California marijuana legalization is on track, but still not a sure thing
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June 01, 2016
California marijuana legalization is on track, but still not a sure thingCalifornia marijuana legalization is on track, but still not a sure...California marijuana legalization is on track, but still not a sure thing
By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. The signatures are still being tallied and verified, but the California marijuana legalization initiative is on track to easily qua ...
By Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. The signatures are still being tallied and verified, but the California marijuana legalization initiative is on ...
California: SB 987 Would Impose A 15% Medical Marijuana Tax
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June 03, 2016
California: SB 987 Would Impose A 15% Medical Marijuana TaxCalifornia: SB 987 Would Impose A 15% Medical Marijuana TaxCalifornia: SB 987 Would Impose A 15% Medical Marijuana Tax
A funny thing occurs in the world of politics when it comes to marijuana taxes. The word tax is a trigger word in politics, and is not a popular thing, which is why politicians try to avoid using the word ...
A funny thing occurs in the world of politics when it comes to marijuana taxes. The word tax is a trigger word in politics, and is not a popular thing, which is why politicians try to ...
The California Cannabis Countdown: Calaveras County
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June 06, 2016
The California Cannabis Countdown: Calaveras CountyThe California Cannabis Countdown: Calaveras CountyThe California Cannabis Countdown: Calaveras County
Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The Medical Marijuana Re ...
Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The ...
California Could Soon See A Huge Tax Increase on Medical Marijuana
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June 05, 2016
California Could Soon See A Huge Tax Increase on Medical MarijuanaCalifornia Could Soon See A Huge Tax Increase on Medical MarijuanaCalifornia Could Soon See A Huge Tax Increase on Medical Marijuana
More taxes may be soon be imposed on medical marijuana in California under two separate proposals that were approved by lawmakers last week, one in the Senate and one in the Assembly. Both bills will now ...
More taxes may be soon be imposed on medical marijuana in California under two separate proposals that were approved by lawmakers last week, one in the Senate and one in the Assembly. ...
How much will California medical marijuana growers have to pay in taxes?
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June 06, 2016
How much will California medical marijuana growers have to pay in taxes?How much will California medical marijuana growers have to pay in t...How much will California medical marijuana growers have to pay in taxes?
By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Lawmakers are moving to levy taxes on California medical marijuana growers after hammering out pot regulations l ...
By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Lawmakers are moving to levy taxes on California medical marijuana growers after hammering o ...
Testing the Outer Limits of 280E: Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems v. Commissioner
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June 08, 2016
Testing the Outer Limits of 280E: Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems v....Testing the Outer Limits of 280E: Californians Helping to Alleviate...Testing the Outer Limits of 280E: Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems v. Commissioner
Starting in 1996, Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems (CHAMP) operated a caregiving facility in San Francisco for people with debilitating illnesses. Approximately 47% of itsmembers suffere ...
Starting in 1996, Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems (CHAMP) operated a caregiving facility in San Francisco for people with debilitating illnesses. Approximately 47% o ...
Major Raid Rocks California Medical Marijuana
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June 14, 2016
Major Raid Rocks California Medical MarijuanaMajor Raid Rocks California Medical MarijuanaMajor Raid Rocks California Medical Marijuana
Local law enforcement raided one of Californias leading medical cannabis extract providers in Santa Rosa today. Properties held by AbsoluteXtracts and Care By Design were raided in Santa Rosa today by l ...
Local law enforcement raided one of Californias leading medical cannabis extract providers in Santa Rosa today. Properties held by AbsoluteXtracts and Care By Design were raided in S ...
Will Taxes Kill California’s Golden Ganja Goose?
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July 28, 2016
Will Taxes Kill California’s Golden Ganja Goose?Will Taxes Kill California’s Golden Ganja Goose?Will Taxes Kill California’s Golden Ganja Goose?
Photo by Pictures of Money The worlds largest marijuana market is getting ready to legalize, and local cities and counties are looking to cash in. Estimates put the California recr ...
