Buying weed for the first time in California takes a valid photo ID and a visit to a licensed dispensary, because adult use is limited to people 21 and older. That rule is the same for every shopper, so the process feels a lot like buying from any other regulated retailer once you are past...

Yes, weed is legal in California for adults 21 and older, and adults 18 and older with a physician’s recommendation can use it medically. In plain terms, you can buy, carry, and use cannabis as long as you stay within state limits and use it in the right places. State law is only part of...