Ask Officer Michelle – Question #399

Posted by cabaya123

Officer Michelle,

Is it advisable to report a neighbor whom I suspect smokes marijuana? Can they even be reported to police? I am not even sure about the legality of smoking marijuana in California anymore.

Thanks,
Chris

Dear cabaya123,

You can call police (non-emergency at 264-5471) to have your neighbor’s activity checked out.  If your neighbor has a medical marijuana card and is staying within the bounds of the law related to medical marijuana usage, we wouldn’t take action.  If legalization of marijuana in California is approved, there are certain to be quality of life (such as if neighbors find the smoke irritating) and safety issues to work out.

Thanks for writing,
Officer Michelle

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