State of Cannabis: California
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December 11, 2016
State of Cannabis: CaliforniaState of Cannabis: CaliforniaState of Cannabis: California
Thisis provingto be a big year for cannabis. As a result, we are ranking the fifty states from worst to best on how they treat cannabis and those who consume it. Each of our State of Cannabis posts will a ...
Thisis provingto be a big year for cannabis. As a result, we are ranking the fifty states from worst to best on how they treat cannabis and those who consume it. Each of our State of C ...
California State Licensing: Possible Delays
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December 14, 2016
California State Licensing: Possible DelaysCalifornia State Licensing: Possible DelaysCalifornia State Licensing: Possible Delays
California Cannabis: possibly delays. Though Californiaofficially legalizedcannabis last month, those hoping to walk into a dispensary and legally purchase recreational cannabis will have to wait until ...
California Cannabis: possibly delays. Though Californiaofficially legalizedcannabis last month, those hoping to walk into a dispensary and legally purchase recreational cannabis wil ...
California Cannabis Banking: What Will Happen?
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December 15, 2016
California Cannabis Banking: What Will Happen?California Cannabis Banking: What Will Happen?California Cannabis Banking: What Will Happen?
Now that California will have significant regulation of both its medical and adult use cannabis industries under the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act and Proposition 64 (the Adult Use of Marijua ...
Now that California will have significant regulation of both its medical and adult use cannabis industries under the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act and Proposition 64 (the ...
This California town will charge home growers $141 for the privilege
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December 27, 2016
This California town will charge home growers $141 for the privilegeThis California town will charge home growers $141 for the privilegeThis California town will charge home growers $141 for the privilege
By Daniel M. Jimenez, Bay Area News Group A small Southern California town is moving to require a costly permit for residents who want to grow marijuana in their own homes. The Desert Sun reports that th ...
By Daniel M. Jimenez, Bay Area News Group A small Southern California town is moving to require a costly permit for residents who want to grow marijuana in their own homes. The Desert ...
Protect yo-self: California dispensaries unionize as marijuana legalization moves forward
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December 28, 2016
Protect yo-self: California dispensaries unionize as marijuana legalization moves forwardProtect yo-self: California dispensaries unionize as marijuana lega...Protect yo-self: California dispensaries unionize as marijuana legalization moves forward
By Jason Henry, The Cannifornian Roughly 20 employees at two marijuana dispensaries operating without permits in Pasadena have joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 770, as further ev ...
By Jason Henry, The Cannifornian Roughly 20 employees at two marijuana dispensaries operating without permits in Pasadena have joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Loca ...
California Cannabis: A Ban on Billboard Ads
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December 29, 2016
California Cannabis: A Ban on Billboard AdsCalifornia Cannabis: A Ban on Billboard AdsCalifornia Cannabis: A Ban on Billboard Ads
A new California bill, Assembly Bill 64, is currently being considered by California legislators. AB 64 would amend the marijuana advertising rules under Proposition 64 (aka the Adult Use of Marijuana Act ...
A new California bill, Assembly Bill 64, is currently being considered by California legislators. AB 64 would amend the marijuana advertising rules under Proposition 64 (aka the Adult ...
What you need to know about a new California bill that could ban weed use while driving
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December 29, 2016
What you need to know about a new California bill that could ban weed use while drivingWhat you need to know about a new California bill that could ban we...What you need to know about a new California bill that could ban weed use while driving
By Lisa M. Krieger, The Cannifornian Newly introduced legislation seeks to ban behavior not addressed by Californias new pot law: Toking while driving. Its currently illegal to have an open container of ...
By Lisa M. Krieger, The Cannifornian Newly introduced legislation seeks to ban behavior not addressed by Californias new pot law: Toking while driving. Its currently illegal to have a ...
We now know how much pro- and anti-Prop 64 California marijuana campaigns spent
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February 02, 2017
We now know how much pro- and anti-Prop 64 California marijuana campaigns spentWe now know how much pro- and anti-Prop 64 California marijuana cam...We now know how much pro- and anti-Prop 64 California marijuana campaigns spent
By Sophia Bollag, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Campaign committees raised a record $466 million to influence proposals on the 2016 ballot in California from legalizing marijuana to limiting presc ...
