California’s Cannabis Laws, Impaired Driving, and Liability: A Guide
California has made it legal for residents to use cannabis both medicinally and recreationally. But that doesn’t mean you can light up and hit the road. Every driver in California should be aware of how driving under the influence of cannabis can affect their responsibility if there’s an accident.
How California Law Treats Cannabis
California led the nation when it became the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. It wasn’t until two decades later, in 2016, when California voters approved Proposition 64, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. However, with legalization comes a regulatory framework that includes: