We have spoken at length about MAUCRSA guidelines as it relates to the new cannabis law, however, the cannabis industry avails itself to other regulations that are not explicitly outlined in the sprawling legislation. One of the most pressing regulations that some may have ignored falls under Proposition 65. For the cannabis industry, labels and packaging will be directly affected …
Lounging in the Lap of Limbo: Cannabis Lounges to be Permitted in West Hollywood
Zoning is a major feature and often a huge hindrance for many people trying open a cannabis-centered business. As a matter of public policy, the legislation passed in January outlined strict regulations to prevent abuse, stymie the unregulated market, adhere to residence concerns and most importantly provide cogency to the law. Cannabis, much like tobacco and alcohol, cannot be used …
Out with the old in with the new: What the new Cannabis law means for dispensaries that have been in operation prior to January 1st, 2018
Many people have asked us what is the deal with dispensaries that existed before the passage of the law? This question does not have a straightforward answer. With each city or county, there are different laws, regulations, or rules that are specifically tailored to the host of disparate issues each jurisdiction faces. Due to the preeminence of Los Angeles; being …
Stocks and Stems: Understanding the North American Marijuana Index
Although cannabis has shaky ground on the federal level, you can, however still invest in it like any other commodity. The legal cannabis industry happens to have stocks you can invest in, the question is how do you invest and why you should (or shouldn’t). The North American Marijuana Index The North American Marijuana Index tracks the leading cannabis stocks …
The Industry Review Update: 5 things you need to know this week
Normally, the industry review would outline the top 5 things happening in the cannabis that we feel you should know. This week, however, there is 1 major thing happening as we speak and it’s a federal case involving the status of cannabidiol or CBD. Cannabis entrepreneurs along with the Hemp Industry Association have banded together to take on U.S. Drug …
Labeling and the Law: Remaining Compliant with the New Industry Standard
California’s new law has ushered in new guidelines that the industry was not required to deal with before. One of the more nuanced of these guidelines is the labeling of products. You may ask yourself what is “labeling”? Or more succinctly, how is labeling different than packaging, aren’t they one in the same and do I need one? To …
Striking While The Iron Is Hot. How To Get Into The World’s Biggest Legal Market For Recreational Marijuana
When legislation was being drafted to legalize cannabis in the state of California, many onlookers viewed the law as means to grant people access to legal marijuana. But many did not realize that California, the nation’s most populous state, and the world’s sixth largest economy was also poised to create a market unlike any before with many more potential customers than …
Saber Rattling In D.C. Evokes Lukewarm Response From The Cannabis World
It’s been roughly a week since Attorney General Jeff Sessions revoked the Cole memo, an Obama-era policy that paved the way for legalization of cannabis across the country. Although the decision came with much fanfare that stoked fears and uncertainty, there has been no indication that industry is slowing down. Last year, 1,100 businesses in the State of California held …
Am I a Collective or Cooperative? Suggestions for Better Compliance Under the Compassionate Use Act and MAUCRSA
By: Marcus Johnson January 9, 2018 marks the end of the older framework for Collectives and Cooperatives in the state of California. Section 11362.7775 of the Health and Safety Code (allowing models of cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and distribution in California) will be superseded by the regulations promulgated in MAUCRSA. In an effort to stymie attempts to exploit loopholes found in …
Cannabis and the Cole Memo
What the current administration’s latest move means for Cannabis in California. Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans to rescind the Cole Memo, which would reverse the Obama administration’s position on Cannabis enforcement and allow each U.S. Attorney to expend resources to prosecute marijuana-related offenses in states with laws legalizing Cannabis in one form or another. What is the Cole Memo? In …
Striking While The Iron Is Hot. How To Get Into The World’s Biggest Legal Market For Recreational Marijuana
When legislation was being drafted to legalize cannabis in the state of California, many onlookers viewed the law as means to grant people access to legal marijuana. But many did not realize that California, the nation’s most populous state, and the world’s sixth largest economy was also poised to create a market unlike any before with many more potential customers than …
State of the Golden State
With the New Year fast approaching, we thought it would be a good time here in California to take a step back and explore some fact, figures, and estimates for the Golden State surrounding its status in the cannabis industry. New regulations are being proposed, discussed, and passed as quickly as possible in cities and counties across the state to …
Stocks and Stems: Understanding the North American Marijuana Index
Although cannabis has shaky ground on the federal level, you can, however still invest in it like any other commodity. The legal cannabis industry happens to have stocks you can invest in, the question is how do you invest and why you should (or shouldn’t). The North American Marijuana Index The North American Marijuana Index tracks the leading cannabis stocks …
Striking While The Iron Is Hot. How To Get Into The World’s Biggest Legal Market For Recreational Marijuana
When legislation was being drafted to legalize cannabis in the state of California, many onlookers viewed the law as means to grant people access to legal marijuana. But many did not realize that California, the nation’s most populous state, and the world’s sixth largest economy was also poised to create a market unlike any before with many more potential customers than …
Stocks and Stems: Understanding the North American Marijuana Index
Although cannabis has shaky ground on the federal level, you can, however still invest in it like any other commodity. The legal cannabis industry happens to have stocks you can invest in, the question is how do you invest and why you should (or shouldn’t). The North American Marijuana Index The North American Marijuana Index tracks the leading cannabis stocks …
