing social justice. Overall, Prop 64 shifted cannabis from a criminal offense to a regulated industry, balancing public health, safety, and economic interests.