A push for cannabis grow compliance in Yuba County
CaliforniaUncategorized September 27, 2018
It’s that time of year when a potent, skunk-like aroma permeates the Yuba County foothills, causing annoyed neighbors to call Code Enforcement. Though complaints keep Code Enforcement busy year-round, September and October are prime harvest months for marijuana plants grown outdoors. Just Monday, with four inspection warrants, more than... Read more
Novato considers allowing outdoor cannabis gardens
CaliforniaUncategorized September 27, 2018
Nearly two years after California voters chose to legalize recreational marijuana use and sales, Novato is considering giving residents more options on how to grow their personal cannabis garden. On Monday evening, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to advance an ordinance to the City Council that would allow for... Read more
Outcomes vary for would-be Napa cannabis retailers
CaliforniaUncategorized September 25, 2018
One group hoping to launch Napa’s market for medical cannabis hopes to open its doors by year’s end. Meanwhile, another would-be seller is seeing more than three years of effort put on hold. In the 10 months since Napa opened a path for merchants to open medicinal marijuana dispensaries,... Read more
Judge: California child can take cannabis drug to school
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaUncategorized September 24, 2018
SANTA ROSA (AP) — A California kindergartner can keep bringing a cannabis-based drug used for emergency treatment of a rare form of epilepsy to her public school, a judge ruled Friday. The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reported that a judge sided with the family of 5-year-old Brooke Adams. In this... Read more
Sonoma County says it’s shut down more than 600 illegal cannabis operators since last year
CaliforniaUncategorized September 24, 2018
Sonoma County on Friday touted its efforts to rein in unauthorized cannabis operations after facing criticism from some rural residents who say county officials haven’t done enough to shutter pot farms that don’t have permits. Since the start of last year, code enforcement staff members have forced more than... Read more
Martinez council leery about letting marijuana business operate in same building as ‘youth center’
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaUncategorized September 24, 2018
MARTINEZ — Though most City Council members said Wednesday they’re OK with having a medical marijuana dispensary in town, they noted that putting one next to a gym visited primarily by children and teens may not be a great idea. The council postponed deciding whether to grant operating permits... Read more
Martinez sets plan in motion to allow marijuana businesses
CaliforniaUncategorized September 6, 2018
MARTINEZ —- A plan to manage commercial, retail and other marijuana-related business ventures should be prepared as early as mid-November, the Martinez City Council decided Wednesday night. In addition to commercial marijuana businesses, the council indicated it would put out the welcome mat for a couple of retail operators,... Read more
Local seminar demonstrates widespread confusion over marijuana and employment law
CaliforniaUncategorized August 27, 2018
CHICO — The complexities and confusion around California’s new recreational cannabis regulations were obvious during Wednesday’s employers seminar, put on by the Chico Chamber of Commerce. With more than 90 registered, questions were varied, and anxiety sometimes obvious. The message from consultant Adrian Hoppes of Holden Law Group of... Read more
Sacramento cannabis business eyes local medicinal marijuana dispensary license
CaliforniaUncategorized August 23, 2018
The deadline closed to apply for Marysville’s one available medical marijuana dispensary license – and just one company, based in Sacramento, threw its hat in the ring. Jim Bermudez, director of the Community Development and Services Department for Marysville, said the application period closed Monday at 4 p.m. Representatives... Read more
Corning opposes state cannabis regulations
CaliforniaUncategorized August 16, 2018
CORNING — The City Council voted Tuesday to oppose the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s new regulations on marijuana. The bureau proposed regulations that would limit local jurisdiction’s ability to decide on whether cannabis deliveries can be allowed in the area. This would override local regulations on cannabis. “Most jurisdictions... Read more
