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Calculated Shard: 104 (from laksa043)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa104.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/consumers/whats-legal/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/consumers/whats-legal/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/whats-legal\/","crawl_time":1776885681,"first_indexed_time":1684587081,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,ca!cannabis,www,\/consumers\/whats-legal\/ s443","src_root_hash":"9440933396064374704","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What’s legal - Department of Cannabis Control","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"What’s legal and what’s not\nCannabis is legal in California. You can buy cannabis if you are:\n18 or older with a physician’s recommendation (medicinal use)\n21 or older (adult use)\nCities and counties may have stricter laws about cannabis than the state. Go to your city or county website to learn about rules in your area.\nThere are different rules for medicinal users and adult users. Medicinal users:\nHave higher possession limits\nCan grow more plants at home if their physician recommends it\nBuy more cannabis each day if their physician recommends it\nWhere you can use cannabis\nYou can use cannabis on private property, but not in public places like restaurants or bars.\nYou cannot:\nSmoke cannabis where it’s illegal to smoke tobacco\nSmoke cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center or youth center while kids are present\nProperty owners can ban the use of cannabis on privately-owned property. If you rent, read your rental agreement to see if there are any restrictions.\nMost hotels do not allow guests to use cannabis in their hotel room. Ask the reception desk about the hotel’s policy to be sure. If you stay in a vacation rental, check with the property owner about the rules for your stay.\nCannabis is still illegal under federal law, which means you also cannot:\nUse or possess cannabis on federal lands, like national parks\nTake cannabis across state lines\nGrowing cannabis at home\nYou can grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home if you’re at least 21 years old. If you turn the cannabis into a product, you cannot use volatile solvents like butane or propane.\nSome cities and counties have specific rules for home grows, such as permit requirements or requiring grows to be indoors. Contact your local office to learn the rules in your area.\nDriving with cannabis\nHaving an open container of cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle is illegal. 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Once you find a retailer, you can:\nOrder online for in-store pickup\nOrder online for delivery\nVisit a store\nRetailers must display their state license in their window so customers can see it. You can scan the QR code on the license certificate to verify their status.\nReporting suspicious activity\nSuspect illegal behavior or an unlicensed cannabis retail store?\nYou can file an anonymous complaint against any cannabis businesses, licensed or unlicensed. Please provide as much detail as possible.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/whats-legal\/#body-content)\n\nOfficial website of the State of CaliforniaState of California\n\n[![Department of Cannabis Control Logo](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/logo_horizontal.png)](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/)\n\nMenu\n\n- Applicants\n  - [Applicant Overview](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/applicants\/)\n  - [Access the license portals](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/applicants\/access-license-portals\/)\n  - [Application and license fees](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/applicants\/application-license-fees\/)\n  - [Application resources](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/applicants\/application-resources\/)\n  - [CEQA review for cannabis businesses](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/applicants\/ceqa-review-for-cannabis-businesses\/)\n  - [Equity fee relief](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/applicants\/equity-fee-relief\/)\n  - [How to apply for a license](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/applicants\/how-to-apply\/)\n  - [License types](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/applicants\/license-types\/)\n- Licensees\n  - [Licensee Overview](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/)\n  - [CannaConnect Licensee Resources](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/cannaconnect-compliance-hub\/)\n  - [Renewal](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/how-to-renew-your-license\/)\n  - [Disaster relief programs](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/disaster-relief-programs\/)\n  - [Cultivation](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/cultivation\/)\n  - [Testing laboratories](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/testing-laboratories\/)\n  - [Manufacturing](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/manufacturing\/)\n  - [Distribution](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/distribution\/)\n  - [Events](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/events\/)\n  - [Retail](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/licensees\/retail\/)\n- Consumers\n  - [Consumer Overview](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/)\n  - [Cannabis recalls and safety notices](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/cannabis-recalls-and-safety-notices\/)\n  - [Real California Cannabis Campaign](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/public-awareness-campaigns\/introducing-real-california-cannabis\/)\n  - [Responsible cannabis use](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/responsible-cannabis-use\/)\n  - [What’s legal](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/whats-legal\/)\n- Cannabis laws\n  - [Laws and regulations](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/cannabis-laws\/)\n  - [DCC regulations](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/cannabis-laws\/dcc-regulations\/)\n  - [California’s cannabis laws](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/cannabis-laws\/laws-and-regulations\/)\n  - [Where cannabis businesses are allowed](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/cannabis-laws\/where-cannabis-businesses-are-allowed\/)\n  - [How regulations are made](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/cannabis-laws\/how-regulations-are-made\/)\n  - [Rulemaking](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/cannabis-laws\/rulemaking\/)\n  - [Compliance with state law](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/cannabis-laws\/compliance-with-state-law\/)\n- Resources\n  - [All Resources](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/)\n  - [Cannabis equity](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/equity\/)\n  - [Data dashboards](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/data-dashboard\/)\n  - [DCC communications](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/communications\/)\n  - [DCC forms](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/dcc-forms\/)\n  - [Guidance and checklists for applicants and licensees](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/guidance-and-checklists\/)\n  - [Payments and office locations](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/make-a-payment\/)\n  - [Search for a licensed business](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/search-for-licensed-business\/)\n  - [Submit a complaint](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/file-complaint\/)\n- About us\n  - [About DCC](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/)\n  - [Announcements](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/announcements\/)\n  - [Academic research](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/academic-research\/)\n  - [Cannabis Advisory Committee](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/cannabis-advisory-committee\/)\n  - [Contact information and FAQs](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/contact-us\/)\n  - [Grant funding](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/grant-funding\/)\n  - [Public awareness campaigns](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/public-awareness-campaigns\/)\n  - [Reports and policies](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/reports-and-policies\/)\n  - [UCETF](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/unified-cannabis-enforcement-taskforce-ucetf\/)\n  - [Work for DCC](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/work-for-dcc\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/)\n- [Consumers](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/)\n- What’s legal\n\nPrint\n\n### Consumers\n- [Cannabis recalls and safety notices](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/cannabis-recalls-and-safety-notices\/)\n- What’s legal\n- [Responsible cannabis use](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/consumers\/responsible-cannabis-use\/)\n\n# What’s legal\n## What’s legal and what’s not\nCannabis is legal in California. You can buy cannabis if you are:\n\n- 18 or older with a physician’s recommendation (medicinal use)\n- 21 or older (adult use)\n\nCities and counties may have stricter laws about cannabis than the state. Go to your city or county website to learn about rules in your area.\n\nThere are different rules for medicinal users and adult users. Medicinal users:\n\n- Have higher possession limits\n- Can grow more plants at home if their physician recommends it\n- Buy more cannabis each day if their physician recommends it\n### Where you can use cannabis\nYou can use cannabis on private property, but not in public places like restaurants or bars.\n\nYou cannot:\n\n- Smoke cannabis where it’s illegal to smoke tobacco\n- Smoke cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center or youth center while kids are present\n\nProperty owners can ban the use of cannabis on privately-owned property. If you rent, read your rental agreement to see if there are any restrictions.\n\nMost hotels do not allow guests to use cannabis in their hotel room. Ask the reception desk about the hotel’s policy to be sure. If you stay in a vacation rental, check with the property owner about the rules for your stay.\n\nCannabis is still illegal under federal law, which means you also cannot:\n\n- Use or possess cannabis on federal lands, like national parks\n- Take cannabis across state lines\n### Growing cannabis at home\nYou can grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home if you’re at least 21 years old. If you turn the cannabis into a product, you cannot use volatile solvents like butane or propane.