California, Cities Battle Over Marijuana Home-Delivery Rule
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News August 7, 2020 0
FRESNO, Calif. — California faced off in court Thursday against some of its own cities that want to overturn a government rule allowing home marijuana deliveries statewide, even into communities that banned commercial pot sales. In a potential setback for at least some of the cities, the judge tentatively... Read more
When California declared war on cannabis growers and called in the Army
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News July 24, 2020 0
As state law enforcement played whack-a-mole with illegal marijuana fields, local communities protested the “invading army.” Driving through Humboldt County last winter, I heard radio ads for help harvesting and selling cannabis crops, as well as for products geared toward commercial cultivation. But less than 40 years ago, the... Read more
California weighs steep new fines to combat illegal cannabis sellers
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News July 21, 2020 0
Those who provide assistance to illegal pot sellers would face civil fines of up to $30,000 per day under legislation approved unanimously by the state Assembly that is now pending in the Senate. A final vote on the proposal is expected sometime after lawmakers return to Sacramento this month.... Read more
Cannabis farmers in a poor California town want to go legit, but the raids keep coming
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News July 20, 2020 0
Bell’s “bachelor pad” features a guest-bedroom-turned-nursery with a reflective grow-tent. There are racks of marijuana plants in the next room. This farmer, who served 21 years in the U.S. Marines and 21 years in the U.S. Postal Service, is one of many unlicensed marijuana cultivators in the unincorporated township... Read more
Allied Association Blog: Repetitive Motion Injuries and the Importance of Ergonomics in the Cannabis Industry
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 14, 2020 0
By Alex Hearding, Chief Risk Management Officer, National Cannabis Risk Management Association Repetitive motion injuries, also known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are temporary or permanent injuries to muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons caused by performing the same motion over and over again. Common repetitive motion injuries are carpal tunnel... Read more
