What to know about 2018's new marijuana laws in California - Local Records Office | Local Records Offices

What to know about 2018's new marijuana laws in California - Local Records Office | Local Records Offices: California’s new recreational marijuana laws took effect Jan. 1, 2018. Here are some answers to the frequently asked questions about pot consumption under the state’s Medicinal and Adult-Use Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act. Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and its purchase, possession, distribution, or use within …