cali laws

[Staypuff]

What exactly are the laws in cali on how much u can carry, grow, and harvest?

[dadinpain]

Hello there, I believe the laws are 6 mature or 12 imature plants, and up to 8 oz of dried medicine. These are the general guidlines to follow......as it depends on the person or the Dr as to what is recommended. Some patients can show a use for more plants and medication, a Dr will write you a recommendation letter for that amount.

Later Gator
Dad

[420]

last time i checked it was half a pound for personal possession and you can grow 12 plants.

[420]

this is what i believe as well

I believe the laws are 6 mature or 12 imature plants

ps. nice to see you dadinpain, hope all is well in your world brother.

[dadinpain]

Hey there.......Im not so sure your answere is the right one.....but you can NOT grow 12 plants. You can start 12.....sex them.....and keep your best 6 females. as soon as you go to the 12/12 light and they start to flower. You are only allowed 6. This is my take on the law and how it is written. Am I wrong?

Later Gator

[Mr.WeedMan]

Originally Posted by 420

last time i checked it was half a pound for personal possession and you can grow 12 plants.

not sure about half pound but it's definitely 12 plants

[Dr. 215]

The law states no more than 12 immature no more than 6 mature.

[George_Jung]

Everyone that replied it correct when applied to certain situations. But possession...simple possession is 28.5 grams or less (1 ounce). What everyone else was mentioning was amount to cultivate. You can find California Medical Marijuana Laws at: (they keep it updated)

Possession
28.5 g or less misdemeanor none $100
More than 28.5 g misdemeanor 6 months $500
28.5 g or less on school grounds while school open (over 18 yers old) misdemeanor 10 days $500
More than 28.5 g on school grounds while school open (over 18 yers old) misdemeanor 6 months $500
Cultivation
Any amount (exception for patients or caregivers) felony 16 - 36 months none
Sale
Gift of less than 28.5 g misdemeanor none $100
Any amount felony
2 - 4 years
none
28.5 g or less by a minor misdemeanor none $250
Any amount to a minor over 14 years old felony 3 - 5 years none
Any amount to a minor under 14 years old (includes offering, inducing, distributing, or employing) felony
3 - 7 years
none
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Any conviction of minor under 21 causes driver's license suspension for 1 year.
Details

Possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana is not an arrestable offense. As long as the offender can provide sufficient identification and promises to appear in court, the officer will not arrest the offender. Upon conviction of the misdemeanor charge the offender is subject to a fine of $100. Possession of greater than 28.5 grams is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.

Proposition 36
The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act passed by 61% in 2000

Possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana on school grounds when the school is open is punishable by up to 10 days in jail and a $500 fine. Possession of greater than 28.5 grams or more of marijuana in a school zone is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.

The cultivation or processing of any amount of marijuana is punishable by up to sixteen months in state prison. There is an exception to the cultivation prohibition for patients or patients’ caregivers who possess or cultivate for personal use by the patient upon approval of a physician.

The laws regarding possession and cultivation of marijuana do not apply to patients or patients’ primary caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for the personal medical use of the patient, upon the recommendation or approval of a physician.

Selling marijuana in any amount is punishable by 2 – 4 years in the state prison. Giving away less than 28.5 grams is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $100.

Sale of marijuana to a minor is punishable by 3 – 5 years in prison.

For anyone under the age of 21 convicted of any of the above offenses, the state may suspend the offender’s driver’s license for up to one year.

Possession of paraphernalia is a civil fine of $200-$300 for the first offense and goes up to $5,000-$6,000 for a fifth or subsequent violation within a five-year periood.

A breakdown of CA county and local medical marijuana guidelines is available here: http://www.safeaccessnow.net/countyguidelines.htm.

Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.

Medical marijuana: This state has medical marijuana laws enacted. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief, nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective. For more information see NORML's Medical Marijuana section.

Hemp: This state has an active hemp industry. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L. that contains minimal (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Various parts of the plant can be utilized in the making of textiles, paper, paints, clothing, plastics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, insulation, animal feed, and other products. For more information see NORML's Industrial Use section.

California - NORML

[Soniq420]

Originally Posted by George_Jung

Possession
28.5 g or less misdemeanor none $100

Don't forget to vote for Prop 5 this year, among other prison population reforms it would remove the criminal penalty for <1z and replace it with a $100 civil infraction (i.e. traffic ticket)

[George_Jung]

Originally Posted by soniq420

Don't forget to vote for Prop 5 this year, among other prison population reforms it would remove the criminal penalty for <1z and replace it with a $100 civil infraction (i.e. traffic ticket)

Ah! Most definitely, good point Soniq420! November 4th! And for anyone that doesn't know Prop 5: "The measure would prohibit sending paroled drug offenders back to prison for parole violations unless they commit a new felony, have a violent or serious record or are considered high risk by prison officials."

Wish North Carolina would lighten their penalties. Especially in sale and cultivation! Nevermind, completely different topic! ^_^

[burn it]

we have laws

[bezerkeleybud]

It varies from county-to-county, even city-to-city. Oakland, you can have 72 plants, Berkeley just passed Measure JJ which unlimits the number of plants, the DA in Humboldt refuses to prosecute under 100 plants due to case overload, sonoma county has a 30 plant limit, most counties have the 6/12 rule. Check your local laws.

[burn it]

For real never new that I just planted as much as i wanted.

[stimothy]

CAUTION !!!!
Check the local laws in your county. california has a general basic law and then each county has their own regulations. You should never just take someones word for it, do your own homework if you don't want to end up in jail!
The laws are changing and although they seem to be more laxed, BE CAREFUL because ignorance is no excuse for breaking the law!
ASA, Americans for safe access has all the current information and they will send you email alerts when the law changes. You can be assured they know the laws and your best bet is to check daily, keep under the guidelines for your county.
here is the website . >>> ASA*:*Advancing Legal Medical Marijuana Therapeutics and Research
You can also help to change the laws, support the movement for full legalization and keep up to date with all the local, state and national marijuana news.
Get educated !

[stimothy]

Please don't guess. If you don't know, look it up, get educated .
the DEA is pissed and will bust your ass.
Ignorance is no excuse for breaking the law.
each county has implemented their own little guidelines.
Here is the place to get your up to date information. You can be alerted by email whenever there is any change in laws. Remember that california is state law and that is not federal law. The feds will bust your ass for having an extra seed shell so get educated! ASA*:*Advancing Legal Medical Marijuana Therapeutics and Research