How Cannabis Rescheduling May Alter Operations of Current Cannabis Licensees
The Drug Enforcement Agency’s (“DEA”) proposed rule to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III marks the biggest shift in federal marijuana policy since the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) of 1970 was signed, thereby placing marijuana in Schedule I with no currently accepted medical use (“CAMU”) and a high potential for abuse. Thus, for […]
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, […]