With new legislation passing and updated regulations going into place, there are a considerable number of changes coming to the adult-use and medical cannabis markets in the State of California. The California Department of Cannabis Control announced that they have adopted a package that both streamlines and simplifies cannabis regulatory burdens in the state. Among these changes are new opportunities …
The Golden State has come a long way to becoming one of the largest cannabis markets in the world. It was first to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, then, recreational use in 2016, and has been at the forefront of social equity policies. Despite being the oldest in the nation, the state is still working to revise its program. Illicit …
In the past few years, retail stores across the United States have seen an influx in crime involving groups conducting smash and grab lootings, also known as “wildings.” Cannabis dispensaries have not been immune to these crimes and many of these “wildings” occurred in California. In most cases, the incidents were over in a matter of minutes – with looters …
Despite being one of the oldest legal markets in the country, California’s cannabis industry is still going through major changes. In July 2021, the state established the Department of Cannabis Control by consolidating the authority of three former state cannabis authorities: the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the Department of Food and Agriculture, and the Department of Public Health. Since then, state regulations …
After delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, California has officially established the Department of Cannabis Control. While the Bureau of Cannabis Control previously oversaw most cannabis businesses, the Department of Food and Agriculture had jurisdiction over cultivation, and the Department of Public Health oversaw cannabis manufacturing. Now, these three agencies have consolidated cannabis aspects and the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) …
Although cannabis is legal throughout the State, access to cannabis varies depending on location in California. Due to differing cannabis laws in California cities, the State has developed cannabis hot spots, or areas where cannabis businesses are plentiful, and deserts where legal cannabis businesses are prohibited or limited. The Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, otherwise known …
While wildfire season does not have a set start date, wildfires typically increase in the hotter summer and fall months. Wildfires are common in states like Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina, but more acres have been burned by wildfires in California than any other state. The 2020 wildfire season was the worst in state history for California and more than 1 million …
Following a sweep of victories in the 2020 elections, the cannabis industry in California is about to add multiple new cannabis businesses. The majority of the 35 reported cities/counties voted in favor of cannabis measures on the ballot, issuing in a wave of California cannabis expansion in 2021. Although a majority of the approved ballot measures are for cannabis-related taxes, this is oftentimes an indicator …
You’ve likely noticed cannabis’ new presence in your hometown: marijuana leaves on billboards, CBD stores popping up, or a dispensary opening down the street. But, cannabis has been present in the United States since before its founding. Hemp, which is fast growing and easy to cultivate, was valued by early colonists for its versatility, and was even used as legal …
The last few years have been quite the ride for cannabis entrepreneurs in California. As the market has evolved, so have the risks for businesses. We appreciate Andrew Mukthar reaching out with this article about their experiences and advice in California. The post discusses newer topics du jour in the cannabis industry, such as inversion (e.g. sales to other states) and requirements …