Photo by Pictures of Money The worlds largest marijuana market is getting ready to legalize, and local cities and counties are looking to cash in. Estimates put ...
Will California Legalization Impact Marijuana Banking?
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August 04, 2016
Will California Legalization Impact Marijuana Banking?Will California Legalization Impact Marijuana Banking?Will California Legalization Impact Marijuana Banking?
Cannabis Banking: Coming soon to a California town near you? Cannabis banking reform has been stuck in the mud for years, at least at the federal level, and all signs point to a continuance of that status ...
Cannabis Banking: Coming soon to a California town near you? Cannabis banking reform has been stuck in the mud for years, at least at the federal level, and all signs point to a contin ...
Home Grown Marijuana: California and Alaska
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August 05, 2016
Home Grown Marijuana: California and AlaskaHome Grown Marijuana: California and AlaskaHome Grown Marijuana: California and Alaska
As cannabis reform has spread across the United States, it has given birth to a marketplace increasingly driven by business interests. This is the second installment in our series looking at how the chang ...
As cannabis reform has spread across the United States, it has given birth to a marketplace increasingly driven by business interests. This is the second installment in our series look ...
California Proposition 64 foes file their own lawsuit, one day after supporters file theirs
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August 11, 2016
California Proposition 64 foes file their own lawsuit, one day after supporters file th...California Proposition 64 foes file their own lawsuit, one day afte...California Proposition 64 foes file their own lawsuit, one day after supporters file theirs
By Brooke Edwards Staggs, Orange County Register Opponents of Californias Proposition 64 to legalize marijuana for adults have filed a lawsuit that claims advocates made false and misleading statements a ...
By Brooke Edwards Staggs, Orange County Register Opponents of Californias Proposition 64 to legalize marijuana for adults have filed a lawsuit that claims advocates made false and mis ...
Official: California wildfire in 2015 originated in illegal marijuana grow
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August 17, 2016
Official: California wildfire in 2015 originated in illegal marijuana growOfficial: California wildfire in 2015 originated in illegal marijua...Official: California wildfire in 2015 originated in illegal marijuana grow
By Don Thompson, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. A fire that destroyed 43 homes last year in a largely rural area north of San Francisco was sparked b ...
By Don Thompson, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. A fire that destroyed 43 homes last year in a largely rural area north of San Fra ...
Poll: 2/3 Of Californians Support Legalizing Retail Sales of Marijuana to Adults
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August 18, 2016
Poll: 2/3 Of Californians Support Legalizing Retail Sales of Marijuana to AdultsPoll: 2/3 Of Californians Support Legalizing Retail Sales of Mariju...Poll: 2/3 Of Californians Support Legalizing Retail Sales of Marijuana to Adults
More than two in three California voters support the establishment of a state-regulated retail market for the sale of marijuana to adults, according to polling data compiled by the Institute of Government ...
More than two in three California voters support the establishment of a state-regulated retail market for the sale of marijuana to adults, according to polling data compiled by the Ins ...
The California Cannabis Countdown: Los Angeles County
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August 22, 2016
The California Cannabis Countdown: Los Angeles CountyThe California Cannabis Countdown: Los Angeles CountyThe California Cannabis Countdown: Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County? Better have a Plan B. Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of f ...
Los Angeles County? Better have a Plan B. Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear ...
Poll: Californians Like Cannabis Legalization — A Lot
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August 21, 2016
Poll: Californians Like Cannabis Legalization — A LotPoll: Californians Like Cannabis Legalization — A LotPoll: Californians Like Cannabis Legalization — A Lot
Photo by Taylor Kent A majority of Americans support legalizing cannabis and with a ballot initiative in the November election proposing to do just that, a big majority of Califo ...
Photo by Taylor Kent A majority of Americans support legalizing cannabis and with a ballot initiative in the November election proposing to do just that, a bi ...
California Medical Marijuana: Where’s All the Money?
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September 01, 2016
California Medical Marijuana: Where’s All the Money?California Medical Marijuana: Where’s All the Money?California Medical Marijuana: Where’s All the Money?
