Preventing Products Appealing to Children: What California Licensees Must Know
Under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), cannabis advertising, marketing, products, packaging and labeling that are attractive to children or persons under 21 are strictly prohibited in California
Labeling Requirements for Manufactured Cannabis Products: What California Licensees Need to Know
In California, all manufactured cannabis products must be fully packaged and labeled in their final form before they are transferred to a licensed distributor for regulatory compliance testing.
Compliance Timeline for All Los Angeles Applicants and Licensees
The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has established a multi-year compliance schedule requiring Applicants and Licensees to obtain
Los Angeles Social Equity Program Update
The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation Social Equity Verification Process will open on March 17, 2025 at 12pm.
Where Can You Locate a Cannabis Dispensary in California?
Although the distribution of cannabis for recreational use has been legalized in California, the industry is subject to a host of strict, complex, and interlocking rules and regulations. Rules at the federal, state, county, and municipal (city/town) levels affect whether, where, and how cannabis business can be conducted. In order to establish a cannabis dispensary […]
Marijuana Financial Scams to Watch out For
Cannabis is a growing industry around the country, ripe with investment and growth opportunities. Every new industry, however, comes with risks. “Hot” industries are always inundated with scams and rip-offs ready to take advantage of unwary parties. Below, we discuss a few of the more prominent investment scams that have already permeated the cannabis industry. […]
CA Law: CBD in Beer
With the legalization of hemp and cannabis, new products and cottage industries are popping up across the state. Back in 2018, bars and liquor stores started selling cannabidiol (CBD)-infused beer and mixed drinks, in celebration of the new generation accepting the positive impacts the cannabis industry can bring. Unfortunately, this particular trend was short-lived. Read […]
What to Know About Cannabis Joint Venture Agreements
As the cannabis industry expands in California and across the country, new and exciting business arrangements are developing. Many cannabis entrepreneurs have found that strategic partnerships with financiers or complementary businesses can take their cannabis game to the next level. A joint venture can give you the opportunity to supplement your enterprise’s skillset without significant […]
Reducing Felonies to Misdemeanors
Felonies are crimes punishable by a year or more in prison. Misdemeanors have a maximum penalty of one year in jail. The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony conviction can hugely impact the rest of a defendant’s life after conviction. Felony convictions can lead to much more hardship regarding professional licenses, employment, loans, and […]
What Constitutes Impaired Driving (DUI) in California?
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs can throw a wrench in your life. A criminal conviction can affect your employment, your reputation, your finances, your ability to apply for an apartment or credit card, and other areas of your life. Just because you are pulled over on suspicion of […]
