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Are All “Cannabis Appellations” Malarkey?

To differentiate superior product, command higher prices, and create regional unity, California launched a Marijuana “appellation of origin” program validating sun-grown Cannabis’ geographical origin and production methods with a protective designation. While aspiring to mirror its wine industry counterparts’ success and…

The casualties of California legalizing pot: Growers who went legal

A blue state’s taxes and regulation have boosted corporate producers, leading to the near-death of the small cannabis farmer PETROLIA, Calif. — The Wild Cat Road skips along a ridge line, a narrow half-paved, half washed-out track that once carried…

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The casualties of California legalizing pot: Growers who went legal

The Wild Cat Road skips along a ridge line, a narrow half-paved, half washed-out track that once carried much of the world’s finest marijuana to market. Even in mists that obscured its treacherous course as it bows toward the Pacific,…

Interstate Cannabis Agreements in California

By Hilary Bricken, Principal at Harris Bricken I get asked a lot of questions about what California cannabis licensees can and cannot do under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). California is actually business friendly once…

Illegal cannabis farms raking in billions for cartels are being destroyed in California

California officials are destroying hundreds of illegal marijuana farms worth billions of dollars to drug cartels every year. With a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency grant and a strict state licensing requirement, police have been raiding farms up and down the…

When Medical Cannabis Makes Sense in California

By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Bricken I wrote a post last year entitled, “Does Medical Licensing Make Sense in Recreational Jurisdictions?” The idea – which we’ve seen borne out countless times – is that in jurisdictions that allow recreational…

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California to Standardize Cannabis Testing to Stop ‘Laboratory Shopping’

The California Department of Cannabis Control announced plans to standardize lab testing methods amid concerns about inflated potency and “laboratory shopping” by businesses. The department said some marijuana businesses are choosing labs that report THC levels that are higher than what is actually contained…

Tax cuts leave California pot businesses wanting much more

Industry leaders say legal operations still face uphill battle against underground market. LOS ANGELES — California’s licensed cannabis businesses are getting a tax cut — and they are disappointed about it. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom raised hopes in the cannabis…

Cannabis tax cuts and pot industry reform are coming to California

Tax cuts and other reforms are coming to the California cannabis industry as authorities seek to revamp a system that businesses, growers and others say has been stymied by over-regulation. A bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week cuts…

California Cannabis Lender License Requirements

by Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Bricken Cannabis businesses need money – and lots of it – to operate. Being mostly startups, operational profits are not enough to sustain their business. So cannabis businesses take on outside capital generally in…

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California bill would require mental health warnings on marijuana products

As more states across the country legalize recreational marijuana, some doctors and lawmakers are raising alarms about the risks of certain mental health conditions associated with the product’s use. In California, Senate Bill 1097, the Cannabis Right to Know Act, would…

Cannabis Trailer Bill Passes California Assembly 66-0, Moves to Governor’s Desk

The California Assembly Wednesday night voted 66-0 in favor of AB195, a trailer bill containing a slew of measures intended to shore up the state’s ailing cannabis industry, including freezing the state excise tax at 15 percent for 3 years,…

A Growing Number of California Cities Are Opening Weed Cafes

Imagine a restaurant where you can order dark chocolate infused with cannabis, or where you can pick a pre-rolled joint from a menu and light up at your table. Think of your neighborhood Starbucks or local dive bar, but with…

California may require labels on pot products to warn of mental health risks

Liz Kirkaldie's grandson was in the top of his class in high school and a talented jazz bassist when he started smoking pot. The more serious he got about music, the more serious he got about pot. And the more…

California cannabis tax revenue dips in early 2022; North Coast firms blame the lower receipts on regulation

Reflecting industry tension with regulators and the general economy, California saw first quarter tax cannabis tax revenues drop compared to the last quarter of 2021. 2022 first quarter total returns amounted to $293.5 million for the period collected as of…