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California Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in California for adults 21 and older (Prop 64, 2016), and medicinal use is allowed at 18 and older with a recommendation.

PermittedVerified Jul 12, 2026
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Recreational cannabis is legal in California for adults 21 and older (Prop 64, 2016), and medicinal use is allowed at 18 and older with a recommendation. It is regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control.

Official source: cannabis.ca.gov →

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Cannabis Legal Status in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • ArizonaPermitted

    Recreational cannabis is legal in Arizona for adults 21 and older (Proposition 207, 2020). It is regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

    Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: azdhs.gov · Full Arizona rule →

  • NevadaPermitted

    Recreational cannabis is legal in Nevada for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (legalized 2016; sales 2017).

    Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: ccb.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →

  • OregonPermitted

    Recreational cannabis is legal in Oregon for adults 21 and older (Measure 91; sales began 2015). A medical program (OMMP) also operates.

    Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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