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New California Law Gives Legal Marijuana Users Privacy

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that extends the same privacy protections to recreational cannabis users that medical cannabis users receive, with two exceptions.

California State Capitol Building Adobe Stock Credit Zack Frank Resized
Sacramento Bee
September 21, 2018

Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed a bill to give adult cannabis users some privacy.

Assembly Bill 2402 by Assemblyman Evan Low, D-Campbell, extends the same privacy protections to recreational cannabis users that medical cannabis users receive, with two exceptions. Information can be shared in conjunction with processing payments and to government officials, such as police, performing official duties.

The measure is largely aimed at preventing buyer information from being sold or traded for commercial use.

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