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A map of California with counties outlined and filled in two colors: blue and orange. Orange counties, reflecting support for Prop. 64, are concentrated in the central and eastern regions, while blue counties are mostly in the northern and southern parts of the state. CA Norml

Two Thirds of California’s Counties Vote for Prop. 64

May 28, 2019November 9, 2016

UPDATED 11/28/16 According to the Secretary of State, Proposition 64 to legalize the adult use and sale of marijuana, carried in 39 of California’s 58 counties, with only 19 counties voting against the measure, many of them by narrow margins. San Francisco led the pack with a whopping 74.3% voting in favor of legalization. Coming …

The image depicts the California state flag with a modification: a bear is placing a ballot into a voting box labeled "VOTE," symbolizing citizens' engagement in decisions like California Prop 64 Marijuana Law. The flag retains its traditional elements, including the bear, a red star, and the text "CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC. CA Norml

What’s Legal, and What Isn’t, After Prop. 64

March 30, 2020November 8, 2016

Download a .pdf version of this page November 9, 2016 – Californians have approved Prop. 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) by a margin of 57%. The approval of Prop. 64 by the nation’s largest state should send a powerful message to lawmakers in Washington, DC and the world to end marijuana prohibition. …

A promotional poster for a Prop 64 party featuring a man with a goatee and mustache, titled "YES ON 64 PARTY." Celebrate Election Night Parties with live comedy and music by Medicinal Mike on November 8th, 2016, at Andaz Rooftop, San Diego, CA. The event is from 8 PM to 2 AM, with no cover charge. CA Norml

Election Night Parties 2016

January 5, 2019November 6, 2016

All Parties are on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 DPA LA party 8 PM – 2 AM Kyoto Gardens at Double Tree by Hilton 120 S. Los Angeles St., LA Live Broadcast of CannabisRadio.com, jazz music, light refreshments, cash bar. (The party is free but RSVP is required for admission. [email protected].) BPG Party 8PM-2AM The New …

Under Prop. 64, Locals That Ban Personal Outdoor Cultivation or Cannabis Commerce Would Lose Tax Dollars

January 30, 2020October 31, 2016

Although Cal NORML doesn’t see the need for any local ordinance to regulate six-plant gardens as required by Prop. 64, we have posted a draft ordinance that would allow for outdoor, greenhouse, and indoor personal gardens. Track your local activity and get active! See Cal City and County Ban Watch Facebook Page October 31, 2016 …

The Great Seal of the State of California features a golden border, Minerva with a shield, a grizzly bear, ships on water, mountains, a miner with a pickaxe, and sheaves of grain. The word "Eureka" appears above Minerva, symbolizing discovery. Prop. 64 also represents key amendments in state policies. CA Norml

Tax and Fee Changes for Medical Marijuana Patients upon Prop. 64 Passage

June 8, 2023October 28, 2016

UPDATE 11/22: State leaders scramble to delay tax break for medical marijuana patients October 28, 2016 – The California State Board of Equalization has issued an announcement about the effect of Proposition 64 on sellers of medical marijuana. The BOE states that if Proposition 64 passes, effective November 9, 2016, qualified patients or their primary …

A map of the United States labeled "Where Will Recreational Marijuana Be Legal Next?" with states shaded to indicate the status of Prop. 64 and overall marijuana legalization. States are marked as Currently Legal, Could Be Legal Soon, or Illegal. Includes data sources at the bottom. CA Norml

California to Cast Crucial Vote on Prop. 64 for Adult Marijuana Legalization

January 5, 2019October 27, 2016

Californians will join the voters of Arizona, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts in voting on an initiative to legalize adult use of marijuana on November 8th. California’s Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), would let adults use and buy marijuana legally in the nation’s largest state. Although Prop 64 has drawbacks and isn’t …

A map of the United States highlighting the states under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. These states, where MMJ patients and gun rights debates often intersect, include Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. CA Norml

Ninth Circuit Court Protects MMJ Patients Against Feds, Upholds Infringement on Their Gun Rights

January 5, 2019October 27, 2016

August 2016 – Advocates cheered when a three-judge panel of the Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously on August 16 that the US Department of Justice may not prosecute medical marijuana operations that are in compliance with state law. The ruling rested on the Rohrabacher/Farr amendment, a rider to the federal budget bill …

State Legislature Ends Busy Session

January 5, 2019September 30, 2016

Excerpted from Cal NORML’s October 2016 newsletter. Join Cal NORML today and receive all the news and analysis by mail or email. UPDATED 8:46 AM 9/29/16 SACRAMENTO, Sept. 29 – This year’s legislative session saw a record number of marijuana bills, both good and bad, in Sacramento. Happily the worst ones were all defeated, and …

A vintage-style sign reading "MARIJUANA" stands against a backdrop of a blue sky with scattered clouds. Palm trees with tall trunks and sparse fronds stand to the left of the sign, suggesting a warm, sunny location—reminiscent of California before the Post-64 Reform Agenda and Cal NORML movements. CA Norml

Cal NORML’s Post-64 Reform Agenda

April 23, 2019September 29, 2016

See Cal NORML’s analysis of Prop. 64. The following suggested legislative fixes to Proposition 64 were discussed and agreed upon at Cal NORML’s membership meeting on September 8. (1) Expand areas where marijuana can be used for medical and adult use, particularly when vaporized. (2) Protect cannabis users from discrimination in employment, housing, parental and …

California Regulators Speak to Cannabis Farmers

January 5, 2019July 31, 2016

Left to Right: Blanco (labor), Farnsworth (pesticides), Morland (BOE), Woods (DPH), Schultz (water), Tsou (BMCR), Morris (agriculture). UPDATE: Cannabis was discussed at a CDFA board meeting on August 2. See video. July 29 – Regulators from seven different state agencies, including the new Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation, spoke at a policy workshop sponsored by …