Maximizing Your Chances of Obtaining a California Cannabis Business Permit
Having procured and maintained over 300 commercial cannabis licenses, Manzuri Law is skilled at guiding clients through the ultra-competitive commercial cannabis business license application process. The choices you make when first starting your cannabis business are incredibly important. The cannabis industry is regulated by both state and local laws, and those laws are constantly changing. […]
What Can You Do With a Cannabis Distribution License in California
At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys have helped local businesses procure and maintain over 300 licenses over the past decade — including Type 11 licenses, also known as cannabis distribution licenses. According to the Department of Cannabis Control, cannabis distribution licenses (both Type 11 and Type 13) allow California business operators to transport cannabis […]
The Type 12 License Explained: What It Is and How It’s Used in the California Cannabis Industry
At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys have helped local businesses procure and maintain over 300 licenses over the past decade — including Type 12 licenses, also known as specialized microbusiness licenses or permits. Type 12 licenses allow a California cannabis business to engage in three out of the four major permit areas, including cultivating, […]
City of Los Angeles Implements Sweeping Changes to Cannabis Licensing in Unanimous Council Vote
Recently, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance into law that brings sweeping changes to the City’s commercial cannabis industry. The ordinance, passed by unanimous vote on May 23, 2023 and signed into LAMC by Mayor Bass on May 26, 2023, has several game-changing implications for licensed cannabis operators and prospective applicants seeking licensure in […]
Proposed Ordinance Changes from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is currently working on proposed ordinance changes that will impact current and future cannabis industry professionals on multiple levels. Below is an overview of the existing ordinances, amendments, and new language being reviewed by the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), including: Amendments to LAMC in […]
What are the Risks of Entering the California Cannabis Market in 2023?
The cannabis industry has grown exponentially in recent years and over the past dozen years the California cannabis attorneys at Manzuri Law have been representing commercial cannabis entrepreneurs, start-ups, existing business owners, venture capitalists, and outside investors. Irrespective of the overall market growth, entering the California cannabis industry in 2023 still carries ongoing risks involving […]
What Does it Take to Successfully Merge Two California Cannabis Businesses?
As cannabis laws and regulations continue to evolve, and more cities and counties continue to open their proverbial doors for cannabis licensees, California cannabis businesses have a unique opportunity to prepare for potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A). M&As can be an exciting prospect for both new and veteran cannabis industry professionals throughout the state. Unfortunately, […]
What is Considered a Cannabis Licensing Violation in California?
At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys have successfully represented many clients who have faced disciplinary actions against their cannabis operations from the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Our industry specialists provide the specialized legal experience and resources necessary to navigate and overcome wide-ranging licensing violations for failing to comply with “any state law,” or […]
Food and Drug Administration Unable to Regulate CBD Products Under Its Current Structure
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) treats products containing CBD or cannabis-derived compounds as it does any other FDA-regulated products — meaning they are subject to the same authorities and requirements as any other substance. This guidance was issued near the end of January 2023, whereby the FDA said it is unable to regulate […]
Can I Appeal a California Cannabis License Fine, Suspension, Revocation, or Denial?
At Manzuri Law, our experienced California cannabis attorneys know that when industry professionals are presented with citations or other disciplinary notices from the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), this may be a sign of significant challenges to come. Unfortunately, these notices are common. The all-encompassing language of failing to comply with “any state law,” or […]