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Intoxicating Hemp Products Are Now Banned in CA: What You Need to Know

October 14 2025 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

California has officially taken the next major step toward a unified cannabis and hemp regulatory system. On October 2, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 8 (AB 8), authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), creating a single framework for regulating all intoxicating ...

2025 CA Marijuana and Hemp Legislation Updates

August 12 2025 in Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana

California’s cannabis and hemp industries continue to evolve as lawmakers push forward new legislation in 2025. While the state’s legal market still struggles with high taxes and competition from the illicit market, several bills aim to bring relief, tighten oversight, and improve regulation. ...

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California Moves to Permanently Ban Hemp THC: What Comes Next?

July 22 2025 in Marijuana Business

California is moving toward a permanent ban on hemp-derived THC products—like Delta-8 THC vapes, edibles, and beverages. This comes after an emergency rule from Governor Newsom’s administration in 2024 that blocked the sale of these products across the state. Now, the California Department of...

Cannabis Cafes Are Now Legal in CA: What You Need to Know

March 19 2025 in Marijuana Business

Last fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775 (AB 1775) into law, and it officially took effect on January 1, 2025. This law allows licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses to operate cannabis cafes where customers can legally consume cannabis on-site while also purcha...

Your Guide to Commercial Leasing for Cannabis Businesses in California

October 22 2024 in Marijuana Business

Securing a commercial lease can be a daunting task for any business, but for cannabis businesses in California, the process presents even more challenges. To avoid costly mistakes and potential legal issues, cannabis business owners should be familiar with the leasing process. Here are the key fa...

How to Protect Your Cannabis Business from Legal Liability in California

September 6 2024 in Marijuana Business

As the cannabis industry continues to flourish in California, business owners face a unique set of challenges. While the potential for growth is immense, so too is the risk of legal liability. Navigating the complex web of state and federal regulations, securing the proper licenses, and ensuring ...

Can Tourists Buy Marijuana in California?

May 9 2024 in Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

Tourists can legally buy marijuana in California. In 2018, California began selling recreational marijuana and issuing licenses to legal dispensaries. However, there are some regulations and guidelines that in-state customers and visitors must follow. You may also have questions about what to choos...

Your Guide to California Marijuana Advertising Regulations

March 27 2024 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business

If you’re a cannabis business owner, you know that one of the best ways to attract clients is to advertise. But with cannabis still unlawful at the federal level, the regulations applying to the advertising of marijuana businesses are strict and complicated. Before you take out an ad in a newspape...

Proposed Bill Could Allow Cannabis Businesses to Serve Food, Host Shows

February 9 2023 in Marijuana Business, Media Coverage

A new proposed bill in California could allow cannabis businesses to serve food and drinks and host live music. Supporters of AB 374 say it could help businesses compete with the illegal market and appeal to more customers. Similar cannabis cafes are popular in Amsterdam. Jessica McElfresh was ment...

CBD Law in California (AB-45) Permits Sale of Hemp-Derived Products

January 18 2023 in Marijuana Business

Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a non-impairing substance that can be derived from hemp plants. CBD can be infused with many consumer products such as foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics, and demand for those products has exploded — according to Forbes, the U.S. market for CBD is proj...

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