Articles Posted in Cannabis Compliance

A California cannabis license can be revoked over something that looks minor on paper — a few grams that never made it into the track-and-trace system, a security camera down for a weekend, a delivery driver working a shift before their badge cleared. Under the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) Disciplinary Guidelines, these are not…

Every plant and product in California’s legal market is supposed to be traceable from seed to sale, and the system that does it is METRC. Your discipline with it is one of the clearest signals to the DCC of whether you run a tight operation or a problem waiting to surface. Track-and-trace discrepancies are a…

Labeling and packaging look like the tedious corner of compliance — right up until a citation arrives over a missing symbol or a package a regulator decides appeals to children. These violations are common precisely because they feel minor, and they’re almost entirely avoidable once you understand what the rules are trying to accomplish. What…

You can do everything right with the DCC and still be squeezed by two problems that have nothing to do with state licensing. Both trace back to cannabis’s federal status, and both shape your margins from the very first day. Plan for them early. Problem one: banking access Because cannabis remains federally illegal, many banks…

Getting your California cannabis license approved is a milestone worth celebrating. But the work that keeps that license is different from the work that won it, and it starts the moment you’re approved. Many operators exhaust themselves on the application and then coast, only to find that the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) judges you…

The state of California has recently introduced Assembly Bill 766, a piece of legislation that aims to address the growing issue of unpaid debts within the state’s legal cannabis industry. This bill, proposed in March 2023, seeks to impose strict payment rules on cannabis retailers and distributors, requiring them to pay bills for goods and…

A California cannabis attorney does far more than fill out license applications. The job spans regulatory licensing, day-to-day compliance, enforcement defense, corporate structuring, real estate, contracts and tax — often on the same file, in the same week. This guide explains what the work actually involves, what separates a strong cannabis lawyer from a general…

The California State Legislature has recently introduced a new bill, AB 766, which specifically addresses the payment of invoices for goods and services within the cannabis industry. This bill seeks to streamline the payment process and improve the overall functioning of the cannabis market in California. Aimed at ensuring timely payments between licensees, it aims…

Navigating the complex world of contracts is crucial for the success of any business, including those operating in the burgeoning cannabis industry. In Los Angeles, where the commercial cannabis market is flourishing, understanding the essential contractual agreements can help entrepreneurs and professionals steer clear of legal pitfalls while safeguarding their business interests. This article will…

California has become a hub for the legal cannabis industry since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2016. While the industry has grown exponentially, so has the responsibility for paying cannabis taxes. For business owners, staying compliant with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) regulations is crucial. But what happens if a…