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California regulates hemp and marijuana under one framework

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products and strengthen efforts to prevent…

News October 3
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U.S. cannabis business licensing slows in second quarter

Cannabis consumption lounges are growing across the country, offering a rare example of license expansion as other business…

News September 23
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Newsom signs California cannabis excise tax cut into law

California's cannabis excise tax will go down under a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

News September 22
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Cannabis consumption lounges coming to California capital

The Sacramento City Council approved licensing adult-use cannabis lounges and cafes in California’s capital this week.

News September 19
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California cannabis regulators recall THC beverages

California cannabis regulators issued a voluntary recall for multiple THC-infused beverages because of noncompliant labeling and packaging.

News September 16
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California cannabis tax cut inches forward as state industry lags behind

A push to cut the California cannabis tax from 19% back to 15% by Oct. 1 is moving…

News September 11
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Did California’s biggest marijuana cultivator fool state regulators?

California’s largest legal cannabis cultivator appears to have renewed dozens of state permits despite falling out of compliance…

News September 2
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California recalls contaminated marijuana vape cartridges

California cannabis regulators are recalling Mr. Zips vape cartridges because of pesticide contamination.

News August 25
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New York and California square off in MJBowl cannabis competition

MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition, is uniting California and New York to spotlight the Most Valuable Products (MVPs)…

News August 14
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‘Disastrous’ fee hikes for Los Angeles marijuana businesses approved

Marijuana businesses in Los Angeles will pay thousands of dollars more in fees after across-the-board hikes were approved…

News August 6
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