California Cannabis Advisory Committee Zeroes in on Unions, Appellations
The equity and public health subcommittees also gave updates on their priorities, from refining the definition of “equity” under state law to reining in high-THC products.
What’s Going On With California’s Cannabis Appellations?
The groundbreaking proposal to recognize how and where cannabis is grown, as happens for wine, became law five years ago. But a program has been slow to get off the ground.
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.
Champagne, Roquefort, and . . . Mendocino? The Appellations Discussion Warms Up
What regions get to apply a geographical label to its cannabis? Does an international perspective help? Should a name be connected to the land?
If They’re Doling Out Cannabis “Appellations,” L.A.’s Growers Want In
Think place-of-origin branding, like “Champagne” or “Roquefort.” An industry group fears indoor cultivators will be left out.
California Begins Process of Creating Cannabis Appellations
Soon, cannabis farmers could set their products apart with geographic origin names, like Champagne for wine.
Congress: STATES Act is back, with tweaks • California’s cannabis advisory cmte. looks to 2024 • NJ regulators reduce patient fees • & more …
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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.
