January 26 2018 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
With the official opening of the California recreational cannabis industry this month, our state is experiencing a green rush. But before you hurry to get into this newly-legal occupation, you should follow certain essential steps to starting a California marijuana business. If you're looking to g...
December 29 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
Everyone knows that cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational uses in California. However, questions abound about how to buy recreational cannabis, where to smoke it, or how to start a recreational cannabis business. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act, or AUMA, was the law originally authorizi...
November 22 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
The fires that ravaged more than 200,000 acres in Northern California has hit the local cannabis industry hard. In Mendocino, Sonoma, and Napa counties, at least 34 farms were destroyed by the flames. Processed and packed product, drying buds, flowering crops, and farming equipment all went up in sm...
November 8 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
Last month, San Diego City published a new page on its website to provide guidance to current and prospective cannabis entrepreneurs hoping to operate legally within the city limits. The website, found at sandiego.gov/marijuanainfo, covers the regulations and processes pertaining to the cultivation,...
October 27 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
Eight states in the nation have legalized recreational cannabis, and 29 of them (in addition to Washington, D.C.) now allow the use of the plant for medical purposes. To meet the demands of this ever-growing market, a sprawling cannabis industry is taking root across the nation - but not without dif...
September 15 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
California’s state government may be on the verge of passing a marijuana sanctuary bill. The proposed law would prohibit state and local police from enforcing federal marijuana prohibition laws against individuals and businesses that comply with California’s cannabis laws. If the bill passes, Ca...
August 31 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana
While numerous states are legalizing or decriminalizing medical and recreational marijuana, the federal government is maintaining its stance that cannabis is a Schedule I drug. This makes it illegal to grow, possess, use, or sell to others because the government has characterized marijuana as a drug...
August 28 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
In the state of California, there are various bills currently awaiting approval. The pending marijuana legislation will further the advancement of the legal use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes and improve marijuana regulation for businesses and consumers. If you have questions ab...
June 30 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana
It’s no secret that the medical marijuana business is booming. According to research firm ArcView Group, the national market for medical cannabis was almost $7 billion in 2016 and is likely to reach $20 billion annually in just a few years. Medical marijuana is so successful that it is eroding the...
June 16 2017 in Drug Crimes, DUI, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges
An Oakland-based startup called Hound Labs is making waves with a portable device that can measure the presence of THC on your breath in parts per trillion. According to both field tests and controlled studies, this cannabis breathalyzer can accurately detect whether you’ve recently eaten or smoke...
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