SD Union Tribune: Licensed San Diego cannabis companies go to court to challenge sellers they say are illegally eating into profits
BY JEFF MCDONALD OCT. 14, 2023 5 AM PT A group of San Diego County cannabis companies is suing rival dispensaries and manufacturers for allegedly selling chemically synthesized marijuana products that do not comply with state laws. The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of deliberately circumventing California cannabis rules by engineering hemp-based products that contain more delta-9 THC […]
OPINION: The Cannabis Social Equity Movement Reshaping Communities
By Demetrius Harrison Originally published by San Diego Voice & Viewpoint In California, on November 8, 2016, Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). received a resounding “ves’ from the people. It marked the beginning of a vision to regulate cannabis, breaking down barriers to entry into legal markets. […]
FORBES: New Amendments To Marijuana Banking Bill Revealed
A.J. Herrington , Contributor A bill to give the regulated marijuana industry access to basic banking services was amended before being approved by a Senate legislative panel last week, with several of the changes designed to appease opposition from Republican lawmakers. The legislation, known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, was introduced on […]
County Announces Cannabis Equity Program EIR Open Meetings Oct 12 & 17
Cannabis Program EIR – Public Scoping Meetings Dear Interested Stakeholder, We want to hear from you! The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) invites you to attend one of two public scoping meetings to share your thoughts on the scope and content of the Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (Cannabis Program) Environmental Impact Report […]
CNBC: Landmark marijuana financing bill clears big hurdle in the Senate
Landmark marijuana financing bill clears big hurdle in the Senate Stefan Sykes@THESTEFANSYKES KEY POINTS A new bill aimed at establishing a safe harbor for financial institutions serving legal marijuana businesses cleared a big hurdle in the Senate. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators last week. […]
CCIA: California Legislature Approves AB 1207 by 2 Votes
The Senate narrowly approved a hotly-debated cannabis labeling and advertising bill, AB 1207, late Thursday, amidst intense opposition spearheaded by CCIA. Authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), AB 1207 seeks to legally define items deemed “attractive to children.” While early reports yesterday signaled that the bill lacked sufficient votes to pass, AB 1207 was ultimately […]
NORML California: Permitting Live Events at Cannabis On-Site Consumption Lounges
Local establishments authorized to permit adults to consume cannabis on their premises will be able to expand their operations to include food services and live events, under legislation advanced to the Governor’s desk. Assembly Bill 374 expands existing law so that cannabis consumption facilities can serve patrons “non-cannabis food or beverage products.” Establishments will also be permitted to […]
Adams Ave Street Fair To Include Its First Cannabis Row
Cannabis Row, presented by Farmers Cup and Mankind, will be making a public debut of sorts, with their co-sponsorship of the 2023 Adams Avenue Street Fair. The Cannabis Row area will be confined to the Adams Avenue Theatre and will feature informational booths hosted by area cannabis firms. Dispensary Partner Mankind will be on hand […]
California Cannabis Industry Rallies For SB51’s Passage
ASSEMBLY FLOOR ALERT SB 51 (BRADFORD) SUPPORT We, the undersigned equity advocates, owners, applicants, and disproportionately impacted community members, who have endured the profound impact of the War on Drugs, come together with an urgent plea regarding the vital Senate Bill 51 (SB51), which has passed the Assembly floor with an overwhelming vote of […]