Earlier this month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several major pieces of cannabis-related legislation into law, while vetoing others. Each is briefly summarized below, based on information provided by California Legislative Information. If you have any questions about anything here, please feel free to contact a member of our team and we will be happy …
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PROPOSITION 65 Approved in 1986, California Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”) requires the Governor to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. The list is revised and republished in light of additional knowledge at least once per year. The list of chemicals can be found here: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list. Businesses subject to Prop …
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Mrs. Katchko is known as a powerhouse within the cannabis industry and has represented medical cannabis clients in the City of Los Angeles since 2009. Backed by eleven years of dedicated cannabis experience, Mrs. Katchko is able to represent all cannabis-related businesses includes medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and investors. Read below as she …
Governor Newsom Approved the Following Bills On Tuesday, September 29th, Governor Newsom provided his final decision on several cannabis-related State Bills and Assembly Bills. Amongst the approved bills are: AB 1525 which provides that financial institutions do not commit a crime under California law for providing financial services to licensed commercial cannabis businesses, and therefore …
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Here is what you need to know about (1) AB 1470 that amends the definition of “final form” in relation to testing cannabis and cannabis products and (2) SB 67 which dives into the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s development of an appellation of origin program. Learn how they apply to your cannabis business. …
ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Section 5038(h) of the BCC regulations provides licensees with temporary relief from specific licensing and regulatory requirements in order to prevent loss, theft, or degradation of cannabis goods from a disaster. We believe the current environment in Los Angeles qualifies as a “disaster” under the BCC regulations. Licensee rights may include the option …
Los Angeles Business Journal Recently, the Los Angeles Business Journal featured Katchko, Vitiello & Karikomi, PC founder Yelena Katchko in a hard hitting article on the state of the Los Angeles Social Equity Program. Read the article here. The Social Equity Program is the third phase of cannabis licensure in Los Angeles, and is designed …
Please read the important information below regarding tax payments while the Stay at Home Emergency Orders remain in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic: CDTFA Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Stay-at-Home Order, through MAY 11th,the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“CDTFA”) has the authority to assist individuals and businesses impacted by complying with …
In these uncertain times, it is vital that businesses be proactive in assessing how these restrictions and other changes caused by the Coronavirus will affect their operations. One significant consideration is how existing contractual rights and obligations will be affected. This will require a careful review of the terms of any existing contracts, as well …
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We have entered uncertain times given the recent Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak and temporary restrictions for the City of Los Angeles. We understand that you may have questions on the impact of this uncertainty on your cannabis retail dispensary. We are here to help support you. BCC GUIDANCE We are dedicated to helping our cannabis retail clients during this troubling time and have …
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