The workshop will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses. The workshop will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses.
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First Surety Bond Program for Cannabis Industry Approved by Insurance Commissioner
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced today he has approved the first surety bond program for the cannabis industry in the State of California. Continental Heritage Insurance Company is the first insurer in the state to be approved to offer surety bonds for the cannabis industry.
Canna-Hub Now Accepting Lease Commitments Within Multi-Tenant Cannabis Zoned Facilities in Fresno County, California
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 20, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Canna-Hub, a California-based real estate development and property management Company for the cannabis industry, today announced it is accepting lease commitments at a new 16-acre community in the city of Mendota, California.
Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces March 1 Subcommittee Meetings and Input Survey
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 15, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will be holding a second series of subcommittee meetings on Thursday, March 1 in Sacramento.
Senator Jerry Hill Introduces Bill to Enable Students Who Rely on Medicinal Cannabis to Take Their Medication at School
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – K-12 public school students with special needs or severe disabilities who rely on cannabis-based medicine may soon be able to take their medication at school under legislation introduced Tuesday by state Senator Jerry Hill.
Treasurer Announces Next Steps in Exploring Creation of a Public Bank to Serve State’s Cannabis Industry
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — California State Treasurer John Chiang today announced next steps in determining the potential of a public bank to service the cannabis industry in California.
Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Subcommittee Meetings and Input Survey
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will be holding a series of Subcommittee Meetings on Tuesday, February 13 in Sacramento.
Hertzberg Introduces Legislation to Establish Framework for Cannabis Banking
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 25, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Sen. Bob Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys, introduced legislation today to help financial institutions safely conduct transactions with cannabis businesses.
Franchise Tax Board Interested Parties Meeting: “Cannabis Business Income Taxes & You”
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will hold an Interested Parties Meeting on January 29 in Los Angeles: “Cannabis Business Income Taxes & You.”
Bureau of Cannabis Control to Hold Public Licensing Workshops in Irvine & San Diego
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 23, 2018 /Weed Wire/ —– The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) will host public licensing workshops in Irvine on January 25 and in San Diego on January 26. The workshops will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Releases ‘Tax Help for the Cannabis Industry’ Video Series
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 17, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has produced a three-part video series to help individuals who operate cannabis-based businesses learn about their tax responsibilities.
Attorney General Becerra Urges Congress to Incorporate $6.7 Billion Cannabis Industry into Banking System
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 16, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today joined a bipartisan group of 18 state attorneys general in urging Congress to advance legislation that will enable the cannabis industry to participate in the banking system in states that have legalized medicinal or adult use of cannabis. The recent decision by the Trump Department of Justice to rescind prior federal guidance rolled back critical protections for the legal cannabis industry.
Cannabis Advisory Committee to Hold First Meeting of 2018
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 9, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today announced that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday, January 18, in Sacramento.
CDFA, Bureau of Cannabis Control and Department of Public Health Offer Workshops on California’s Cannabis Track-and-Trace System
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 8, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division, along with the Bureau of Cannabis Control and the California Department of Public Health, are offering 14 workshops in January and February on California’s Cannabis Track-and-Trace system.
California Drugged Driving PSA Nixed Over Concerns It Encouraged Cannabis Use
Cannabis may be legal in California, but that doesn’t mean that reefer madness has gone away. According to a report by FOX40, the California Department of Traffic Safety has pulled an anti-drugged-driving PSA over concerns that it encouraged cannabis use.
CDFA Now Accepting Applications for Annual Cannabis Cultivation Licenses
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 2, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis program has begun accepting applications for annual commercial licenses for cultivators, nurseries and processors.
More Than 400 State-Licensed Cannabis Businesses Operating On California’s First Day of Legal Commercial Cannabis Activity
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 1, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Temporary licenses issued by the Bureau of Cannabis Control for retailers, distributors, microbusinesses, testing laboratories, and event organizers are now in effect and businesses can begin operating in California’s newly-legal commercial cannabis market. More than 400 Cannabis operators, from Shasta Lake to the City of San Diego, now hold state licenses in the largest cannabis market in the country.
Some California Recreational Cannabis Shops Won’t Open on New Year’s Day
On Jan. 1, 2018, California recreational cannabis shops will be allowed to sell recreational cannabis legally, but only if they’ve been issued their state-required licenses.
CDFA Now Accepting Temporary Cannabis Licensing Applications
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis program has officially launched its online licensing system and is now accepting applications for temporary commercial cannabis licenses for cultivators, nurseries and processors.
Bureau of Cannabis Control Issues First Licenses For Commercial Cannabis Activity
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today issued the first group of commercial cannabis temporary licenses for retailers, distributors, microbusinesses and testing laboratories via its online licensing system.
Impact of Medical Marijuana Laws on Teen Substance Use Differs by Grade
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — A study assessing the impact of medical marijuana laws (MML) on adolescent substance use has found decreased use of all substances among 8th graders, no change among 10th graders and increased non-medical use of prescription opioids and cigarette use among 12th graders, following MML enactment.
Regulation Questions Swirl as Sacramento Draws Closer to Recreational Marijuana
For months, Joe Devlin and his team have been working to create the rules and regulations for each aspect of Sacramento’s cannabis industry, including cultivation, delivery, dispensary, testing, and transportation.
Canna-Hub Now Accepting Lease Commitments Within First-of-its-Kind Cannabis Business Community in Williams, California
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Canna-Hub, a California-based real estate development and property management Company for the cannabis industry, today announced it is accepting lease commitments at its first-of-its-kind cannabis business community in City of Williams, California, offering cannabis business operators the ability to lease space in newly constructed multi-tenant facilities designed specifically for cannabis operations.
