President Signs Executive Order Advancing Federal Cannabis Rescheduling: What It Means for Cannabis Businesses
President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to reschedule cannabis under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
Understanding DCC Compliance Actions, Appeals, and Embargoes: A Complete Guide for California Cannabis Licensees
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is responsible for regulating, licensing, and enforcing commercial cannabis activity under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and Title 4 of the California Code of Regulations. Licensees may encounter compliance actions, licensing decisions, or product-related enforcement such as embargoes. To challenge any appealable action, […]
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 […]
