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A man parked on the side of the road in Benicia CA was approached by police Thursday night while he was admittedly smoking cannabis inside. Officers conducted a full search of 26 year old's Theray Anderson's vehicle, inside they seized "several large jars of marijuana and a backpack with ammunition were found," along with a loaded firearm.
Anderson was taken into custody at the Solano County jail and charged with suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm in public and possession of marijuana. Jail records showed Anderson remained behind bars Friday in lieu of $25,000 bail.
On November 8, 2016, Proposition 64, also known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, passed by a vote of 57% to 43%, legalizing the sale and distribution of cannabis in both a dry and concentrated form. Adults are allowed to possess up to one ounce of cannabis for recreational use and can grow up to six live plants individually or more commercially with a license. However, smoking cannabis in public is still punishable according to California Law in the following instances:
where tobacco is prohibited.
within 1,000 feet of a day care, school, or youth center while children are present (except within a private residence and if said smoke is not detectable to said children).
while operating a vehicle used for transportation
while riding in the passenger seat or compartment of a vehicle.
Possession in an open container or marijuana paraphernalia while in the driver or passenger seat of a vehicle used for transportation is also prohibited under current California law.