What changes locally
The state law is only the first layer.
California is the clearest example of why a state-level “weed is legal” answer is incomplete. Cities and counties can add stricter rules, limit business types, or prohibit retail entirely.
City licensing, zoning, retailer verification, taxes and consumption options can change what legalization feels like on the ground. The city guides below keep the statewide rule visible while adding the local layer that actually affects a visit, a home grow or a job search.
