Beginning January 1, 2022, an application for renewal of a license to engage in commercial cannabis cultivation shall include total electricity usage for each power source used at the licensed premises. Below is an overview of the information the Department requires for each power source. Electricity from UTILITY PROVIDER If using a utility provider for …
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Q: When do the new METRC reporting requirements for deliveries go into effect? A: Retailers will have until April 1, 2023 to implement and comply with the changes. Q: What information must be included on the Delivery Inventory Ledger A: The Following information must be included in every Delivery Inventory Ledger: The Ledger Number generated …
In 2022, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 195 into law which made some significant changes to California’s cannabis taxes. This post focuses on (1) new requirements for retailers effective January 1, 2023, (2) excise tax credits for social equity applicants; (3) new enforcement mechanisms; and (4) changes to how cannabis businesses pay their excise …
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has adopted the final version of cannabis regulations. These regulations went into effect on November 7, 2022. Our blog post last week, Part I of the series, discussed the general changes applicable to all licensees. Below is Part II, a summary of the major license-specific changes. DCC has …
Introduction The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health’s (“DPH”) has developed a Cannabis Compliance and Enforcement Program for licensed commercial cannabis businesses (“CCEP”). CCEP provides for issuance of an Emblem Placard to licensed commercial cannabis businesses that pass the required DPH inspection for display at the business premises. The Emblem Placard shall serve …
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Join the Cannabis Section of Los Angeles County Bar Association for a discussion with Jason Killeen, Assistant Executive Director of Licensing, Compliance and Administration for the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”), led by Yelena Katchko of Katchko, Vitiello & Karikomi, PC. Please join us for this timely and in-depth discussion about recent …
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For the first time in decades California’s Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) cap has been lifted by California Governor Gavin Newsom. On May 23, 2022 Governor Newson signed AB35 legislation “to modernize the system for awarding damages in medical malpractice cases in California.” What the legislation changes: The cap for non-economic or pain and …
What is an NFT? A non-fungible token, or NFT, is a digital asset capable of authentic ownership similar to physical assets. The term “non-fungible” indicates that these digital assets are unique and not replicable. Individual ownership is verified via the immutable blockchain. NFTs utilize smart contract technology for transference that is recorded and established on …
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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 …
An employee handbook provides employees with a clear understanding of workplace policies and expectations. A well-crafted handbook provides a reference point for employees which eliminates surprise and fosters a more seamless disciplinary process. The handbook also demonstrates an employer’s compliance with CA labor and employment laws. Having written policies that comply with these laws provides …
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