\n\nSome cities and counties have specific rules for home grows, such as permit requirements or requiring grows to be indoors. Contact your local office to learn the rules in your area.\n\n### Driving with cannabis\nHaving an open container of cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle is illegal. If you have cannabis in a vehicle, it must be in either:\n\n- A sealed package or container\n- In the trunk of the vehicle\n\nLaw enforcement officers can pull you over to conduct a sobriety test if they suspect you are operating a car, boat or other vehicle under the influence of cannabis.\n\n## How to buy cannabis\nAll cannabis retailers must have a license from DCC. Licensed retailers have strict rules that:\n\n- Prevent sales to minors\n- Ensure all products are tested\n- Ensure the amount of THC and CBD on the label is accurate\n\nSome stores that look legitimate are not actually licensed. Stores without a license may sell untested products. Untested cannabis can have:\n\n- Mold\n- Harmful chemicals\n- Pesticides\n- Mycotoxins\n### How to find a licensed retailer\nUse the DCC [license search](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/search-for-licensed-business\/) to find a licensed retailer near you. Once you find a retailer, you can:\n\n- Order online for in-store pickup\n- Order online for delivery\n- Visit a store\n\nRetailers must display their state license in their window so customers can see it. You can scan the QR code on the license certificate to verify their status.\n\n## Reporting suspicious activity\nSuspect illegal behavior or an unlicensed cannabis retail store?\n\nYou can file an anonymous complaint against any cannabis businesses, licensed or unlicensed. Please provide as much detail as possible.\n\n[File a complaint](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/file-complaint\/)\n\n[About DCC](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/)[Contact](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/about-us\/contact-us\/)[Sign up for email list](https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/cannabis\/yaywx46317)[Accessibility Certification](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/accessibility)[Translate](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/language-access\/)\n\n[![Facebook logo](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/assets\/icons\/facebook.svg)Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CACannabisDept \"Share via Facebook\")[![X logo](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/assets\/icons\/x.svg)X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/CACannabisDept \"Share via X\")[![Email logo](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/assets\/icons\/email.svg)Email](mailto:info@cannabis.ca.gov?subject=Home%20page%20%7C%20Department%20of%20Cannabis%20Control&body=https%3A%2F%2Fcannabis.ca.gov%2F \"Share via Email\")[![YouTube logo](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/assets\/icons\/youtube.svg)YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/CADepartmentofCannabisControl \"Share via YouTube\")[![LinkedIn logo](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/assets\/icons\/linkedin.svg)LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cacannabisdept\/ \"Share via LinkedIn\")[![Instagram logo](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/assets\/icons\/instagram.svg)Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cacannabisdept\/ \"Share via Instagram\")\n\n[Conditions of Use](https:\/\/www.ca.gov\/use\/)[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/dcc-privacy-policy\/)[Accessibility](https:\/\/www.ca.gov\/accessibility\/)\n\nCopyright ©  State of California","attrs_readable_markdown":"## What’s legal and what’s not\nCannabis is legal in California. You can buy cannabis if you are:\n\n- 18 or older with a physician’s recommendation (medicinal use)\n- 21 or older (adult use)\n\nCities and counties may have stricter laws about cannabis than the state. Go to your city or county website to learn about rules in your area.\n\nThere are different rules for medicinal users and adult users. Medicinal users:\n\n- Have higher possession limits\n- Can grow more plants at home if their physician recommends it\n- Buy more cannabis each day if their physician recommends it\n### Where you can use cannabis\nYou can use cannabis on private property, but not in public places like restaurants or bars.\n\nYou cannot:\n\n- Smoke cannabis where it’s illegal to smoke tobacco\n- Smoke cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center or youth center while kids are present\n\nProperty owners can ban the use of cannabis on privately-owned property. If you rent, read your rental agreement to see if there are any restrictions.\n\nMost hotels do not allow guests to use cannabis in their hotel room. Ask the reception desk about the hotel’s policy to be sure. If you stay in a vacation rental, check with the property owner about the rules for your stay.