Fast facts

July 9

1975

Moscone Act treats the possession of one ounce of marijuana as a misde-meanor instead of a criminal offence

Nov. 5

1996

Prop 215: The Compassionate Act of 1996 legalized the use of marijuana for medical use statewide. It passed with 56 percent of the vote.

Nov. 7

2000

Prop 36: The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 required first and second offence drug violators be sent to treatment programs instead of facing trial. It was passed with 61 percent of the vote.

Oct. 12

2003

SB 420: The Medical Marijuana Program Act established the current practice of medical marijuana ID cards. It also allowed the formation of nonprofits to provide drugs to patients provide drugs to patients.

Sept. 30

2010

SB 1449: Further reduced the charge of possession of an ounce of marijuana or less from a misdemeanor to an infraction.

Nov. 8

2016

Proposition 64: Adult Use of Marijuana Act legalized the sale and distribution of marijuana. Adults are allowed to possess one ounce of marijuana for recreational use and can grow six plants or more with a license.

Jan. 24 Nov. 28

2017

Santa Clarita Moratorium: Santa Clarita restricts the sale of recreational marijuana was put in place until the city could create their plan to best deal with the recent legalization. They extended the moratorium later that year.