Although users still need a medical marijuana card to purchase cannabis (the sale of recreational pot isn’t officially legal until next year), they can still possess and grow the plant. This year is poised to be a big one for legalized marijuana, with California and other states that recently approved recreational pot coming online. This year is poised to be a big one for legalized marijuana, with California and other states that recently approved recreational pot coming online. Jeff Chiu / Associated Press A crowd cheers April 20, 2009, at 4:20 p.m. in Golden Gate Park. veronica.rocha@latimes.comTwitter: VeronicaRochaLAALSOCost of doing medical marijuana business in Costa Mesa: $49,000 in permit feesJust say no to investing in pot, committee advises California judgesRift opens between the Brown administration and legislators over new marijuana laws in California

Source: Los Angeles Times April 20, 2017 18:32 UTC