\n\nCannabis is still illegal under federal law, which means you also cannot:\n\n- Use or possess cannabis on federal lands, like national parks\n- Take cannabis across state lines\n### Growing cannabis at home\nYou can grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home if you’re at least 21 years old. If you turn the cannabis into a product, you cannot use volatile solvents like butane or propane.\n\nSome cities and counties have specific rules for home grows, such as permit requirements or requiring grows to be indoors. Contact your local office to learn the rules in your area.\n\n### Driving with cannabis\nHaving an open container of cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle is illegal. If you have cannabis in a vehicle, it must be in either:\n\n- A sealed package or container\n- In the trunk of the vehicle\n\nLaw enforcement officers can pull you over to conduct a sobriety test if they suspect you are operating a car, boat or other vehicle under the influence of cannabis.\n\n## How to buy cannabis\nAll cannabis retailers must have a license from DCC. Licensed retailers have strict rules that:\n\n- Prevent sales to minors\n- Ensure all products are tested\n- Ensure the amount of THC and CBD on the label is accurate\n\nSome stores that look legitimate are not actually licensed. Stores without a license may sell untested products. Untested cannabis can have:\n\n- Mold\n- Harmful chemicals\n- Pesticides\n- Mycotoxins\n### How to find a licensed retailer\nUse the DCC [license search](https:\/\/www.cannabis.ca.gov\/resources\/search-for-licensed-business\/) to find a licensed retailer near you. Once you find a retailer, you can:\n\n- Order online for in-store pickup\n- Order online for delivery\n- Visit a store\n\nRetailers must display their state license in their window so customers can see it. You can scan the QR code on the license certificate to verify their status.\n\n## Reporting suspicious activity\nSuspect illegal behavior or an unlicensed cannabis retail store?\n\nYou can file an anonymous complaint against any cannabis businesses, licensed or unlicensed. 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https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/consumers/whats-legal/

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What’s legal - Department of Cannabis Control

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What’s legal and what’s not Cannabis is legal in California. You can buy cannabis if you are: 18 or older with a physician’s recommendation (medicinal use) 21 or older (adult use) Cities and counties may have stricter laws about cannabis than the state. Go to your city or county website to learn about rules in your area. There are different rules for medicinal users and adult users. Medicinal users: Have higher possession limits Can grow more plants at home if their physician recommends it Buy more cannabis each day if their physician recommends it Where you can use cannabis You can use cannabis on private property, but not in public places like restaurants or bars. You cannot: Smoke cannabis where it’s illegal to smoke tobacco Smoke cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center or youth center while kids are present Property owners can ban the use of cannabis on privately-owned property. If you rent, read your rental agreement to see if there are any restrictions. Most hotels do not allow guests to use cannabis in their hotel room. Ask the reception desk about the hotel’s policy to be sure. If you stay in a vacation rental, check with the property owner about the rules for your stay. Cannabis is still illegal under federal law, which means you also cannot: Use or possess cannabis on federal lands, like national parks Take cannabis across state lines Growing cannabis at home You can grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home if you’re at least 21 years old. If you turn the cannabis into a product, you cannot use volatile solvents like butane or propane. Some cities and counties have specific rules for home grows, such as permit requirements or requiring grows to be indoors. Contact your local office to learn the rules in your area. Driving with cannabis Having an open container of cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle is illegal. If you have cannabis in a vehicle, it must be in either: A sealed package or container In the trunk of the vehicle Law enforcement officers can pull you over to conduct a sobriety test if they suspect you are operating a car, boat or other vehicle under the influence of cannabis. How to buy cannabis All cannabis retailers must have a license from DCC. Licensed retailers have strict rules that: Prevent sales to minors Ensure all products are tested Ensure the amount of THC and CBD on the label is accurate Some stores that look legitimate are not actually licensed. Stores without a license may sell untested products. Untested cannabis can have: Mold Harmful chemicals Pesticides Mycotoxins How to find a licensed retailer Use the DCC license search to find a licensed retailer near you. Once you find a retailer, you can: Order online for in-store pickup Order online for delivery Visit a store Retailers must display their state license in their window so customers can see it. You can scan the QR code on the license certificate to verify their status. Reporting suspicious activity Suspect illegal behavior or an unlicensed cannabis retail store? You can file an anonymous complaint against any cannabis businesses, licensed or unlicensed. Please provide as much detail as possible.

