Even though medical and recreational marijuana are both legal on the state level, one demographic group can be targeted by overzealous police action and subsequent prosecution. Caregivers can serve multiple MMJ patients, which could potentially place them in the...
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Tax Shift Announced By The California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration
Dear Clients and Colleagues: An important tax shift has been announced by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Beginning January 1, 2023, Cannabis Retailers will be responsible for the collection and paying of cannabis excise tax to the CDTFA. In...
Cannabis can still result in criminal charges
A growing number of states have legalized cannabis for medical and recreational use in recent years, with California largely decriminalizing cannabis in 2016. This has led to a new, but thriving industry of cannabis cultivation and reduced criminal charges for...
Why would your California cannabis license application be denied?
You are ready to jump into the multi-million dollar goldmine that is the California cannabis industry. You worked out a plan and secured the necessary capital for your investment. You’ve submitted your application too. Then you receive the bad news: your trading...
Vacations and medical marijuana: What to keep in mind
A lot of people dealing with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions have turned to medical marijuana for relief – and that’s fine under many state laws, including here in California. What happens, however, when you’re going on vacation to another state? Does...
Know the cannabis laws and caveats in California
Cannabis isn’t illegal in California, but there are several things that residents need to know about this substance. This is one of the only ways that you can minimize the chance that you’re going to face legal charges because of it. Unfortunately, laws surrounding...
Cannabis may be coming to California farmers markets
Licensed California cannabis producers and retailers continue to have to compete with those who grow and sell it illegally. Some state lawmakers hope that by making it easier for small, independent businesses to sell their products, they can put a dent in the black...