Do I Need a California Cannabis Attorney to Appear at a DCC Administrative Hearing?
At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys represent license applicants or current licensees at administrative hearings and appeals during controversies with the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Following the issuance of a citation, the licensee, or person without a license, may choose to contest the disciplinary actions for violation(s) alleged by the DCC. The ability […]
Update on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is the largest hurdle for cannabis provisional licensees to obtain an annual license from the Department of Cannabis Control (the “DCC”). Only after a project provides evidential CEQA compliance will the DCC issue an annual license. By way of background, CEQA is a state law passed in 1970 that requires […]
Current Cannabis Application & License Fees in California
At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys have helped procure and/or maintain over 200 licenses for business owners throughout the state. One of the most important aspects of our industry advocacy is ensuring our clients understand the fees associated with obtaining and renewing California cannabis business licenses. To start, each California cannabis license type has […]
How to Get a Cannabis Retail License in California
At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys understand that entering the retail market in this highly competitive industry takes significant coordination. Often, applicants are competing with other start-ups for a limited number of licenses and limited funding opportunities. In addition, obtaining an appropriate retail space, is made difficult by complicated city and county ordinances. Additionally, […]
Important DCC and DCR Licensing News
Since 2010, Manzuri Law cannabis, CBD, and hemp attorneys in California have helped more than 200 businesses procure and/or maintain state and local industry licenses, making important licensing news a priority with our law firm. Here is the latest on the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) […]
How to Get a Cannabis Cultivation License in California
At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys have assisted hundreds of clients obtain and maintain business licenses in every facet of the industry, including new and annually renewed cultivation licenses. While all California cannabis licenses require significant personal, professional, and legal regulation coordination, the cultivation license is particularly time intensive as it requires additional assessments by local […]
City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation Licensing and Compliance Details
At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys provide end-to-end legal services for industry professionals throughout the state, including those in the City of Los Angeles, where licensing and compliance are controlled by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation. This is important because, currently, all commercial cannabis business activity is prohibited in unincorporated Los […]
How to Obtain a Cannabis Microbusiness License in California
At Manzuri Law, our California attorneys have helped our clients procure or maintain over 200 local and state cannabis business licenses, including those who hold a microbusiness licenses in the state. To pursue and obtain a California microbusiness license, the licensee must engage in at least three of the following cannabis business activities: Cultivation – […]
Top Five Developments in Cannabis from 2022
2022 was another eventful, chaotic year for the cannabis industry, both in the state of California and in the greater United States of America. There were some big wins (New York legalized recreational use!) and some even bigger wins (President Biden requested the Federal Government evaluate Cannabis’ qualification as a Schedule I drug!). Despite the […]
President Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law
On October 6, 2022, President Biden issued a three-part plan to set in motion a reform of the current federal marijuana policy. This policy statement announced three important points: (1) a full and unconditional pardon for approximately than 6,500 individuals who had been convicted of marijuana possession under federal law, (2) strong words of encouragement […]