Dangerous Vaping Products Seized From Unlicensed Cannabis Shops During Major Enforcement Operation
Officials Urge Californians to Avoid Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers, as More Than 10,000 Illegal Vape Pens Seized SACRAMENTO – A random sampling of the cannabis products seized from unlicensed retailers during a major enforcement operation in Los Angeles last month were found to contain undisclosed additives, some of them potentially... Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California officials announced Monday that marijuana vape cartridges seized in illegal shops in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a national outbreak of deadly lung illnesses tied to vaping. Officials also found that the illegal vapes confiscated in the... Read more
ICYMI: Proposed Emergency Regulations Require QR Code on All Licensed California Retail Cannabis Premises

On Thursday, January 23rd, the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announced new proposed emergency regulations that will make it mandatory for all cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code) in their storefront windows and to carry it with them while transporting or delivering cannabis. According to the BCC, these new regulations…

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California legalized marijuana 2 years ago. So why is the state seizing so much of it?
California voters made marijuana legal to purchase and consume, but that hasn’t stopped state and local law enforcement from seizing tons of it from black market growers and retailers. By the end of 2019, agents at the California Bureau of Cannabis Control alone had seized nearly 24 tons of... Read more
Hilary Bricken on January 30 at “Take Me To Your Dealer: A KCRW Joint”

It’s been a crazy two years since California legalized adult-use cannabis with the passing of Prop 64 and the adoption of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. On Thursday, January 30th, our own Hilary Bricken will join KCRW’s cannabis round table to discuss the industry’s evolution and future. This is a rare opportunity…

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The California Bureau of Cannabis Control Declares Vaping Crisis Emergency and Reguires All Licensed Retailers to Display Quick Response (QR) Code Certificate to Confirm Legal Licensure
Bureau of Cannabis Control Finding of Emergency and Notice of Proposed Emergency Regulations – Quick Response (QR) Code Certificate Requirements for Cannabis Licensees The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) finds that an emergency, as defined in Government Code section 11342.545 currently exists. As such, the Bureau finds that immediate... Read more
Member Blog: Cross-Pollination Poised to Prompt Litigation in Light of New USDA Hemp Rules
by Ryan McGuire, HK Cannabis Law On October 29, 2019, the USDA released regulations establishing a domestic hemp production program, paving the way for hemp cultivation on an industrial scale in 2020. While the potential benefits of a robust hemp industry in California are exciting, large scale industrial hemp... Read more
Cannafornia strikes deal for Florida Super License, has opportunity to become one of 22 Florida Licensees
Ryan Allway January 20th, 2020 News, Top News SALINAS, Calif. (PRWEB) January 15, 2020 CEO of Cannafornia, Paul King, told us earlier today, “Cannafornia has made a name for itself in the most competitive market in the world, California, where there are over 6,000 active licensees, and a long... Read more
California Cannabis Claims: Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Welcome back to our litigation series on California cannabis claims. We’re continuing today with a cause of action we unfortunately commonly see in cannabis litigation: the breach of fiduciary duty. Introduction A fiduciary relationship exists between parties when at least one of the parties is, in duty, bound to act with the utmost good faith…

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You’re already reading High Times. Soon, you’ll be able to shop at High Times. Hightimes Holding Corp., the parent company of this publication, announced Wednesday that it will be opening two flagship retail stores in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Each store will operate under the High Times name... Read more
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