California cannabis: show me the money With passage of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act(MCRSA), our California cannabis lawyers have been representing a steady onslaught ofinvestors looking ...
California cannabis: show me the money With passage of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act(MCRSA), our California cannabis lawyers have been representing a steady onslaught ...
The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Coachella
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September 07, 2016
The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of CoachellaThe California Cannabis Countdown: The City of CoachellaThe California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Coachella
Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The Medical Cannabis Reg ...
Until recently, the Wild West of U.S. cannabis lacked robust statewide regulations which left California cannabis companies subject to unclear rules and risk of federal shutdowns. The ...
California Cannabis Businesses to Get Tax Amnesty?
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September 12, 2016
California Cannabis Businesses to Get Tax Amnesty?California Cannabis Businesses to Get Tax Amnesty?California Cannabis Businesses to Get Tax Amnesty?
It is no secret that taxes are a big problem for the marijuana industry. Cannabis businesses are regularly hit by exorbitantly high tax bills on the federal, state, and local level, and often marijuana ex ...
It is no secret that taxes are a big problem for the marijuana industry. Cannabis businesses are regularly hit by exorbitantly high tax bills on the federal, state, and local level, an ...
What California's Illegal Pot Farmers Think About Legalization
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September 13, 2016
What California's Illegal Pot Farmers Think About LegalizationWhat California's Illegal Pot Farmers Think About LegalizationWhat California's Illegal Pot Farmers Think About Legalization
Get the VICE App on iOS and Android After decades of supplying stoners across America with primo weed, outlaw farmers in Northern California are bracing for what now seems almost inevitable: legalization. ...
Get the VICE App on iOS and Android After decades of supplying stoners across America with primo weed, outlaw farmers in Northern California are bracing for what now seems almost inevi ...
Where would $1 billion in pot money go if California marijuana is legalized?
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September 15, 2016
Where would $1 billion in pot money go if California marijuana is legalized?Where would $1 billion in pot money go if California marijuana is l...Where would $1 billion in pot money go if California marijuana is legalized?
By Brooke Edwards Staggs, Orange County Register If you probe why the polls show a majority of California voters support a statewide effort to legalize recreational marijuana, increased tax revenue inevi ...
By Brooke Edwards Staggs, Orange County Register If you probe why the polls show a majority of California voters support a statewide effort to legalize recreational marijuana, increas ...
The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Lynwood
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September 19, 2016
The California Cannabis Countdown: The City of LynwoodThe California Cannabis Countdown: The City of LynwoodThe California Cannabis Countdown: The City of Lynwood
California has 58 counties and 482 incorporated cities across the state, each with the option to create its own rules or ban marijuana altogether. In this California Cannabis Countdown series, we plan to ...
California has 58 counties and 482 incorporated cities across the state, each with the option to create its own rules or ban marijuana altogether. In this California Cannabis Countdown ...
California Cannabis Agencies Hold Meetings to Discuss Licensing
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September 22, 2016
California Cannabis Agencies Hold Meetings to Discuss LicensingCalifornia Cannabis Agencies Hold Meetings to Discuss LicensingCalifornia Cannabis Agencies Hold Meetings to Discuss Licensing
This week, the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation (BMCR) is holding its first pre-regulatory meeting for stakeholders to discuss topics related to the general licensing requirements for medical cannabi ...
This week, the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation (BMCR) is holding its first pre-regulatory meeting for stakeholders to discuss topics related to the general licensing requirements ...
This California Hospital May Allow Patients to Consume Cannabis
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September 26, 2016
This California Hospital May Allow Patients to Consume CannabisThis California Hospital May Allow Patients to Consume CannabisThis California Hospital May Allow Patients to Consume Cannabis
(Source) Medical marijuana is not administered in mainstream healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and local clinics. But a hospital in California is hoping to change this practice, in order to int ...
(Source) Medical marijuana is not administered in mainstream healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and local clinics. But a hospital in California is hoping to change this pract ...
