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Cannabis Regulatory Compliance & Licensing Attorneys in California
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For over a decade, Manzuri Law has dedicated our practice to shaping the state and local cannabis and hemp regulations through public comment and legal analysis, interpreting and applying regulations, and successfully guiding our clients through some of the very first rounds of local and state licensing applications.
To date, our skilled California cannabis and hemp regulatory compliance and licensing attorneys have procured or maintained over 200 local and state licenses for our clients.
Medical and Recreational Cannabis Licensing, Permitting, and Regulatory Compliance
Our experienced attorneys provide end-to-end legal representation from business formation and strategy to licensure and regulatory compliance for cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, and manufacturers operating in conflicting federal, state, and local legalities. Noncompliance with state regulations, local ordinances, and agency standards, no matter how minor, can threaten your business’ operations, success, and profitability.
Manzuri Law is ideally situated to guide clients through what is undoubtedly a complex and ever-changing application process and regulatory landscape. We provide a variety of services for cannabis regulatory compliance in California, including the following:
- Administrative Hearings & Appeals
- Agency Audits
- Agency Communications
- Corporate Restructuring
- Data Privacy and HIPAA Issues
- Environmental Concerns
- Investigation and Enforcement Actions
- Licensing and Permit Requirements
- Packaging and Labeling
- Product Recalls
- Regulatory Inspections
- Reporting Requirements
- Staff Training
- Testing Compliance
- Trademark and Copyright Issues
Whether you are focusing on a streamlined approach for a cannabis business startup, cannabis or hemp licensing renewal, business expansion, or a new lease, Manzuri Law can help deliver solutions through our experience, skill, and resources stemming from positive relationships with state and local cannabis and government officials.
Our consistent, direct communication with state and city licensing authorities provides us with accurate and up-to-date information, and builds upon our existing relationships to the benefit of our clients.
Success starts with having the right people, including experienced legal counsel. Let us help provide the legal counsel and advocacy you need to achieve success in a highly competitive and regulated industry.
At Manzuri Law, Our Skilled Cannabis Attorneys and Specialists Also Focuses On The Following Practice Areas:
- Cannabis Criminal Defense
- Cannabis and Hemp Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Business Law
- Cannabis Consulting and Expert Testimony Services
- Government Relations, Regulations & Policy
- Hemp & Cannabinoids
- Intellectual Property
- License Violation Defense
- Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions
- Psychedelic Law
- Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning Advice
- Risk Mitigation Advice & Counsel
- Venture Capital
- Apply For a Cannabis License in California
- Who Regulates the Cannabis Industry in California
California Cannabis Regulatory Agencies Contact Information
Depending on the type of operations, California cannabis businesses are subject to licensing and regulatory oversight from multiple state agencies.
California cannabis business oversight agencies include:
- California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC): The DCC fields applications and licenses for cannabis businesses, and is responsible for regulations relating to retail, distribution, testing, and microbusiness activities.
- California Medical Board (CMB): The CMB issues regulations and restrictions governing the medicinal use and distribution of marijuana.
- California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA): The CDFA issues applications and licenses for agriculture-related businesses and issues regulations for all cultivation activities.
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH): The CDPH deals with applications and licensing as well and is responsible for regulating all manufacturing activities.
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW): The CDFW issues regulations concerning cultivation and development with which cannabis cultivation businesses must comply.
- California State Water Resources Control Board (Water Boards): The Water Boards issue regulatory restrictions relating to water quality and quantity issues tied to cannabis cultivation.
It is essential to know the agencies responsible for cannabis business oversight and to understand the various rules and regulations each control. Manzuri Law can help ensure your compliance, so you can focus on your business operations and growth.
Contact Our Trusted Cannabis and Hemp Regulatory Compliance & Licensing Attorneys in California for Help Today
With our thorough knowledge of case law, and regulatory and legislative policy changes, our experienced cannabis licensing and compliance attorneys protect the businesses our clients are working hard to build, maintain, and grow throughout California.
Contact one of our California cannabis and hemp law firm specialists today by phone at (310) 912-2960 or online to ensure your operations and complete business interests are protected inside and outside the courtroom.
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