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California’s cannabis industry is growing at a rapid pace. And with the legalization of recreational marijuana, the industry can only be expected to get a lot bigger. The business opportunities may be vast, but there is a snag: obtaining the license to set up a...
In 2016, legislation was passed in California that legalized the use, sale, and cultivation of recreational cannabis for those aged 21 and over. However, just because recreational sales and use have been legalized, that doesn’t mean there are no regulations. Running...
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...
OCTOBER 06, 2022 PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS. Acting pursuant to the grant of authority in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution of the United States, I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., do hereby grant a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to (1) all current United States...
Now, responsible recreational cannabis use by adults 21 and older (and by certain others under 21 with specific diagnosed medical conditions) is legal here in our state. But California cannabis business owners must remain in compliance with a host of often-changing...
Michael Chernis, as a member of the LACBA’s Cannabis Section Policy Subcommittee, co-authored a public comment letter regarding the Proposed Consolidated Regulations filed by the DCC on July 6, 2022, with along with the other subcommittee members of attorneys. Click...
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...
Marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Therefore, some federal laws continue to curtail cannabis businesses, even though they may be legal at the state level. They include laws like Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code that prohibits businesses dealing with...
Cannabis is becoming a booming business in both California and nationwide, where marijuana is legalized for medicinal and recreational use. However, the cannabis industry is highly regulated. Here are some things you need to know if you plan to cultivate cannabis for...
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to place the Cannabis Tax Measure for unincorporated parts of the county on the Nov. 8 ballot. If the measure passes, it would give the county the ability to tax cannabis businesses located in...