In fact, dispensaries in Los Angeles at first will still not be allowed to sell marijuana for recreational users - at least until the city can straighten out its licensing process.
In addition, there will still be limits on how young customers can be and how much they can purchase in a day.
Attorney Aaron Lachant with Los Angeles firm Nelson Hardiman, who specializes in working with marijuana businesses, sat down with Eyewitness News to detail how the new law will work.
To see his explanation, watch the video above.