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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.

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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.

Source: cannabis.ca.gov → · Updated July 12, 2026

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