Possession
8 oz (230 g)
Is medical marijuana legal in California?
Yes.
Medical marijuana is legal in California. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Visitors to California are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Home grow
yes (six plants)
Medical cannabis is legal in California for qualifying patients.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes medical marijuana in California as legal. Medical cannabis is legal in California for qualifying patients.
The recorded possession limit for medical marijuana in California is 8 oz (230 g).
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (six plants).
Visitors to California are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
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Frequently asked
Is medical marijuana legal in California?+
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in California.
Is medical marijuana legal everywhere in California?+
The recorded status for California as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much medical marijuana can you possess in California?+
The recorded possession limit is 8 oz (230 g).
Can tourists use medical marijuana in California?+
Visitors to California are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Can you grow medical marijuana at home in California?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (six plants).
When was this California medical marijuana ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with medical marijuana into California?+
Domestic legality in California does not make it legal to carry medical marijuana across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.
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