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Legislation and Regulation

2 Plead Guilty in California ‘Cannaland’ Illicit Wholesale Cannabis Operation

Shahram Sheikhan and Sabriana Williams pleaded guilty in federal court for supplying cannabis to unlicensed dispensaries in the southern part of the state.

July 5, 2022

Upcoming Webinars

Seasoned California Operators to Provide Tips for Navigating State’s Troubled Market in Free Webinar

The live webinar, hosted by Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Conference, will take place July 26 at 10 a.m. PT.

July 5, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

California Eliminates Cannabis Cultivation Tax, Effective Immediately

The tax, which imposed a rate of $161 per pound on licensed growers, was zeroed out following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget signing.

July 1, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Los Angeles City Council Approves Ordinance to Implement Placard Program for Licensed Cannabis Businesses

The ordinance requires licensees to display a placard to indicate that they are operating legally and in compliance with public health regulations.

June 30, 2022

Top Stories

California at a Crossroads

Cannabis operators across the state say lawmakers and regulators must address several key issues for the market to prosper. Government officials are proposing changes, but will they be enough?

June 10, 2022

California

Los Angeles Approves ‘Cannabis Emblem’ Program for Dispensaries

The city will allow licensed cannabis retailers to apply for an emblem that can be displayed on their storefronts to help differentiate legal and illegal dispensaries.

June 8, 2022

Cannabis Industry Research

Study Shows California Dispensaries Will Not Serve Minors

The study looked at 50 licensed cannabis dispensaries in California and found that 100% have an adequate screening process.

May 31, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Siskiyou County, Calif. Sheriff Seeks to Declare State of Emergency Over Illicit Cannabis Cultivation

Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency for the county to secure more law enforcement funding and tougher laws for illegal grows.

May 20, 2022

California

California Growers Remain Optimistic Amid Encroaching Market Obstacles

It's spring in California. What does the increasingly grim market outlook mean for small growers?

May 17, 2022

California

UPDATE: California Governor’s New Budget Proposal Calls For Fewer Taxes, More Retail, New Method of Excise Tax Collection and Remittance

The revised proposal includes setting the cultivation tax at zero, moving the excise tax collection and remittance from distribution to retail, and funding jurisdiction to increase consumer access to legal cannabis.

May 13, 2022

Ecommerce Cannabis Market

California’s Small Cannabis Farmers Form Digital Cannabis Marketplace

Emerald Road, a cryptocurrency-exclusive, blockchain-backed e-commerce platform, allows consumers to interact with farmers and purchase product for delivery.

May 12, 2022

Finance

New Study Finds Keeping or Eliminating California’s Cannabis Cultivation Tax Yield Similar Revenues

The Reason Foundation’s analysis comes as the state’s Department of Cannabis Control picks up momentum on retail licensing.

May 11, 2022