After the legalization of marijuana in California in 2018, adults age 21 and over can possess:
The crime is punishable by:
Authorities cannot conduct a search or take property without a valid search warrant. If no warrant, then they must have a legal excuse for not having one. If the police:
This is opposed to six plants each. 2
8.2. Possession of hash with intent to sell – HS 11359
Sometimes a conviction in California can result in a non-citizen being either:
The following restrictions also apply:
This statute also says that it is a misdemeanor if:
4. Does a conviction affect gun rights?
Per HS 11358, it is an infraction if someone aged 18-20 cultivates marijuana. The crime is punishable by a maximum fine of $100.
The term “cultivate” means to do any of the following:
For one thing, the strict quantity limits applicable to recreational do not apply. Medical marijuana users can, with a doctor’s recommendation, possess as much marijuana as their condition reasonably demands for medical purposes.
Marijuana-based offenses are punished severely under federal law. 23 Just a couple of examples will illustrate this point.
It is still a crime to sell marijuana in California — or to possess it with the intent to sell it — other than with both a state and local license.
7. Is driving with marijuana a crime?
Under the new policy, federal prosecutors in each state are free to decide whether to arrest and prosecute marijuana users and sellers – even if they are in compliance with state marijuana laws.
You may have heard that people under the age of twenty-one (21) face a lower threshold for being convicted of California DUI. This is correct. The laws that apply to underage (under-21) DUI in California are a bit different than those for people 21 and older. The first thing to remember is that if you break .
10. What are the immigration consequences?
Regardless of whether it is grown indoors or outdoors, the marijuana plants must be in a secure location not accessible to minors.
California law also allows the distribution of medical marijuana through non-profit medical marijuana dispensaries, collectives or cooperatives.