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South lake tahoe, CA, California

Smoking Tolerance Level

[1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4.5

Marijuana Laws & Legislation for South lake tahoe

California permits both recreational and medical marijuana use. Adults 21 and over can possess up to 28.5 grams of cannabis and eight grams of concentrate. Home cultivation of up to six plants is allowed. Medical users may possess up to eight ounces. CBD products are legal. As of January 1, 2025, licensed dispensaries and cannabis lounges can prepare and sell non-psychoactive food and nonalcoholic drinks while hosting live music and performances. This summary provides up-to-date marijuana laws for California as of 2025.

Please note that marijuana laws are subject to change. For the most current information, consult your state’s official resources or legal counsel.

Law Enforcement

in south lake Tahoe you have to worry more about being drunk than walking around with some herb in your pocket. the police will stop you and ask if you have been drinking at all. if you haven’t, then they will let you go no matter how strong the smell of dank is pouring out of your car. if you do get caught with it, most of the time the cop will let you off with a ticket, but sometimes they will take you in if you have a copious amount on you. all in all it is wildly used and accepted in tahoe.

Where to buy marijuana:

go to any of the local hang outs, mostly any of the ski resorts or the clubs in tahoe. get in good with some of the sno bros and you have a good chance that they will either have it on them or close by. however, the locals aren’t too accepting of your common rich yuppie from a big town with lots of cash, acting like you’re the man, so just act like a normal human being, and don’t try to make it seem like you’re better than them or you’ll have a hard time scoring.

Marijuana Prices

1/2 8th = $25

1 8th = $50

1/2 oz = $150

1 oz = $300

QP = $900 – 1000

LB = $2500 – 3500

Marijuana Brands

many people in Tahoe grow themselves so you can find just about ever kind that you can think of, plus being located just a short drive from Humbolt, california, there is always a large quantity of what you want.