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
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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.
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
Proposal Released for California’s Permanent Cannabis Regulations
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) released a proposal on Friday, July 13 outlining permanent cannabis industry regulations for the state.… Read More
California Dispensaries Struggle to Find Compliant Products
California’s new testing regulations took effect July 1 and dispensaries across the state are fighting against the weight of new… Read More
California Cannabis Festivals Struggling Under New Rules
According to an East Bay Times report, California’s new cannabis rules are causing difficulties for cannabis festivals. During the first year of… Read More
California Dispensaries Offloading Cheap Product; Shortage Looms with Regulatory Transition Period Ending Sunday
On Sunday, July 1, California’s adult-use cannabis industry will undergo a major overhaul. When the industry kicked off in January,… Read More
Cy Scott: How Data Can Help Startups Navigate Emerging Cannabis Markets
It has been nearly four years since adult-use cannabis legislation took effect in Washington and Colorado, and in that time… Read More
MedMen to Buy Florida Cannabis Operator for $53M
California-based MedMen intends to buy a Florida medical cannabis operation from Treadwell Nursery in a deal worth $53 million, according… Read More
Steep Hill Offers Compliance Consulting as California Approaches July 1 Regulatory Launch
California’s adult-use cannabis marketplace opened for business in January, and although regulatory compliance has been mandatory for cannabis goods produced… Read More
California Senate Advances Bill Establishing Statewide Cannabis Banking Services
The California Senate has advanced Senate Bill 930 — a.k.a. the Cannabis Limited Charter Banking and Credit Union Law — which seeks… Read More
Los Angeles, California Cracks Down on Unlicensed Cannabis Operators; 160 Arrested
A crackdown on unlicensed commercial cannabis locations in Los Angeles, California yesterday resulted in 160 arrests and 36 criminal cases… Read More
California Lawmakers Kill Cannabis Bills as Session Winds Down; 7 Remain
Editor’s update: A previous version of this article indicated incorrectly that the delivery-focused bill outlined below had already been rejected… Read More