California Marijuana Legalization Prop 64 Leading in Polls
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September 27, 2016
California Marijuana Legalization Prop 64 Leading in PollsCalifornia Marijuana Legalization Prop 64 Leading in PollsCalifornia Marijuana Legalization Prop 64 Leading in Polls
California voters support Proposition 64, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, by nearly a two to one margin, according to the latest poll released Friday. The latestField Poll/Institut ...
California voters support Proposition 64, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, by nearly a two to one margin, according to the latest poll released Friday. The lates ...
Marijuana Breathalyzers Tested in California
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September 29, 2016
Marijuana Breathalyzers Tested in CaliforniaMarijuana Breathalyzers Tested in CaliforniaMarijuana Breathalyzers Tested in California
With the November election drawing near, the debate over legalizing recreational use of marijuana is heating up in several key states, including California. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) has offi ...
With the November election drawing near, the debate over legalizing recreational use of marijuana is heating up in several key states, including California. The Adult Use of Marijuana ...
California Governor Signs Bill Protecting Californians from Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse
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September 29, 2016
California Governor Signs Bill Protecting Californians from Civil Asset Forfeiture AbuseCalifornia Governor Signs Bill Protecting Californians from Civil A...California Governor Signs Bill Protecting Californians from Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse
Law Requires Conviction In Most Cases Before Permanent Loss of Property Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Signed Into Law Is One Of The Most Far Reaching Protection of Due Process And Property Rights SACRAMENT ...
Law Requires Conviction In Most Cases Before Permanent Loss of Property Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Signed Into Law Is One Of The Most Far Reaching Protection of Due Process And Prope ...
Chart: Latest California Marijuana Market Data – $845M in Annual Sales, 2,756 Dispensaries
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October 02, 2016
Chart: Latest California Marijuana Market Data – $845M in Annual Sales, 2,756 DispensariesChart: Latest California Marijuana Market Data – $845M in Annual Sa...Chart: Latest California Marijuana Market Data – $845M in Annual Sales, 2,756 Dispensaries
By Eli McVey Californias medical cannabis industry reported $845 million in retail sales via nearly 2,800 dispensaries over a recent 12-month period, according to exclusive data obtained by The figures ...
By Eli McVey Californias medical cannabis industry reported $845 million in retail sales via nearly 2,800 dispensaries over a recent 12-month period, according to exclusive data obta ...
California (Finally) Provides Guidance for Current Cannabis Manufacturers
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October 05, 2016
California (Finally) Provides Guidance for Current Cannabis ManufacturersCalifornia (Finally) Provides Guidance for Current Cannabis Manufac...California (Finally) Provides Guidance for Current Cannabis Manufacturers
On September 29, 2016, Californias Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 2679, which provides long-awaited and much needed guidance for cannabis manufacturers currently operating in California. The bill ...
On September 29, 2016, Californias Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 2679, which provides long-awaited and much needed guidance for cannabis manufacturers currently operating in ...
California Voters Once Again Eye Legalizing Recreational Pot
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October 06, 2016
California Voters Once Again Eye Legalizing Recreational PotCalifornia Voters Once Again Eye Legalizing Recreational PotCalifornia Voters Once Again Eye Legalizing Recreational Pot
Photo by Gracie Malley SAN FRANCISCO (AP) For the second time in six years, California voters will consider legalizing recreational use of marijuana. This time, supporters of th ...
Photo by Gracie Malley SAN FRANCISCO (AP) For the second time in six years, California voters will consider legalizing recreational use of marijuana. This ti ...
Hooked on the Road: Lobbying for Cannabis in California
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October 07, 2016
Hooked on the Road: Lobbying for Cannabis in CaliforniaHooked on the Road: Lobbying for Cannabis in CaliforniaHooked on the Road: Lobbying for Cannabis in California
Photo by Sean Donahoe Growing up in California I never watched ice hockey or was fluent in its metaphors, but over the last few months I have been reflecting on my past few years ...
Photo by Sean Donahoe Growing up in California I never watched ice hockey or was fluent in its metaphors, but over the last few months I have been reflecting o ...
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