According to Weedmaps, yes, California makes cannabis legal to possess and buy for adults 21 and older. As a matter of facr cannabidiol (CBD) oil products are widely available at dispensaries and over-the-counter at other retailers. However, state law prohibits CBD oil derived from hemp from being added to foods and drinks until the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determines it is safe.
California is known as one of the most liberal states in the nation — and so it makes sense that it's also been one of the strongest supporters of cannabis legalization. California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana when it passed the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. And 20 years later, the state passed the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which legalized cannabis for recreational purposes.
California CBD Laws
Currently, California's definition of CBD is consistent with the federal definition. According to a letter issued by the Attorney General's Office, “although California currently allows the manufacturing and sales of cannabis products (including edibles), the use of industrial hemp as the source of CBD to be added to food products is prohibited. Until the FDA rules that industrial hemp-derived CBD oil and CBD products can be used as a food or California makes a determination that they are safe to use for human and animal consumption, CBD products are not an approved food, food ingredient, food additive, or dietary supplement.”
After the 2018 Farm Bill passed, the state introduced AB 228, which would have clarified CBD legality and legalized hemp-derived CBD to be included in food, beverage, and cosmetics products without restrictions, but the bill was held. Until the bill is passed and signed by the governor, California's laws surrounding hemp-derived CBD and CBD oil remain consistent with the FDA.
Is Hemp Legal in California?
Yes it is, you can see the laws here
Is CBD Oil Legal in California?
Yes it is, you can see the laws here
Is Hemp Flower Legal in California?
Yes it is, you can see the laws here
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