California Cannabis-for-Pets Bill Likely Tabled Until 2020
Fri / Aug 30th
Legislation that would have made California the first state to legalize medical cannabis for pets has been tabled until 2020, at the earliest.
California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis and has quickly become the largest adult-use cannabis market in the world. 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. Read on for the latest news on California cannabis, and scroll through for the full archives.
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Fri / Aug 30th
Legislation that would have made California the first state to legalize medical cannabis for pets has been tabled until 2020, at the earliest.
Thu / Aug 29th
Cannabis tax revenues are going up in California but are still far below original expectations, likely thanks to high tax rates and an excess of local bans on the industry.
Wed / Aug 28th
A bill to allow medical cannabis products in California schools has advanced from the Assembly and now moves to the Senate; a similar bill passed both legislative bodies last year but was ultimately vetoed by then-Gov. Jerry Brown.
Tue / Aug 27th
A new study suggests that cannabis users generally live more enjoyable sex lives, and that cannabis could lead to more and better orgasms, healthier connections with one’s partner, and increased length of sexual activity.
Fri / Aug 23rd
A California committee has advanced legislation that would allow for social-use cannabis consumption in ‘party buses’ and limousines; the bill moves next to the full Assembly for consideration.
Thu / Aug 15th
Patrons at San Francisco’s Outside Lands festival bought more than $1 million worth of cannabis products from licensed vendors; it was the first time a major U.S. music festival officially sanctioned cannabis sales.
Thu / Aug 15th
Following a rough 2018 launch, new market research shows California’s legal cannabis market is on track to reach $3.1 billion in sales by the end of 2019 and $7.4 billion by 2024.
Wed / Aug 14th
Jontae James is the founder of NatureTrak, a free track-and-trace software designed to help cannabis industry operators maintain compliance.
Thu / Aug 8th
San Francisco is set to issue its first temporary permit for cannabis sales and on-site consumption for Outside Lands, the city’s largest summer festival.
Fri / Jul 26th
A recent study covering 3,023 surveyed California parents found that parents who had used cannabis within the previous year were more likely to discipline their children. Note: this trend was reversed for “lifetime” cannabis users and the data used by researchers was collected in 2009.
Tue / Jul 23rd
The California Bureau of Cannabis Control and state law enforcement agencies have seized a combined $30 million worth of cannabis products, cash, and weapons from the unregulated industry since 2018.
Thu / Jul 18th
An audit by the California Finance Department reveals that two-thirds of staff positions at the Bureau of Cannabis Control are unfilled and the agency is operating with just a tiny fraction of its expected funding.
Wed / Jul 17th
A proposed cannabis café in West Hollywood received unanimous approval from city officials; the cafe will allow for on-site cannabis use, including smoking.
Wed / Jul 10th
Sister Kate is the founder of Sisters of the Valley, a collection of self-described cannabis nuns who grow CBD-rich cannabis in California.
Wed / Jul 10th
Jay-Z has been announced as the new chief brand strategist for California cannabis company Caliva.
Mon / Jul 1st
A Humboldt County church that uses cannabis as a sacrament is suing the state after being raided by law enforcement. During the raid, police seized property and destroyed cannabis plants that were inside of a greenhouse.
Tue / Jun 25th
Just over 19,000 cannabis plants in Siskiyou County, California have been seized by law enforcement officials in the last month. County officials there have banned outdoor cultivation but patients can still grow up to 12 plants (up to six for non-medical users) indoors.
Tue / Jun 18th
A recent study shows that nearly two-thirds of military veterans in California have replaced prescription medications with cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and insomnia.
Wed / Jun 12th
Cannabis possession convictions have been overturned for five prisoners by a California Court of Appeals. The ruling effectively legalizes cannabis possession for inmates, though consumption while incarcerated remains a felony.
Tue / Jun 11th
Harborside Inc. officially started trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange on Monday, marking the company’s successful transition into a public equity firm.
Tue / Jun 11th
UC Riverside researchers have received a $744,000 grant to research the long-term impact of cannabis use on metabolic disorders like Type 2 diabetes.
Thu / May 23rd
Kristen Yoder is CEO of cannabis business advisory firm Soil to the Oil and hosts The CannaBS Detector podcast. As… Read More
Wed / May 22nd
The bill, which would create state-chartered banks that would work with the state’s cannabis industry, passed the Senate 35-1 and now moves to the Assembly for consideration.
Tue / May 21st
Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart has announced the creation of cannabis pre-roll brand Mind Your Head, the rock legend’s new collaboration with Left Coast Ventures in California.
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