By Sophia Bollag, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Campaign committees raised a record $466 million to influence proposals on the 2016 ballot in California from legalizing marijua ...
We Now Know How Much Pro- & Anti-Marijuana Campaigns Spent In California
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February 06, 2017
We Now Know How Much Pro- & Anti-Marijuana Campaigns Spent In CaliforniaWe Now Know How Much Pro- & Anti-Marijuana Campaigns Spent In Calif...We Now Know How Much Pro- & Anti-Marijuana Campaigns Spent In California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Campaign committees raised a record $466 million to influence proposals on the 2016 ballot in California from legalizing marijuana to limiting prescription drug prices ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Campaign committees raised a record $466 million to influence proposals on the 2016 ballot in California from legalizing marijuana to limiting pres ...
California delves into details of regulating recreational marijuana
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February 07, 2017
California delves into details of regulating recreational marijuanaCalifornia delves into details of regulating recreational marijuanaCalifornia delves into details of regulating recreational marijuana
By Brooke Edwards Staggs, Orange County Register Should police officers be able to use a controversial spit test to see if they believe drivers are high? Should billboards advertising pot shops be allowe ...
By Brooke Edwards Staggs, Orange County Register Should police officers be able to use a controversial spit test to see if they believe drivers are high? Should billboards advertising ...
“There has never been anything like this”: California cannabis farmers under regulatory spotlight
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February 09, 2017
“There has never been anything like this”: California cannabis farmers under regulatory...“There has never been anything like this”: California cannabis farm...“There has never been anything like this”: California cannabis farmers under regulatory spotlight
By Will Houston, Eureka Times-Standard Last month, hundreds of Emerald Triangle cannabis farmers received letters from the state threatening penalties unless they complied with California water quality r ...
By Will Houston, Eureka Times-Standard Last month, hundreds of Emerald Triangle cannabis farmers received letters from the state threatening penalties unless they complied with Califo ...
California Cannabis and Limited Vertical Integration under Prop 64
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February 09, 2017
California Cannabis and Limited Vertical Integration under Prop 64California Cannabis and Limited Vertical Integration under Prop 64California Cannabis and Limited Vertical Integration under Prop 64
California marijuana licenses: start now, but stay flexible California lawmakers have beentasked with the difficult challenge of reconciling the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA), which l ...
California marijuana licenses: start now, but stay flexible California lawmakers have beentasked with the difficult challenge of reconciling the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety ...
Vapes Up, Cookies (and Booze) Down: Marijuana Industry Trends in California
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February 09, 2017
Vapes Up, Cookies (and Booze) Down: Marijuana Industry Trends in CaliforniaVapes Up, Cookies (and Booze) Down: Marijuana Industry Trends in Ca...Vapes Up, Cookies (and Booze) Down: Marijuana Industry Trends in California
Girl Scout Cookies are out (and not just because the actual Girl Scouts have sent a cease-and-desist). And OG Kush? Not even in the running. Gorilla Glue No. 4, Jack Herer and Bubba Kush are the most pop ...
Girl Scout Cookies are out (and not just because the actual Girl Scouts have sent a cease-and-desist). And OG Kush? Not even in the running. Gorilla Glue No. 4, Jack Herer and Bubba K ...
This Is What Happens At A California Cannabis Event
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February 14, 2017
This Is What Happens At A California Cannabis EventThis Is What Happens At A California Cannabis EventThis Is What Happens At A California Cannabis Event
In November, Californians overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana. One caveat of the new law was that the state would have a year to implement regulations and oversight. S ...
In November, Californians overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana. One caveat of the new law was that the state would have a year to implement regulati ...
California cannabis businesses prepare to promote themselves in recreational era
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February 15, 2017
California cannabis businesses prepare to promote themselves in recreational eraCalifornia cannabis businesses prepare to promote themselves in rec...California cannabis businesses prepare to promote themselves in recreational era
By Zaron Burnett III, Civilized In November, Californians overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana. One caveat of the new law was that the state would have a year to implement regulations ...
By Zaron Burnett III, Civilized In November, Californians overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana. One caveat of the new law was that the state would have a year to im ...
