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Legislation and Regulation

California’s Cannabis Market: ‘A Recipe for Disaster’

Headset’s Jocelyn Sheltraw says that while sales in California continue to grow, unstable market dynamics highlight the need for regulatory changes.

March 15, 2022

California

California Senator Introduces Legislation to Bar Municipalities from Prohibiting Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Within Their Jurisdictions

Senate Bill 1186, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener, would require all cities and counties to provide consumers access to medical cannabis dispensaries.

March 14, 2022

California

Los Angeles Head Cannabis Regulator Cat Packer Exits Role

The first executive director of the city’s Department of Cannabis Regulation will be pursuing other professional opportunities.

March 14, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

California’s Small Cannabis Farmers Launch Direct-to-Consumer Sales Platform Inspired by Industry Struggles

Members of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, who have struggled to thrive in California’s regulated adult-use marketplace, have come together to launch an online sales and delivery platform.

March 11, 2022

California

Cannabis with a Conscience: New Delivery Service Connects Sacramento & Butte County Consumers to Sustainable Mendocino Farmers

Featured farms are dedicated to environmental stewardship, sustainable agriculture and cultivating quality cannabis products.

March 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

California Department of Cannabis Control Proposes Rule Changes

The proposals are open to public comment through April 19, with the rulemaking process likely to extend to this fall.

March 4, 2022

California

TerrAscend Announces Appointment of Kara DioGuardi to Board

A Grammy-nominated songwriter, DioGuardi’s credits include 320 songs released by major labels.

March 3, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

‘Surviving is Thriving’ in California’s Cannabis Market

Glass House Brands co-founder and president Graham Farrar outlines the biggest challenges—and opportunities—for the state’s licensed cannabis businesses.

March 2, 2022

California

New Cannabis 21+ Palm Desert is Family-Owned Operator’s Largest Dispensary Yet

The 14,000-square-foot super "deal store" will serve the Coachella Valley.

March 1, 2022

Cannabis Sales Trends

California Cannabis Banks $5.2 Billion in 2021 Sales

The world’s largest market, California has sold $13.5 billion of adult-use cannabis since launching sales in 2018, providing $3.4 billion in total taxes.

February 23, 2022

California

Destined to Sell Cannabis

Growing up through the drug war era in Oakland, ex-felon Tucky Blunt now operates the first dispensary licensed under the city’s cannabis equity program.

February 21, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New California Bill Proposes an End to the Cannabis Cultivation Tax

The bill also suggests a steady increase in the excise tax from 2025 onward.

February 17, 2022