California’s struggling cannabis industry didn’t get the recommendation many hoped for — a call to sharply lower the industry’s tax rate — but a long-awaited state report did suggest a marijuana tax overhaul.
SACRAMENTO — California marijuana users can now turn to their smartphones to find out if a dispensary is legit. The Bureau of Cannabis Control on Thursday announced a program encouraging licensed cannabis retailers to post QR codes in their store windows. The checkerboard codes can be scanned by a... Read more
What is an injunction? An “injunction” is an order of the Court that a certain act be done or not be done. There are three types of injunctions: A temporary restraining order (“TRO”) (issued on a temporary, emergency basis); A preliminary injunction (issued on a basis that usually lasts through the end of trial); and…
It’s no secret that California’s illicit cannabis market is alive and well; a recent audit showed that there are nearly 3,000 unlawful cannabis businesses in the Golden State. A few months ago, I wrote a post offering a few suggestions on how the state could combat the problem of illicit cannabis, and I am not…
California regulators announced the launch of a new program on Thursday that will allow consumers to verify that they are visiting a licensed dispensary by scanning a QR code with their cell phones. Officials with the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) say the program will support licensed businesses... Read more
Should that marijuana joint cost more because it is higher in THC content? That’s the argument put forth in a new report by the California Legislative Analyst’s Office. Currently, the state taxes cannabis at two points in the production cycle; cannabis is taxed by weight after it is harvested,... Read more
If you find yourself in California in search of a particularly strong strain of bud, it may soon cost you. That’s because analysts in the state this week recommended replacing the existing tax structure for marijuana products, and replacing it with one tied to the potency of the cannabis.... Read more
LOS ANGELES — California analysts Tuesday recommended scrapping the state’s often-criticized system for taxing legal marijuana and replacing it with one hitched to the potency of products. In other words, the stronger the smoke, the more you pay. The proposal comes as legal businesses have been pleading with the... Read more
By the time the sun came up on Friday the thirteenth, cannabis law enforcement agents had seized $8.8 million worth of cannabis products, including some 10,000 counterfeit vape pens and $129,000 cash, from two dozen unlicensed cannabis shops in Los Angeles, California. From December 10 – 12, investigators with... Read more
Looking to get inspired for your next move in the marijuana industry? Mark your calendar, because cannabis expo Hall of Flowers is officially back for its fourth season. The recurring event recently announced that it will be taking on a SoCal venue on April 1 and 2, 2020, a... Read more
