Sure, most everyone knows that purchasing cannabis seeds and products have long been possible in California. But, do you know the laws that ensured these things, and are you aware of more recent legislative pieces that have been passed and proposed in relation to California’s cannabis industry? As the saying goes, “Knowledge is power,” and so in this blog, we hope to empower you with a bit more knowledge about the most recent cannabis-related bills that have been passed and/or are awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. Today’s blog will also walk you through how to buy marijuana seeds in California.

The Laws and How to Buy Marijuana Seeds in California

As is the case with many social issues, California has long been leading the way in the arena of legalizing the growth, selling, and use of cannabis. They were the first state to legalize medical cannabis with the 1996 Compassionate Use Act. Then, in 2016 they passed Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), which not only legalized the use of recreational marijuana but also cleared the path for the eventual legalization of cultivating and selling cannabis with dispensaries first opening their doors on January 1, 2018. However, establishing laws around the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana didn’t end with Proposition 64. Protecting the rights of growers, dispensaries, and individuals, as well as regulating taxes and making sure that California’s justice system accurately reflects and enforces these protections and regulations remains an ongoing work. It is medically and recreationally legal to buy marijuana seeds in California.

New California Cannabis Laws 

In the years since 2018, much work continues to be done around fine-tuning laws as they pertain to the cannabis industry, its production, and sales and consumption. Even since October of 2021, there have already been several new laws that have gone into or will soon go into effect. Listed below are just a few of them, with brief summaries provided.

  • SB 311 aka “Ryan’s Law” — This law requires certain health care facilities, including hospitals, to permit terminal patients to use non-combustible medical cannabis products, such as edibles, drinks, tinctures, etc. per the recommendation of a physician.
  • AB 45 — This allows for hemp and cannabinoids, such as CBD, to be used in foods, beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and processed pet foods so long as they contain under 0.3% THC. AB 45 does not include the taxation format for these products. 
  • AB 195 — This bill, which was signed into effect in June 2022 by California Governor Newsom, discontinues the cannabis cultivation tax (effective January 1, 2023), and shifts the collection point for the cannabis excise tax from the distributor to the retailer. It also states that the excise tax will not increase for at least three more years. 
  • SB 73 — This important piece of legislation ends the mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug-related crimes and makes it possible for judges to sentence individuals to probation in lieu of jail time for the aforementioned offenses. And two bills that have yet to be signed into law are AB 2728 and AB 2188.
  • AB 2188 — Provided that Governor Newsom signs this bill into law by September 30, 2022, individuals who use cannabis outside of the workplace would be protected from discrimination by employers. So, if an employee failed a drug test in which non-psychoactive substances, like cannabis, are detected in their bodily fluids they cannot be fired. However, it is important to note two things. One, those who are employed by places that are required by law to follow federal drug-testing mandates are not included in this protection, and, secondly, AB 2188 does not allow for employees to be high while on the job.
  • AB 2728 — If signed into law in 2022, this bill will attempt to bridge illegal and unlicensed commercial cannabis businesses. It would do so by increasing the penalty amount due to four times the amount that an actual license costs. However, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) would also be required to waive this penalty if the offender pays the DCC the cost of the original license fee within 10 days of being fined. The purpose of this law is to help California cannabis businesses thrive as they are currently struggling due in large part to the unlicensed commercial sales of marijuana, which is an illegal activity.

Buy Marijuana Seeds in California

With all of these tweaks and amendments to state cannabis laws, being able to buy marijuana seeds in California is hardly a legal issue. Purchasing non-manufactured cannabis products, such as packaged seeds, was made legal with the passing of the previously mentioned Proposition 64. In terms of unlicensed, at-home growers, the maximum number of cannabis plants that can be legally grown at any given point in time is six. However, even though it is possible and legal to buy cannabis seeds at dispensaries throughout California, their selection is usually limited as opposed to what you can find online. As such, while purchasing seeds from your local dispensary is always a positive way to support a local, neighborhood industry, if you want a vast array of options at your fingertips and fast and easy delivery to your doorstep, then selecting a well-established, well-reputed online cannabis seed bank with a rich selection of strains like Growers Choice Seeds is highly recommended. Buy marijuana seeds in California directly off our website and we will deliver your seeds to your front door.

Written By Kim Thompson

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