How to invest in a cannabis business

How to Invest in a Cannabis Business

January 5 2023 in Marijuana Business

With the legalization of cannabis spreading exponentially over the past decade, many anticipate growth to only increase. Some claim that now's the time to get some skin in the game before the industry explodes to a projected $176 billion by 2030. However, given current federal legal restrictions, i...

Using local ballot measures to open a cannabis business

Using Local Ballot Measures to Open a Cannabis Business

December 14 2022 in Marijuana Business

As public acceptance of cannabis becomes more widespread, more business opportunities are presenting themselves in California. However, you can’t just set up a shop and start dispensing cannabis immediately. There are laws you’ll need to follow, like opening a store in a properly zoned area or t...

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The Elimination of CA Marijuana Cultivation Tax

November 9 2022 in Marijuana Business

June 30 marked a milestone for the marijuana business as Governor Gavin Newsom passed Assembly Bill 195, effectively killing the debilitating cultivation tax that has hindered the cannabis industry for years. While many have relished in the victory, lawmakers view this as a minor feat toward total t...

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Is California’s Cannabis Industry in Trouble?

October 28 2022 in Marijuana Business

As the first state to allow medical cannabis and among the earliest to approve recreational marijuana use in the U.S., many advocates hoped California would set a precedent for legal cannabis in America. However, more than five years after the state legislature ratified recreational use laws, the Go...

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How Cannabis Businesses Should Handle a Recall

October 11 2022 in Marijuana Business, Recreational Marijuana

As the cannabis industry grows, the potential for recalls increases. Failing an inspection, contaminated plants, or mislabeled products could force you to remove your merchandise from the public, risking your brand and your bottom line. However, planning for this crisis helps mitigate its impact and...

Attorney McElfresh on MedMen CFO vs Cannabis MSO and Co-Founders

November 1 2021 in Marijuana Business, Media Coverage

MJBiz Daily: October 12, 2021 - A cannabis industry trial is set for Tuesday in a California state court, with a corporate executive suing multistate operator MedMen Enterprises and the company's co-founders, Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin. The trial, scheduled for the Los Angeles County Superior C...

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Is Your Cannabis Retail Sign a Local Violation?

June 12 2021 in Marijuana Business

Cannabis retail businesses in San Diego, California face many challenges, just like any retail establishment, and they must comply with state and local regulations. One of them is signage. There are statewide restrictions on cannabis retail signs, and San Diego’s municipal code has rules covering ...

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Can You Modify a Commercial Space for Your Cannabis Business?

May 19 2021 in Marijuana Business

Cannabis is a legal but highly regulated business in California. You can modify commercial space to fit your needs within the limits of state and local laws and regulations, just like any other business. However, there are special considerations due to the nature of a cannabis operation. What Modif...

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How To Update Your CA Cannabis Business License

May 3 2021 in Marijuana Business

Cannabis business licenses are not forever. State and local licenses must be renewed, or operations could be suspended. An while complying with state and local marijuana guidelines can be complicated, it’s far better than closing your doors. Why Does a Cannabis License Need Updated? Many of the ...

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Negotiating the Sale of Your California Cannabis Business

April 25 2021 in Marijuana Business

Cannabis has become another business in California, though a highly regulated one, where operations and storefronts can be bought and sold. So if you own a cannabis business in California, you may feel it’s a good time to sell. But whether your reasons are personal, financial, or business-relat...

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