August 21 2018 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana
When California voters passed Proposition 64 in 2016, the moment was heralded by many as a leap forward for the state’s cannabis industry. But, not everyone benefited from the new law. Notably, compassionate care programs that give medical cannabis to indigent patients with severe medical conditio...
August 6 2018 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
Californians may have voted to legalize the use of cannabis, but marijuana in the workplace is far from a settled issue. As the law currently stands, you can get fired from your job if cannabis use is against company policy, or if a supervisor suspects you are high at work. Nonetheless, some lawmake...
February 21 2018 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
Cannabis may be legal in California, but driving under the influence of the plant is a crime under Section 23152(f) of the California Vehicle Code. The problem is, California does not have a reliable method for determining cannabis impairment. The root cause being that cannabis impairment is highly ...
February 7 2018 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
In January 2018, California issued its first adult use cannabis retail licenses, effectively launching the state's recreational cannabis industry. Anyone who is at least 21 years of age can legally purchase cannabis from a licensed adult use retailer. Veteran smokers can finally enjoy their hobby le...
January 26 2018 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
With the official opening of the California recreational cannabis industry this month, our state is experiencing a green rush. But before you hurry to get into this newly-legal occupation, you should follow certain essential steps to starting a California marijuana business. If you're looking to g...
December 29 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
Everyone knows that cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational uses in California. However, questions abound about how to buy recreational cannabis, where to smoke it, or how to start a recreational cannabis business. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act, or AUMA, was the law originally authorizi...
August 31 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana
While numerous states are legalizing or decriminalizing medical and recreational marijuana, the federal government is maintaining its stance that cannabis is a Schedule I drug. This makes it illegal to grow, possess, use, or sell to others because the government has characterized marijuana as a drug...
August 28 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
In the state of California, there are various bills currently awaiting approval. The pending marijuana legislation will further the advancement of the legal use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes and improve marijuana regulation for businesses and consumers. If you have questions ab...
June 30 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana
It’s no secret that the medical marijuana business is booming. According to research firm ArcView Group, the national market for medical cannabis was almost $7 billion in 2016 and is likely to reach $20 billion annually in just a few years. Medical marijuana is so successful that it is eroding the...
May 26 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana
Legal marijuana sales brought in $5.4 billion in 2015 and that number is projected to jump to $21.8 billion by 2020. Despite the wave of states embracing the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, it remains illegal under federal law. Operating a business in the marijuana industry means...
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