The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has adopted the final version of cannabis regulations. These regulations went into effect on November 7, 2022. The full text of the regulations can be found here. A summary of the major changes affecting all license types is below. Stay tuned for more – next week’s blog post …
Summary of Changes to DCR Rules and Regulations Effective September 26, 2022
Effective September 26, 2022, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) updated its Rules and Regulations. One significant aspect of these updates is the incorporation of the new Legal Business Entity Record process into the pre-application phase of the licensing process. Another component is that DCR has clarified the regulations for delivery operations, including the vehicle …
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LA County Places Cannabis Business Tax on Ballot
Introduction On August 9, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (“LACBOS”) approved a resolution to place a proposed Cannabis Business Tax (the “Tax”) on the ballot for the upcoming November 8, 2022, election. The proposed Tax is directed at commercial cannabis businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and must be …
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Updated Labor Peace Agreement (LPA) Regulations in AB-195 (Cannabis Trailer Bill)
On June 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill (“AB”) 195, enacting various changes to the State’s cannabis regulations that will roll out over the next few years. Among those changes is an update to the Business & Professions Code (“BPC”) section on labor peace agreements (“LPAs”). The BPC defines an LPA for …
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Approves Cannabis Trailer Bill: AB-195
On June 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $308,000,000,000 state budget and implementing legislation including AB195. Most headlines regarding the new state budget concern direct tax refunds to Californians, combatting homelessness and reproductive care. But AB195 makes important changes to taxation of California commercial cannabis businesses, enforcement, and delivery. KVK is issuing the …
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2022 City of Los Angeles Social Equity Program Individual Verification Requirements
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation will accept Social Equity Individual Applicant verification requests from May 26, 2022, to July 25, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The requirements for the Social Equity Individual Applicant verification are below. Verification of a Social Equity Individual Application (“SEIA”) is required to submit a commercial …
Cannabis Tax Bills in CA Legislature
There are some exciting cannabis tax bills currently pending in the California legislature that, if passed, will affect your businesses. Below is a summary of key changes proposed by these important tax bills. AB 2792 – Cannabis; Excise Tax; Cultivation Tax Author: Blanca Rubio and Cristina Garcia This bill, if passed, would: Eliminate mark-up …
Is Your Cannabis Business 4/20 Compliant?
In anticipation of the cannabis industry’s celebration of 4/20, the following are tips and reminders for cannabis retailers to remain compliant: Marketing / Advertising BRANDED MERCHANDISE If you are preparing to sell, donate, or give away Branded merchandise on 4/20, please do not forget that any Branded Merchandise that is sold or given to customers …
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New Regulations – Appellations Of Origins
On January 1, 2022 the California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented new regulations regarding the California Cannabis Appellations program. The Appellations Program allows Licensed Cannabis Cultivators to establish an Appellation of Origin (“AOO”) which allows the cultivators to market their cannabis as produced from a geographically specific and unique region. Essentially, an AOO makes …
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What You Need to Know Before Signing a Commercial Real Estate Lease
Leases for commercial real estate remain essential to most businesses, even in a marketplace still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the fine print in these important documents is often overlooked in exchange for a quick close with a smiling broker. Most enterprising business owners are ready and eager to set up shop and get …
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