California

California

Year passed: 1996 

Possession limit: 8 oz. usable; 18 plants (6 mature)* 

Some approved conditions: AIDS, anorexia, arthritis, cancer, chronic pain, migraines, seizures, severe nausea 

Fee: $33–$66, depending on Medi-Cal status 

*Exceptions to the guidelines can be made if patients have a physician’s note stating they need more.