Cannabis and Hemp Law Blog
California Governor Awards over $18 million in Cannabis Social Equity Grants to Local Jurisdictions
Earlier this month, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development announced the fiscal year 2024-25 grant recipients for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program
California Looks Set on Raising the Cannabis Excise Tax, Negatively Impacting Licensed Market
Last week, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis tax revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, showing $128 million in
California Legislators Submit Bills Addressing Vape Pens, Medical Shipments, and Low-Dose Hemp Drinks
Last week, just in time for the deadline to introduce legislation during the 2025 Legislative Session, California Assembly Members and California Senators introduced several bills
Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Address Online Marketplaces, Unlicensed Activities, and Excise Tax
Ahead of next week’s deadline to introduce bills in this legislative session, California lawmakers have put forward cannabis law reform measures aimed at online marketplaces,
Some California Cities See Retail Expansion While Most Jurisdictions Continue to Ban Retail Cannabis
Recently, several California cities have expanded, or have considered expanding, retail cannabis operations within their jurisdictional boundaries. For example, last month the City of Monterey
Local Jurisdictions Start 2025 with New Cannabis Rules, Plans, and Retail
California cities and counties have started the new year with changes to their cannabis rules and plans, and an expansion of retail access. This month,
Ninth Circuit Revives Property Owner Class Action Lawsuit Against Humboldt County
In a momentum-shifting decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has revived a landowner class action lawsuit challenging Humboldt County’s cannabis
