How much medical marijuana can you possess in California?
Yes.
Medical marijuana is legal in California. Updated October 2026.
Possession limits
The recorded possession limit for medical marijuana in California is 8 oz (230 g).
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in California.
No separate over-limit penalty text is on file; the headline status still applies.
This is a long-tail extract of the main California ruling, published only because a possession figure exists in the dataset.
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.