The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore

Shay Aaron Gilmore is an attorney based in San Francisco and works exclusively with cannabis operators and investors throughout the legal California cannabis supply chain.

Cannabis Law Blog

California Cannabis Business Lawyer

Welcome to our blog section, where we bring you the latest legal news and insightful articles on the ever-evolving cannabis industry and movement.

California Adopts Emergency Regulation to Clarify “Gross Receipts” for Cannabis Excise Tax

Shay Aaron Gilmore December 1, 2023

On November 27, 2023, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration proposed Emergency Regulation 3802 for immediate adoption to address issues identified by the

Newsom Signs Fourteen Cannabis Bills into California Law

Shay Aaron Gilmore October 14, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom took his final actions of the 2023 legislative session yesterday, October 13, ending the law-making year by signing a total of

California Legislature Sends Sixteen Cannabis Bills to Governor Newsom

Shay Aaron Gilmore September 26, 2023

The California Legislature ended its legislative session on September 14 and sent sixteen (16) cannabis-related bills to Governor Newsom for signature, one of which, SB

Are California Cities and Counties Ready for the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act?

Shay Aaron Gilmore August 23, 2023

California law changes on January 1 to outlaw prohibitions on medicinal delivery-only cannabis retail businesses.

California Adopts Emergency Regulation to Clarify “Gross Receipts” for Cannabis Excise Tax

Shay Aaron Gilmore December 1, 2023

Business Counsel for the Cannabis Community

With over 20 years of experience as a California attorney, Shay Aaron Gilmore advises and counsels successful cannabis operators and investors through the corporate, commercial, and regulatory complexities of California’s legal cannabis markets with foresight, unswerving integrity, and a focus on client service.