San Francisco Plans New Cannabis Oversight Committee
San Francisco city officials plan to create a committee that would oversee and assess cannabis industry regulations throughout the city,… Read More
Cannabis News & Information
California
California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis and has grown the largest adult-use cannabis market in the world since its inception. The state of California is also home to Humboldt County and the “Emerald Triangle,” where expert growers are known for producing some of the best cannabis in the world.
California Updates, Expands Industrial Hemp Rules
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law State Bill 1409 which updates California’s industrial hemp laws to be in… Read More
California Gov. Signs Landmark Expungement Law
Sunday night, California Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill into law that allows for the streamlined clearing of prior… Read More
California Gov. Signs Bill Allowing More Cannabis Event Venues
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that gives cities and local municipalities the authority to issue temporary… Read More
New LAX Policy Allows for Cannabis Possession In Airport
The new LAX marijuana policy will allow passengers to carry cannabis throughout the airport but not necessarily through any TSA… Read More
California Court Rules 5-Year-Old Can Bring MMJ to School
A 5-year-old girl in Santa Rosa, California can attend kindergarten and bring a life-saving, cannabis-based medication with her, a California administrative… Read More
LA Cracks Down On Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses
The City Attorney of Los Angeles has cracked down on 105 unlicensed cannabis businesses since May, charging over 500 people… Read More
California Police Rally Against Statewide Cannabis Deliveries Proposal
Police chiefs across California last week rallied against a proposed state rule that would allow licensed cannabis companies to perform… Read More
Across America, CBD Begins Appearing in Hotel Rooms
Non-psychoactive CBD-infused products are making their way into restaurants and hotel mini-bars in cities across America, reports Moneyish. Several high-end… Read More
California Legislature Passes Bill Allowing MMJ In Schools
On Monday, the California state Assembly passed a bill allowing child patients to consume medical cannabis on school grounds, CBS… Read More
Cannabis Expungement Bill Passes California Legislature
On Wednesday, the California state legislature approved a bill that requires the state’s Department of Justice to review cannabis convictions… Read More
Treating Cannabis Like Wine, California Plans Region of Origin Regulation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is planning an “appellation of origin” system to regulate the naming of… Read More
California Teens Have Decreased Their Cannabis Use, Study Shows
A new study from the California Healthy Kids Survey shows that — despite increased legalization, mainstream attention, and a cultural… Read More
Federal Enforcement Fears Shelve CA Banking Bill
Last week, state lawmakers in California ceased consideration of a bill to create state cannabis banks due to an analysis… Read More
Coworkers Become Enemies As Cannabis Consultants Feud In Cutthroat Market
The CEO of SIVA Enterprises has filed suit against start-up Cirrata and five executives in that company, previously employed at… Read More
California Cannabis Taxes Generate $74 Million in 2nd Quarter
California’s cannabis tax numbers are in for the second quarter of 2018 and the numbers suggest the market is trending… Read More
Sacramento Launches Cannabis Equity Program to Help Drug War Victims
The city of Sacramento, California voted in favor of a cannabis equity program that helps the communities and people most… Read More
Study: 18% of California Cannabis Consumers Buy From Illicit Market
In a study published today by Eaze, it was revealed that — despite living in the world’s largest legal cannabis… Read More
California’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Experiences Growing Pains
On January 1, California opened the largest legal adult-use cannabis market in the world. The marketplace, however, has experienced a… Read More
Afzal Hasan: Cannabis Industry Investments and Acquisitions
Afzal Hasan is the President and General Counsel for CannaRoyalty, a Canada-based investment firm with cannabis acquisitions in Canada, California,… Read More
34 Arrested In San Diego Cannabis Delivery Crackdown
One year ago, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) launched a targeted crackdown on illicit cannabis delivery services in the… Read More
California Vape Cartridge Company Issues Industry’s First Cannabis Product Recall
The Bloom Brand — a manufacturer of cannabis vape cartridges, disposable vape pens, and oil infusions — and its distributor, Greenfield… Read More
California to Block Hemp-Derived CBD From All Food Products
The California Department of Public Health’s Food and Drug Branch (CDPH-FDB) updated an FAQ last week to address food products… Read More
IndicaOnline Dispensary Point of Sale Integrates with Metrc Compliance Software
Managing cannabis compliance has been a complicated process for many marijuana retailers in medical and recreational markets. While many of… Read More