Is There a Limit You Can Buy from a Dispensary in Los Angeles, California?
Is There a Limit You Can Buy from a Dispensary in Los Angeles, California?
With the legal cannabis industry continuing to grow across California, many customers—especially first-time buyers or visitors—often wonder: “Is there a limit to how much cannabis I can buy from a dispensary in Los Angeles?” The short answer is yes—California has state-regulated purchase limits, even for recreational users. In this blog, we’ll break down exactly what you can (and can’t) buy, and how it works at licensed dispensaries like Green Dragon Dispensary.
Cannabis Purchase Limits in California
Under California state law (Prop 64), adults 21 and over can legally purchase recreational cannabis at licensed dispensaries. However, there are daily limits on how much you’re allowed to buy per person, per day:
Recreational Cannabis Purchase Limits (21+)
Flower (Dried Cannabis): Up to 28.5 grams (about 1 ounce)
Concentrates (Vapes, Wax, Oils): Up to 8 grams
Edibles: The amount of edibles must not exceed the 8-gram limit of THC concentrate
Cannabis Plants (Immature): Up to 6 living plants
These limits are per day, meaning you can return another day to make another purchase.
Medical Cannabis Purchase Limits (18+)
Registered medical marijuana patients in California (with a valid physician’s recommendation) may purchase:
Up to 8 ounces of cannabis flower
More cannabis if recommended by a physician (limits can be higher for medical needs)
What Happens If You Exceed the Limit?
Exceeding the state purchase limit—whether intentionally or unintentionally—is a violation of California cannabis law. Licensed dispensaries like Green Dragon use seed-to-sale tracking systems, so purchases are automatically logged to ensure compliance.
Attempting to "hop" between dispensaries to buy more may still trigger red flags in these systems. Also, exceeding possession limits in public can result in fines or misdemeanor charges.
Can Tourists Buy Cannabis in Los Angeles?
Yes! If you’re 21 or older and have a valid, government-issued photo ID (U.S. or international), you can legally shop at any licensed dispensary in California, including Green Dragon North Hollywood or our Coachella Valley location.
Just keep in mind:
You can’t cross state lines with cannabis
You can’t consume in public or drive under the influence
How to Stay Within the Legal Limit
To make sure you’re staying compliant when shopping for cannabis in LA:
Check the total weight of your flower, edibles, or vapes
Don’t combine too many categories without doing the math (e.g., edibles + concentrates)
Ask your budtender—our team at Green Dragon is happy to help you shop responsibly!
Visit Green Dragon for Legal, High-Quality Cannabis
Whether you’re a local customer or visiting Los Angeles, Green Dragon offers a premium selection of cannabis flower, vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, and more, all within the limits of California law.
Our dispensary makes it easy to:
Order online for quick pickup
Explore strain-specific effects
Ask questions with our knowledgeable team
💚 Ready to shop legally and responsibly?
Visit Green Dragon Dispensary in North Hollywood or Coachella Valley today!
