Despite the recent changes to marijuana possession laws in California, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are reminding Santa Clarita residents that driving under the influence of marijuana is still a criminal offense.

“The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department continues to remind everyone that driving under the influence of marijuana is a crime and will bring the same result as driving under the influence of alcohol,” reads an official statement from the department.

Drivers are considered to be under the influence if using substances such as prescription medications like sleep aids, tranquilizers, barbiturates, opiates and other painkillers, anti-depressants, and even over-the-counter allergy or cough medications, according to officials.

DUI arrests often lead to jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspensions and other expenses that can exceed $10,000, according to officials.

While Santa Clarita prohibits the sale of marijuana, the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announced in January that it could be delivered statewide.

The BCC ruling allows marijuana delivery in cities where its sale is prohibited, like Santa Clarita.

See related: California Cannabis Regulations Pave Way For Marijuana Delivery In Santa Clarita

After the passing of Proposition 64, adults the age of 21 and older are allowed to recreationally use, carry and grow marijuana.

The Santa Clarita City Council has since passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale, cultivation, manufacturing, or testing of marijuana within city limits.

This ordinance restricts cannabis operations, but does not restrict private growth or use.

The growth of marijuana is limited to six plants per residence and harvests over 1 ounce are to be kept in a locked space, away from public view.

Like alcohol, cannabis may be consumed on private property but not publicly.

The use of cannabis is also restricted on federal lands, like national parks. This restriction applies even in states where recreational use has been legalized, according to officials.

Cannabis and its by-products are not permitted to be transported across state lines, even when entering areas where their recreational use is legal.

Those convicted for marijuana felonies may petition to have their records changed to what it would have been if Prop 64 were in effect.

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