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Legislation and Regulation

California Rep. Huffman Introduces Congressional Bill to Allow Cannabis Shipping Across State Lines

The measure is targeted to support small farmers and producers by allowing them to ship products directly to consumers within or across state lines.

September 15, 2022

California

94% of California Cannabis Cultivation at Risk from Wildfires by End of Century

The findings come from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley as they assess cannabis cultivation in the state.

September 15, 2022

California

Glass House Completes Acquisition of Natural Healing Center Dispensaries in Grover Beach and Lemoore

The company is also expected to complete the transactions of NHC dispensaries in Morro Bay and Turlock by the end of this year.

September 8, 2022

California

California DCC Requests Cultivators Reduce Energy Loads Due to High Temperatures

The state’s regulators are asking cannabis license holders to consider turning off lights and significant energy sources and using a backup generator if available.

September 7, 2022

California

SC Labs Names Cannabis Business Leader Hirsh Jain to its Board of Directors

The founder of Ananda Strategy, Jain also previously worked at Caliva and MedMen.

September 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

California Governor Signs Bill to Ban Medical Discrimination Against Patients Who Use Cannabis

Assembly Bill 1954, introduced by Assemblymember Bill Quirk, protects the right of patients to medical treatment if they use cannabis, as well as the right of physicians and clinics to treat them.

September 6, 2022

Distribution

Nabis, Equity Trade Network Partner to Promote Cannabis Equity

The collaboration between Nabis and Equity Trade Network will eliminate barriers for BIPOC, LGBTQ and veteran-led cannabis brands to help them get shelf space in California dispensaries, according to a release.

September 2, 2022

California

California Assembly Approves Legislation to Prevent Employers from Punishing Workers for Off-the-Clock Cannabis Use

Assembly Bill 2188, sponsored by Assemblyman Bill Quirk, was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk Aug. 30.

August 31, 2022

California

TRP Brings Cookies to Los Angeles' Westside with Brentwood Opening

TRP, a vertically integrated owner and operator for cannabis’ leading legacy brands, announces the roll out of its newest retail store with the opening of Cookies in Brentwood next to the iconic Brentwood Country Mart.

August 31, 2022

California

California Q2 Cannabis Sales Up, Taxes Trend Down

The state’s adult-use cannabis sales rebounded slightly to $1.2 billion, a 2.9% increase from the previous quarter; taxes continue on four-quarter dip.

August 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

California’s DCC Has Seized More Than $1 Billion in Illegal Cannabis

The department, created in July 2021 when three agencies were consolidated, has since been busy cracking down on illicit cannabis operations, among other initiatives.

August 25, 2022

Cannabis Delivery

Hermosa Beach, California, to Welcome Cannabis Home Delivery

Delivery operators will be required to have a permit, and violators could face up to a $30,000 fine.

August 17, 2022