California
In California, a Legislative Push for Cannabis Tax Reform
As regulators and law enforcement grapple with the unregulated cannabis market, several lawmakers argue the time has come for action on taxes.
California Senate Majority Leader Introduces Bill to End Cannabis Cultivation Tax
The debate is heating up: the cannabis industry says its survival depends on tax relief, while youth advocates say cuts will hurt children living below the poverty line who rely on the revenue.
California’s Cannabis Industry Continues Plea for Tax Relief
The newly formed Save California Cannabis Coalition hosted a news conference during which lawmakers said they are working on bills to help the legal market quash the unlicensed one.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Aims for Cannabis Compliance, Education in Budget Plan
The budget also allocates money to help mitigate the environmental harms of illegal cannabis cultivation. And, crucially, it notes that Newsom's administration "supports cannabis tax reform."
California Cannabis Regulators Commit to Combating Unregulated Market in 2022
The state’s top cannabis regulator signaled that illegal and gray market cannabis activity will be top of mind next year.
In California, Which Cannabis Bills Made the Cut?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had until Oct. 10 to sign or veto the bills that landed on his desk this session.
California Cannabis Bills Await Gov. Newsom’s Signature
Here are the cannabis bills that passed by the end of the legislative session, including ones that aim to curb the existing illegal market, regulate the CBD industry, and guide cannabis advertising.
California Lawmakers Clear Path for Federally-Licensed Cannabis Growers
As the US Drug Enforcement Administration hands out its first cultivation-for-research licenses in decades, a first-of-its-kind bill clarifies this activity is exempt from state cannabis law.
A “Window” Into What’s Next for California’s Cannabis Appellations
The state will soon be the first jurisdiction in the world to recognize cannabis appellations, similar to those that exist for wine, like Champagne.
California Cannabis Advisory Committee Tackles New License Types, Enforcement, and CEQA
Today, 82% of all licenses in the state remain provisional. The California Environmental Quality Act is in the spotlight as regulators and lawmakers grapple with how to balance environmental concerns with removing hurdles for licensees.
The Latest on the LA Cannabis Delivery Lawsuit: A Proposed Settlement
In 2020, LA cannabis regulators gave equity applicants first access to delivery licenses. But some players, including longtime equity supporters, say the city’s approach is problematic.
California: Governor Gavin Newsom’s Budget Allocates Half a Billion in Cannabis Tax Revenue
Two groundbreaking programs—OCal and appellations—set to launch this year, were delayed by COVID-19. While the budget consolidates cannabis licensing under a new entity, OCal will remain under agriculture and appellations will remain with ag and health.
In California, a Push to Allow CBD in Food Resumes
A similar effort failed at the eleventh hour of the last session. But the question of whether to allow CBD in foods (including pet food) is back on the table as the new legislative session ramps up.
California: Advisory Committee Approves Cannabis Industry Changes
From cannabis clubs to delivery, the committee tasked with advising the state’s cannabis regulators signed off on a report that suggests loosening restrictions.
California: Judge Dismisses Cannabis Delivery Lawsuit
Since 2019, 24 cities and one county have fought a decision by the state’s top cannabis regulator to allow cannabis delivery statewide.
California Pumps the Brakes on Banning Flavored Cannabis
A regulatory advisory committee says no to a crackdown at this time, but yes to a study of high-potency cannabis.
