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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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