California Wants You for the Cannabis Advisory Committee
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February 15, 2017
California Wants You for the Cannabis Advisory CommitteeCalifornia Wants You for the Cannabis Advisory CommitteeCalifornia Wants You for the Cannabis Advisory Committee
Last Friday, the California Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation (BMCR) announced in a press release that it has begun seeking applicants to participate in a Cannabis Advisory Committee. The role of the ...
Last Friday, the California Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation (BMCR) announced in a press release that it has begun seeking applicants to participate in a Cannabis Advisory Committ ...
California Tells Agencies No Cooperating with Feds on Cannabis
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February 23, 2017
California Tells Agencies No Cooperating with Feds on CannabisCalifornia Tells Agencies No Cooperating with Feds on CannabisCalifornia Tells Agencies No Cooperating with Feds on Cannabis
Last week, California lawmakers introduced a new bill to increase protections for California cannabis businesses from federal persecution. The timing couldnt be better as a new president and incoming fede ...
Last week, California lawmakers introduced a new bill to increase protections for California cannabis businesses from federal persecution. The timing couldnt be better as a new preside ...
California Will Fight Feds on Cannabis
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March 01, 2017
California Will Fight Feds on CannabisCalifornia Will Fight Feds on CannabisCalifornia Will Fight Feds on Cannabis
Bears are tough animals, and California will fight hard for its cannabis laws. Last Thursday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer stated during a press conference that we should expect to see greater ...
Bears are tough animals, and California will fight hard for its cannabis laws. Last Thursday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer stated during a press conference that we should ex ...
Los Angeles Voters Approve Cannabis Industry Regulations
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March 15, 2017
Los Angeles Voters Approve Cannabis Industry RegulationsLos Angeles Voters Approve Cannabis Industry RegulationsLos Angeles Voters Approve Cannabis Industry Regulations
Nearly a decade after Prop D brought some protections to Los Angeles medical cannabis providers in compliance with state law, Measure M is the winning initiative that will craft the future of cannabis poli ...
Nearly a decade after Prop D brought some protections to Los Angeles medical cannabis providers in compliance with state law, Measure M is the winning initiative that will craft the fut ...
Dispensaries and the New Legal Niches of Marijuana in California
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May 12, 2017
Dispensaries and the New Legal Niches of Marijuana in CaliforniaDispensaries and the New Legal Niches of Marijuana in CaliforniaDispensaries and the New Legal Niches of Marijuana in California
William Smith | May 12, 2017 It is no secret that the legal framework concerning Cannabis in the Unites States of America is rapidly changing the last years. The cannabis industry is now the fastest gro ...
William Smith | May 12, 2017 It is no secret that the legal framework concerning Cannabis in the Unites States of America is rapidly changing the last years. The cannabis industry is ...
California Cannabis Banking: The Next Stages
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May 14, 2017
California Cannabis Banking: The Next StagesCalifornia Cannabis Banking: The Next StagesCalifornia Cannabis Banking: The Next Stages
Political change comes in fits and starts. Cannabis laws did incredibly well at the state level in the 2016 election cycle, but it looks like we are going to be facing the status quo at the federal level ...
Political change comes in fits and starts. Cannabis laws did incredibly well at the state level in the 2016 election cycle, but it looks like we are going to be facing the status quo a ...
California cannabis farmers express concerns at regulatory hearings
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May 17, 2017
California cannabis farmers express concerns at regulatory hearingsCalifornia cannabis farmers express concerns at regulatory hearingsCalifornia cannabis farmers express concerns at regulatory hearings
By Brooke Edward Staggs, The Cannifornian Limits on farm sizes, renewable energy mandates and a lack of clarity on rules for tribal lands were among the concerns raised by 100 or so cannabis cultivators ...
By Brooke Edward Staggs, The Cannifornian Limits on farm sizes, renewable energy mandates and a lack of clarity on rules for tribal lands were among the concerns raised by 100 or so c ...
Edibles feast: Companies ready to grab a big piece of California’s recreational marijuana market
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May 30, 2017
Edibles feast: Companies ready to grab a big piece of California’s recreational marijua...Edibles feast: Companies ready to grab a big piece of California’s ...Edibles feast: Companies ready to grab a big piece of California’s recreational marijuana market
By Marisa Kendall, Bay Area News Group Adding cannabis to everything from iced coffee to breath mints, local startups are jockeying for a bite of Californias growing marijuana edibles market as the state ...
