California Flexes on Illicit Cannabis Activities, Will it Make an Impact?
As California struggles with the woes of the illicit cannabis market – we’ve all come to realize – with regulation – comes great responsibility! To address the ongoing threat to the legitimacy of the regulated cannabis market, both the public and private sectors are on the attack. California Targets Unlicensed Operators and Weedmaps It has […]
Two Cannabis Bills Sitting on Newsom’s Desk You Should Know About
This past Friday the 13th marked the last night of session for the California Legislature. As expected, it was a busy time for elected officials, advocacy groups, and other interested parties in the cannabis industry as they tried to either push bills through to the Governor’s desk or get them amended or killed. While there were […]
Back in Session: Sacramento Legislators Look to Push Cannabis Bills Forward
After taking a few weeks off to visit their constituents back in their districts, California legislators are back in Sacramento to tackle the last few weeks of the legislative session. All bills must be passed by both houses by September 13 in order to have a chance of getting signed by Governor Newsom this year. […]
LA Update: T-minus 2 Weeks Until Phase 3 Retail – Application Details & Expansion of the Social Equity Program
A lot is moving forward in the LA Cannabis world for all verticals and Phase 3 is dangerously close and it looks like it’s going to be quite the competition. Phase 3 Procedures and Application Guidelines In preparation for the highly anticipated Phase 3, the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is hosting technical […]
METRC: The Transition to CCTT
As you may know, California has contracted with Metrc (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance) as the state’s track-and-trace system for purposes of tracking commercial cannabis activity from “seed-to-sale”. Since contracting with Metrc in 2017, the State and its operators have been struggling to understand and comply with Metrc regulations. In reality, the slow rollout of […]
Elizabeth Warren and Her Stance on Cannabis
As American citizens, it is our civic duty to educate ourselves and participate in our democracy. With 20+ Democratic presidential candidates, Manzuri Law knows firsthand just how difficult choosing a candidate is. We will be updating you as the race to 2020 continues in hopes of helping cannabis stakeholders and consumers alike make an informed […]
Provisional Licensing Changes: Reduced Barriers or New Challenges?
California recently passed a $215 billion budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Not only did this afford the Legislature the opportunity to move around monies to fund and support various projects, but it also gave them a chance to tweak existing laws that are meant to implement the budget, including the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis […]
Legislative Limbo for Expired Temporary Licensees
California policymakers have several time-sensitive decisions on their plate regarding the cannabis industry. Surviving state license backlogs, navigating tax burdens, and reducing barriers to local licensure are just a handful of the biggest concerns facing cannabusinesses, and as we reach the halfway point for the 2019 legislative session, bills addressing these issues will live or […]
Los Angeles: Timing, Practicality and Enforcement Concerns for Phase 3 Govern Newest Cannabis Policies
Since last month’s update, there have been several meetings where LA City Council and DCR discussed the different possibilities and processes for the upcoming Phase 3. After much debate and public input, the city has released final ordinances which you can read here. In addition, there have been several new motions put forth by the council that […]
LA Update- Phase 3, Social Equity, Budget Approval, and Enforcement.
Over the last several weeks, the City of Los Angeles has been very busy! The city has approved a budget for funding the DCR, funding for Enforcement against unlicensed shops, approved LADWP to shut off utilities, and recommended that the city start to enforce high fines and compensatory damages against landlords who continue to allow […]