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California Cannabis Regulators Launch AI Packaging Compliance Tool 10 Months After Audit Scrutiny

The state’s Cannabis Product Image Analyzer tool is intended to help operators determine if a product’s packaging is attractive to children.

June 10, 2026

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LA Equity Group Circulates Letter Opposing Cannabis Tax on Unlicensed Businesses

The letter suggests taxing unlicensed businesses would legitimize their operations without requiring the compliance standards applied to licensed businesses.

February 24, 2026

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Nexus Agriscience Subsidiary Terpene Belt Farms Selected for UCLA-Led, State-Funded Cannabis Research Grant

The company joins an academic-industry research initiative to advance terpene science and support public safety.

February 2, 2026

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Vape Sales Dethrone Cannabis Flower for 1st Time in California

Cannabis flower is no longer king in the Golden State, where vape products are now the top-selling category in the licensed marketplace.

January 30, 2026

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California City Cracks Down on Unlicensed Smoke Shops

Lancaster law enforcement officials partnered with state officials to target ‘unsafe’ hemp, cannabis and tobacco marketed toward children.

October 17, 2025

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California Could Tighten Cannabis Regulations, Up Penalties After State Audit

Unclear rules and insufficient enforcement ‘hamper’ the Department of Cannabis Control’s ability to identify packaging that’s attractive to children.

August 8, 2025

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California DCC Announces $30M in Grant Funding to Advance Cannabis Research

The state’s Department of Cannabis Control is soliciting research proposals from public universities to better inform future laws impacting the industry.

June 19, 2025

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California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Will Increase by 27% on July 1, CDTFA Announces

Despite legislation aiming to prevent the tax hike, the state’s tax agency indicated its hands are currently tied.

May 2, 2025

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California Lawmakers Vote, 15-0, To Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase

The California Assembly Business and Professions Committee unanimously advanced legislation to prevent a 27% rate increase scheduled for July 1.

April 24, 2025

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60% of Cannabis Consumed in California Comes From Unregulated Market as Licensed Production Grows

The state issued a market outlook report that projects stabilizing prices, an industry value uptick, and growth in the licensed market in 2025.

March 4, 2025

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As California Cannabis Rush Dries Up, Operators Look East

The Artist Tree, with nine dispensaries and two lounges, is searching for new opportunities, but there are fewer and fewer places for new stores in California.

March 3, 2025

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California Bill Aims to Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase

The legislation would block the current 15% retail tax from automatically jumping to 19% on July 1.

February 19, 2025