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 . And my response to them , was , 'Well , your option is to go to Albany and get the law changed ' -- Selling and smoking or burning marijuana would still be a crime .
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 .