Navigating the Legal Landscape of Cannabis in California

Name Institutional Affiliations Date Federal and State Systems on Weed in California The federal and states laws collide on cannabis cultivation and use in California, leading to disciplinary cases in some instances. While providing an overview of grounds that define the legality or illegality of cannabis existence and use amongst Californians, it is imperative to have a brief history of laws restricting this matter. The medical legality of marijuana in California has been in effect since 1996. The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 included a clause "Preposition 215" that defined the medical significance of marijuana, thus legalizing it on a healthy basis (health and safety code11362.5 HS) (Samaha, 2018). However, the recreational use of marijuana remaine