A California law makes private possession of 25 grams or less a non - criminal violation . But if the marijuana is publicly visible , the same possession is a Class B misdemeanor . California is asking that small amounts even in public view be allowed . Selling and smoking or burning marijuana would still be a crime .
A 1977 law makes private possession of 25 grams or less a non-criminal violation . But if the marijuana is publicly visible , the same amount is a Class B misdemeanor . Cuomo is asking that small amounts even in public view be decriminalized . Selling and smoking or burning marijuana would still be a crime .