By Marisa Kendall, Bay Area News Group Adding cannabis to everything from iced coffee to breath mints, local startups are jockeying for a bite of Californias growing marijuana edibles ...
California's Legal Pot Law Is Helping Give Felons Their Lives Back
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June 12, 2017
California's Legal Pot Law Is Helping Give Felons Their Lives BackCalifornia's Legal Pot Law Is Helping Give Felons Their Lives BackCalifornia's Legal Pot Law Is Helping Give Felons Their Lives Back
With the passage of Proposition 64 in November, Californians were finally free to enjoy recreational marijuana. For average stoners, this meant being free from the fiction that the weed they purchased wa ...
With the passage of Proposition 64 in November, Californians were finally free to enjoy recreational marijuana. For average stoners, this meant being free from the fiction that the we ...
California Medical Cannabis Edibles: What’s Okay and What’s Not
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June 13, 2017
California Medical Cannabis Edibles: What’s Okay and What’s NotCalifornia Medical Cannabis Edibles: What’s Okay and What’s NotCalifornia Medical Cannabis Edibles: What’s Okay and What’s Not
California cannabis edibles: just say no to butter Ifyou missed our webinar last week on Californias new medical cannabis rules and you just cant wait for us to publish the recording here on the blog (com ...
California cannabis edibles: just say no to butter Ifyou missed our webinar last week on Californias new medical cannabis rules and you just cant wait for us to publish the recording h ...
BREAKING NEWS: California Passes SB 94 Regulating Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis
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June 15, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: California Passes SB 94 Regulating Medicinal and Adult Use CannabisBREAKING NEWS: California Passes SB 94 Regulating Medicinal and Adu...BREAKING NEWS: California Passes SB 94 Regulating Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis
California just came out with its Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) The California Legislature today passed Senate Bill 94, which effectively repeals the Medical Cannabi ...
California just came out with its Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) The California Legislature today passed Senate Bill 94, which effectively repeals ...
California’s new cannabis rules create path to organic grows, delivery, regional naming and more
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June 15, 2017
California’s new cannabis rules create path to organic grows, delivery, regional naming...California’s new cannabis rules create path to organic grows, deliv...California’s new cannabis rules create path to organic grows, delivery, regional naming and more
By Jonathan J. Cooper, The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. California would set standards for organic marijuana, allow pot samples at county fairs and permit home deliveries under legislation set to ...
By Jonathan J. Cooper, The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. California would set standards for organic marijuana, allow pot samples at county fairs and permit home deliveries unde ...
California’s 5 Worst Cities and Counties for Commercial Cannabis
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June 23, 2017
California’s 5 Worst Cities and Counties for Commercial CannabisCalifornia’s 5 Worst Cities and Counties for Commercial CannabisCalifornia’s 5 Worst Cities and Counties for Commercial Cannabis
There have been countlessreports of how Californias medical and adult use cannabis markets under the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act and the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (now, combined under the ...
There have been countlessreports of how Californias medical and adult use cannabis markets under the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act and the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (now, ...
California’s Capital City to Send SWAT Teams after Noncompliant Pot Grows
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August 28, 2017
California’s Capital City to Send SWAT Teams after Noncompliant Pot GrowsCalifornia’s Capital City to Send SWAT Teams after Noncompliant Pot...California’s Capital City to Send SWAT Teams after Noncompliant Pot Grows
Sometime before the Labor Day holiday, heavily armed and highly trained law-enforcement officers will fan out across Sacramento, Californias capital city and the main center of commerce and culture in th ...
Sometime before the Labor Day holiday, heavily armed and highly trained law-enforcement officers will fan out across Sacramento, Californias capital city and the main center of commer ...
The Great California Pot T-Shirt Ban is Dead
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September 06, 2017
The Great California Pot T-Shirt Ban is DeadThe Great California Pot T-Shirt Ban is DeadThe Great California Pot T-Shirt Ban is Dead
Photos Taylor Kent for Cannabis Now A bill that proposed banning cannabis marketing has died, but may return next year. A yes vote on a bill that was set to limit cannabis market ...
Photos Taylor Kent for Cannabis Now A bill that proposed banning cannabis marketing has died, but may return next year. A yes vote on a bill that was set to l ...
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