What the law says
Legal
Recreational
Legal for adults 21+ (up to 28.5 g flower, 8 g concentrate; licensed dispensaries). Federally, adult-use cannabis is still Schedule I.
Legal
Medical
Legal (California residents with a doctor's recommendation; state-licensed medical cannabis is federally Schedule III since April 2026).
Legal
Growing
Legal (up to 6 plants per residence).
Local guide
Crowd-sourced guide, not legal advice. Laws change.
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Where to buy, prices and law enforcement notes for Oakland.
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Price per gram$11.30 - Legal
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- Legal
- Medical
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- Home growing
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Price per gram$11.01