State GovernmentDays After Pot Legalization, California Fights Federal ThreatJanuary 5, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia’s recreational weed growers are on edge after the federal government hinted at a crackdown on the state’s now-legal cannabis operations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIt's Now Legal To Buy Pot In California, But Red Tape Could Slow Supply ChainJanuary 1, 2018 | Julia MitricCalifornia has launched a legal marijuana marketplace. Many inside and outside the cannabis industry likened the regulation efforts to building a plane while flying it. So how bumpy will this ride be? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Legal Weed Hurts Prognosis For California Medical Pot MarketDecember 28, 2017Revenue from the sale of medical marijuana is expected to drop from an estimated $2 billion in 2016 to about $1.4 billion next year, according to a study published this year by the University of California Agricultural Issues Center.
State GovernmentHow Many California Jurisdictions Will Allow Commercial Cannabis Come January 1?December 22, 2017 | Julia MitricIn less than 10 days California will launch a legal marketplace for commercial sale of adult-use cannabis. A third of the state will allow commercial cannabis business according to a cannabis consultant who's tracking local regulation efforts.
State GovernmentNew California Law Bans Smoking, Ingesting Marijuana While Driving Or Riding In CarDecember 18, 2017 | Chris NicholsThe sale of recreational pot will be legal at shops across California starting in January, but consumers won’t be able to light up or snack on any marijuana products while driving or riding as a passenger in a car. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Issues First Licenses For Legal Pot MarketDecember 15, 2017(AP) — Thursday California issued the first batch of business licenses to sell and transport recreational-use pot, just 18 days before legal sales will begin on Jan. 1.
Pot Retailers Face Challenges As They Prep For California MarketplaceDecember 11, 2017 | Julia MitricNow that California has released applications for cannabis dispensaries, retailers are scrambling to get their ducks in a row so they can open their doors come January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rules Leave Cities And Counties To Set Cannabis Acreage CapsDecember 5, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia will start issuing licenses for growers and sellers of recreational cannabis Jan. 1. The state's rules leave it up to cities and counties to cap acreage of cannabis grows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cities And Counties Struggle With Accepting Or Resisting Legal CannabisDecember 4, 2017 | Daniel PotterProposition 64 legalized recreational pot last year, but left the rules around businesses to cities and counties. While some have advanced plans, others are taking a wait-and-see approach—or passing outright bans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Recreational Pot Dispensaries Will Be Allowed In SacramentoNovember 29, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerThe Sacramento City Council voted to permit recreational pot delivery services and a limited number of brick-and-mortar dispensaries.