The Industry Review Update: 5 things you need to know this week
Normally, the industry review would outline the top 5 things happening in the cannabis that we feel you should know. This week, however, there is 1 major thing happening as we speak and it’s a federal case involving the status of cannabidiol or CBD. Cannabis entrepreneurs along with the Hemp Industry Association have banded together to take on U.S. Drug …
Saber Rattling In D.C. Evokes Lukewarm Response From The Cannabis World
It’s been roughly a week since Attorney General Jeff Sessions revoked the Cole memo, an Obama-era policy that paved the way for legalization of cannabis across the country. Although the decision came with much fanfare that stoked fears and uncertainty, there has been no indication that industry is slowing down. Last year, 1,100 businesses in the State of California held …
Cannabis and the Cole Memo
What the current administration’s latest move means for Cannabis in California. Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans to rescind the Cole Memo, which would reverse the Obama administration’s position on Cannabis enforcement and allow each U.S. Attorney to expend resources to prosecute marijuana-related offenses in states with laws legalizing Cannabis in one form or another. What is the Cole Memo? In …
A Deadline Looms: Proposition 65 Takes Effect on August 30th, 2018
We have spoken at length about MAUCRSA guidelines as it relates to the new cannabis law, however, the cannabis industry avails itself to other regulations that are not explicitly outlined in the sprawling legislation. One of the most pressing regulations that some may have ignored falls under Proposition 65. For the cannabis industry, labels and packaging will be directly affected …
Labeling and the Law: Remaining Compliant with the New Industry Standard
California’s new law has ushered in new guidelines that the industry was not required to deal with before. One of the more nuanced of these guidelines is the labeling of products. You may ask yourself what is “labeling”? Or more succinctly, how is labeling different than packaging, aren’t they one in the same and do I need one? To …
A Deadline Looms: Proposition 65 Takes Effect on August 30th, 2018
We have spoken at length about MAUCRSA guidelines as it relates to the new cannabis law, however, the cannabis industry avails itself to other regulations that are not explicitly outlined in the sprawling legislation. One of the most pressing regulations that some may have ignored falls under Proposition 65. For the cannabis industry, labels and packaging will be directly affected …
Lounging in the Lap of Limbo: Cannabis Lounges to be Permitted in West Hollywood
Zoning is a major feature and often a huge hindrance for many people trying open a cannabis-centered business. As a matter of public policy, the legislation passed in January outlined strict regulations to prevent abuse, stymie the unregulated market, adhere to residence concerns and most importantly provide cogency to the law. Cannabis, much like tobacco and alcohol, cannot be used …
Out with the old in with the new: What the new Cannabis law means for dispensaries that have been in operation prior to January 1st, 2018
Many people have asked us what is the deal with dispensaries that existed before the passage of the law? This question does not have a straightforward answer. With each city or county, there are different laws, regulations, or rules that are specifically tailored to the host of disparate issues each jurisdiction faces. Due to the preeminence of Los Angeles; being …
Stocks and Stems: Understanding the North American Marijuana Index
Although cannabis has shaky ground on the federal level, you can, however still invest in it like any other commodity. The legal cannabis industry happens to have stocks you can invest in, the question is how do you invest and why you should (or shouldn’t). The North American Marijuana Index The North American Marijuana Index tracks the leading cannabis stocks …
The Industry Review Update: 5 things you need to know this week
Normally, the industry review would outline the top 5 things happening in the cannabis that we feel you should know. This week, however, there is 1 major thing happening as we speak and it’s a federal case involving the status of cannabidiol or CBD. Cannabis entrepreneurs along with the Hemp Industry Association have banded together to take on U.S. Drug …
Labeling and the Law: Remaining Compliant with the New Industry Standard
California’s new law has ushered in new guidelines that the industry was not required to deal with before. One of the more nuanced of these guidelines is the labeling of products. You may ask yourself what is “labeling”? Or more succinctly, how is labeling different than packaging, aren’t they one in the same and do I need one? To …
Striking While The Iron Is Hot. How To Get Into The World’s Biggest Legal Market For Recreational Marijuana
When legislation was being drafted to legalize cannabis in the state of California, many onlookers viewed the law as means to grant people access to legal marijuana. But many did not realize that California, the nation’s most populous state, and the world’s sixth largest economy was also poised to create a market unlike any before with many more potential customers than …
Saber Rattling In D.C. Evokes Lukewarm Response From The Cannabis World
It’s been roughly a week since Attorney General Jeff Sessions revoked the Cole memo, an Obama-era policy that paved the way for legalization of cannabis across the country. Although the decision came with much fanfare that stoked fears and uncertainty, there has been no indication that industry is slowing down. Last year, 1,100 businesses in the State of California held …
Am I a Collective or Cooperative? Suggestions for Better Compliance Under the Compassionate Use Act and MAUCRSA
By: Marcus Johnson January 9, 2018 marks the end of the older framework for Collectives and Cooperatives in the state of California. Section 11362.7775 of the Health and Safety Code (allowing models of cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and distribution in California) will be superseded by the regulations promulgated in MAUCRSA. In an effort to stymie attempts to exploit loopholes found in …
Cannabis and the Cole Memo
What the current administration’s latest move means for Cannabis in California. Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans to rescind the Cole Memo, which would reverse the Obama administration’s position on Cannabis enforcement and allow each U.S. Attorney to expend resources to prosecute marijuana-related offenses in states with laws legalizing Cannabis in one form or another. What is the Cole Memo? In …