California moved a step closer Thursday to becoming a “sanctuary state” where local and state police would not assist federal enforcement of marijuana laws.
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California Bill Would Extend Trademark Protection to Marijuana Businesses
One of the drawbacks of owning a legal marijuana business in the state of California is the fact that you cannot trademark the logo, name or even products associated with your business; however, if one California lawmaker gets his way, that will soon change.
California Bill Could Outlaw Marijuana Ads on Highway Billboards
A bill in the California legislature could prohibit marijuana advertising on state highway billboards. Part of Proposition 64 prohibited marijuana advertising on billboards lining highways that cross the state’s borders. If passed, the new bill would make marijuana billboards illegal on state highways, too.
California Governor Signs Bill to Protect Medical Cannabis Extractors
On Sept. 29, 2016, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2679, which will protect law-abiding medical cannabis extractors from arrest and prosecution under misapplication of the “meth house statute.”
Governor Signs Standards, Protections for Medical Cannabis Manufacturers
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Today Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 2679, which will establish key standards for medical cannabis manufacturers, help implement the landmark Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA), and end misguided raids on manufacturers.
44 Days to California Assemblymember Rob Bonta’s Keynote at Marijuana Investor Summit
California Assemblymember Rob Bonta, representing the cities of Oakland, Alameda and San Leandro, is slated to give a keynote address and overview of the new California regulations at the Marijuana Investor Summit in San Francisco this March.
National Media, Finance, Tech and Cannabis Influencers Convene at New West Summit November 20-21 at Parc 55 San Francisco
SAN FRANCISO, Nov. 18, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — This Friday, nationally-renowned technologists, venture capitalists, media publishers, entertainment brands, and leaders in the multi-billion dollar marijuana industry will converge at the groundbreaking New West Summit.