In the ever-evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, California presents a unique challenge. Despite being one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, the Golden State’s cannabis business environment remains one of the toughest in the nation. Over the past three years, industry advocates have placed much of their…
In a landmark move for the cannabis industry in California, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 128 into law. This pivotal legislation grants state regulators the authority to license Cannabis Event Organizers, marking a significant shift in the state’s burgeoning cannabis market. Under the new law, Cannabis Event…
San Jose, a city known for its thriving cannabis industry, is facing a significant drop in cannabis tax revenue this year. The decline, projected to be in the millions, is attributed to the growing competition from the black market and cannabis delivery services. With a predicted $19 million budget shortfall…
In the ever-evolving landscape of cannabis laws and regulations, the Cannabis Law Group, led by Damian Nassiri, stands as a beacon of guidance for businesses in Southern California and across the United States. With over 14 years of experience in the industry, Nassiri and his team primarily assist clients seeking…
Recreational marijuana has been legal for adults in California for the past 7 years – but driving under the influence of marijuana (or any mind-altering substance) has always been strictly prohibited. But despite all the legislative and regulatory developments with respect to marijuana law, the state has yet to establish…
Laws pertaining to cannabis trade samples and medical marijuana donations have been recently updated in California. Marijuana businesses would be wise to review this changes with their Los Angeles cannabis lawyer to ensure their company processes and practices are aligned with the letter and intent of these laws. Let’s start…
California became the first state in the U.S. to approve marijuana for medicinal use back in 1996. It was also among the first to legalize recreational adult use marijuana in 2016. However, it would be erroneous to assert that marijuana sales are legal everywhere in the state. As our Los…
Minors getting ahold of marijuana was a major sticking point in the lead up to the passage of Proposition 64, which legalized adult-use California cannabis. It’s also been cited as a reason to block cannabis business billboards on California highways. But as it turns out, licensed marijuana retailers are doing…
Trying to predict the California cannabis market was problematic even prior to an international pandemic that threw everything off course. Part of it is that this is the largest legal marijuana market in the world. Part of it is that it’s so new, being legalized for adult recreational use just…
Regulations were proposed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) last month, suggesting that appellations of origin are established for cannabis. As such, February 20 marked the beginning of the 45-day period required by Californian law, where the public can submit any comments it may have on the…