CDFA Schedules Training Workshops for Cannabis Cultivators Seeking Information on Applications for Licensing
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division is announcing a series of 10 workshops in late November and December for training on completing applications for state licensing.
Licensing Authorities Release Emergency Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 16, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — California’s three state cannabis licensing authorities announced today that proposed emergency licensing regulations for commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis have been posted online and are available to the public for review.
Sacramento City May Ease Rules for Who Can Own Marijuana Businesses
Who can operate a marijuana business may include felons if an equity program is approved by the Sacramento City Council.
Cannabis Sellers Must Register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Individuals planning to sell cannabis or cannabis products on January 1, 2018, must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for a seller’s permit.
Treasurer Chiang Releases Recommendations to Address Lack of Banking for Cannabis Industry
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – State Treasurer John Chiang today released a report outlining steps California can take to address the lack of banking services that force much of the cannabis industry to operate in cash.
Things to Know About the First California Cannabis Advisory Committee Meeting
On Nov. 6, 2017, the Bureau of Cannabis Control released details on the first California Cannabis Advisory Committee meeting, taking place in Sacramento on Nov. 16.
Bureau of Cannabis Control to Host First Cannabis Advisory Committee Meeting
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today announced that it will host the first public Cannabis Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, November 16 in Sacramento.
Treasurer Chiang Unveils Findings and Recommendations On Cannabis Banking After Year-Long Study
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – State Treasurer John Chiang will release a report on steps California can take to address a lack of banking services that forces much of the cannabis industry to operate business in cash.
Sacramento Officials: Keep Marijuana Edibles Away From Halloween Candy
Parents were horrified to hear health officials’ warning to check for marijuana edibles packaged as kids Halloween candy.
Bureau of Cannabis Control to Hold Public Licensing Workshop in Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) will host a public licensing workshop in Los Angeles on October 12. The workshop will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses.
Department of Consumer Affairs Announces Appointments to Cannabis Advisory Committee
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Department of Consumer Affairs today announced the members of the state’s new Cannabis Advisory Committee under the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC).
Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Three Upcoming Public Licensing Workshops
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ —The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today announced plans to host three public licensing workshops. The workshops will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses.
Audit Reveals Unreported Cash Transactions at Dispensaries in Sacramento
There’s new scrutiny over medical marijuana dispensaries in Sacramento. A city audit found widespread trouble, including concern over pot shops’ possible unreported cash transactions and the possible hit to city tax revenue.
Licensing Authorities Announce Withdrawal of Proposed Medical Cannabis Regulations
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – California’s three cannabis licensing authorities announced today the official withdrawal of the medical cannabis regulations that were proposed in late spring by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau of Cannabis Control, Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch and Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing.
Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Official Rebranding and Updated Websites
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today announced the official completion of its rebranding effort.
Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Official Rebranding and Updated Websites
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today announced the official completion of its rebranding effort.
Bureau of Cannabis Control to Hold CEQA Study Results Workshop in Fresno
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 19, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) will hold a public workshop in Fresno to receive comments regarding the recent release of its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study and Proposed Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for its regulatory licensing and enforcement program (Proposed Program) for commercial cannabis distributors, retailers, testing laboratories and microbusinesses.
Bureau of Cannabis Control to Hold CEQA Study Results Workshop in Long Beach
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) will hold a public workshop in Long Beach to receive comments regarding the recent release of its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study and Proposed Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for its regulatory licensing and enforcement program (Proposed Program) for commercial cannabis distributors, retailers, testing laboratories and microbusinesses.
Senator Gaines Calls For State Of Emergency In Siskiyou County Due To Marijuana Grows
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) sent the following letter to Governor Brown requesting that he declare a State of Emergency in Siskiyou County related to the rampant illegal marijuana grows.
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Pot Use While Driving or Riding in Cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Smoking or consuming marijuana in any form while driving or riding in vehicles will be specifically prohibited by law in California come January 1 under a bill by Senator Jerry Hill that Governor Brown signed Monday.
Canna-Hub Announces Launch of California’s Largest, Most Sophisticated Cannabis Real Estate Portfolio to Help Business Owners Capture Green Rush
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Canna-Hub, a California-based real estate development and property management Company for the cannabis industry, today announced its innovative cannabis real estate development business model to help current and prospective cannabis licensees secure properly zoned property for their cannabis businesses in California.
Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces CEQA Proposed Program Study Results and Public Workshop Meetings
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Bureau of Cannabis Control released its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Proposed Program study to the public today.
This Is Why Illegal Sacramento Marijuana Grows Will Be Eradicated
With approximately 1,000 homes having been converted for illegal residential cultivation, illegal Sacramento marijuana grows have become a public safety concern for California’s capital city.
What Happens When There’s a California Cannabis Surplus
While the Golden State is preparing for the rollout of recreational legalization, it’s already having to address the issue of a California cannabis surplus.
Things to Know About the California Counties Cannabis Summit
With the upcoming implementation of Proposition 64 on Jan. 1, 2018, the California State Association of Counties, the Rural County Representatives of California and the Urban Counties of California joined forces to co-sponsor the California Counties Cannabis Summit on July 19, 2017, in Sacramento, to get on the same page.
Study: Marijuana Dispensaries Make Neighborhoods Safer
Cannabis may be California’s largest cash crop, but dispensaries who sell the profitable plants haven’t always reaped their rewards.
Indoor Marijuana Grows May Increase Power Needs in California
The next new challenge for the growing cannabis industry may be the energy required to produce the plant in indoor marijuana grows.