California City Police Continue Marijuana Crackdown
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News June 4, 2019 0
California Bill to Mandate More Cannabis Stores Is Dead, For Now
CaliforniaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized June 4, 2019
California cannabis has a problem: roughly 80% of jurisdictions in the state prohibit cannabis stores of any kind, despite voters approving full legalization with Prop 64 (the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, now the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act, or MAUCRSA) in 2016 by nearly 60%. The result has been “cannabis…
Read more
Merlot versus marijuana: California’s Wine Country feuds over measure to grow pot
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana June 3, 2019 0
California Cannabis: L.A. Phase 3 Social Equity Window Opens Today
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized May 29, 2019
The prelude to Phase 3 licensing in the City of L.A. is finally upon us. Today, L.A. will begin accepting applications for Phase 3 social equity applicants for retail and delivery in the City. Specifically, Phase 3 social equity applicants will have from today through July 29th to prove up their Tier 1 or Tier…
Read more
Plan to create special cannabis-friendly banks moves forward in California
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News May 25, 2019 0
Cannabis Track and Trace Is A Disaster Waiting to Happen—and Not for the Reasons You Might Think
CaliforniaUncategorized May 25, 2019
Most states’ regulated cannabis regimes require licensed cannabis companies to use seed-to-sale track-and-trace software. In California, the state has contracted the entire track-and-trace program to the METRC program. The METRC program isn’t yet fully implemented because many operators don’t yet have annual licenses. Our California cannabis attorneys frequently assist clients with track-and-trace compliance and preparation….
Read more
Evidence-Based Research Suggests Allowing Cannabis Storefront Retail Benefits Neighboring Property Values, Public Health and Safety
CaliforniaReal EstateUncategorized May 19, 2019
In 2016, California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, by nearly 2 million votes. In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses. Almost 18 months…
Read more
California Cannabis Litigation: Alta Sierra v. Kern County and Protecting the Will of the Voters
CaliforniaUncategorized May 18, 2019
Kern County has a long and sordid history when it comes to regulating cannabis. There has been over a decade of allegations of corruption, bribery, arrests, and a plethora of lawsuits. Long story short, in March of 2009, the County passed an ordinance that permitted medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the County as long as they…
Read more
ICYMI: Phase 3 Marijuana Retail Licensing in L.A. Shoots to Commence in September
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized May 15, 2019
In case you missed it, at the end of last month, the City of L.A. finally decided on what to do with Phase 3 cannabis licensing regarding retail and retail delivery (see here and here for the City’s newest ordinances). In addition, City Council instructed the Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”) to begin the pre-vetting process for social…
Read more
Some California cities would be forced to allow marijuana sales under bill to triple pot shops in state
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana May 13, 2019 0