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You can buy cannabis if you are: - 18 or older with a physician’s recommendation (medicinal use) - 21 or older (adult use) Cities and counties may have stricter laws about cannabis than the state. Go to your city or county website to learn about rules in your area. There are different rules for medicinal users and adult users. Medicinal users: - Have higher possession limits - Can grow more plants at home if their physician recommends it - Buy more cannabis each day if their physician recommends it ### Where you can use cannabis You can use cannabis on private property, but not in public places like restaurants or bars. You cannot: - Smoke cannabis where it’s illegal to smoke tobacco - Smoke cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center or youth center while kids are present Property owners can ban the use of cannabis on privately-owned property. If you rent, read your rental agreement to see if there are any restrictions. Most hotels do not allow guests to use cannabis in their hotel room. Ask the reception desk about the hotel’s policy to be sure. If you stay in a vacation rental, check with the property owner about the rules for your stay. Cannabis is still illegal under federal law, which means you also cannot: - Use or possess cannabis on federal lands, like national parks - Take cannabis across state lines ### Growing cannabis at home You can grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home if you’re at least 21 years old. If you turn the cannabis into a product, you cannot use volatile solvents like butane or propane. Some cities and counties have specific rules for home grows, such as permit requirements or requiring grows to be indoors. Contact your local office to learn the rules in your area. ### Driving with cannabis Having an open container of cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle is illegal. If you have cannabis in a vehicle, it must be in either: - A sealed package or container - In the trunk of the vehicle Law enforcement officers can pull you over to conduct a sobriety test if they suspect you are operating a car, boat or other vehicle under the influence of cannabis. ## How to buy cannabis All cannabis retailers must have a license from DCC. Licensed retailers have strict rules that: - Prevent sales to minors - Ensure all products are tested - Ensure the amount of THC and CBD on the label is accurate Some stores that look legitimate are not actually licensed. Stores without a license may sell untested products. Untested cannabis can have: - Mold - Harmful chemicals - Pesticides - Mycotoxins ### How to find a licensed retailer Use the DCC [license search](https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/resources/search-for-licensed-business/) to find a licensed retailer near you. Once you find a retailer, you can: - Order online for in-store pickup - Order online for delivery - Visit a store Retailers must display their state license in their window so customers can see it. You can scan the QR code on the license certificate to verify their status. ## Reporting suspicious activity Suspect illegal behavior or an unlicensed cannabis retail store? You can file an anonymous complaint against any cannabis businesses, licensed or unlicensed. Please provide as much detail as possible. 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## What’s legal and what’s not Cannabis is legal in California. You can buy cannabis if you are: - 18 or older with a physician’s recommendation (medicinal use) - 21 or older (adult use) Cities and counties may have stricter laws about cannabis than the state. Go to your city or county website to learn about rules in your area. There are different rules for medicinal users and adult users. Medicinal users: - Have higher possession limits - Can grow more plants at home if their physician recommends it - Buy more cannabis each day if their physician recommends it ### Where you can use cannabis You can use cannabis on private property, but not in public places like restaurants or bars. You cannot: - Smoke cannabis where it’s illegal to smoke tobacco - Smoke cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center or youth center while kids are present Property owners can ban the use of cannabis on privately-owned property. If you rent, read your rental agreement to see if there are any restrictions. Most hotels do not allow guests to use cannabis in their hotel room. Ask the reception desk about the hotel’s policy to be sure. If you stay in a vacation rental, check with the property owner about the rules for your stay. Cannabis is still illegal under federal law, which means you also cannot: - Use or possess cannabis on federal lands, like national parks - Take cannabis across state lines ### Growing cannabis at home You can grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home if you’re at least 21 years old. If you turn the cannabis into a product, you cannot use volatile solvents like butane or propane. Some cities and counties have specific rules for home grows, such as permit requirements or requiring grows to be indoors. Contact your local office to learn the rules in your area. ### Driving with cannabis Having an open container of cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle is illegal. If you have cannabis in a vehicle, it must be in either: - A sealed package or container - In the trunk of the vehicle Law enforcement officers can pull you over to conduct a sobriety test if they suspect you are operating a car, boat or other vehicle under the influence of cannabis. ## How to buy cannabis All cannabis retailers must have a license from DCC. Licensed retailers have strict rules that: - Prevent sales to minors - Ensure all products are tested - Ensure the amount of THC and CBD on the label is accurate Some stores that look legitimate are not actually licensed. Stores without a license may sell untested products. Untested cannabis can have: - Mold - Harmful chemicals - Pesticides - Mycotoxins ### How to find a licensed retailer Use the DCC [license search](https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/resources/search-for-licensed-business/) to find a licensed retailer near you. Once you find a retailer, you can: - Order online for in-store pickup - Order online for delivery - Visit a store Retailers must display their state license in their window so customers can see it. You can scan the QR code on the license certificate to verify their status. ## Reporting suspicious activity Suspect illegal behavior or an unlicensed cannabis retail store? You can file an anonymous complaint against any cannabis businesses, licensed or unlicensed. Please provide as much detail as possible.

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