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Cannabis legalization inevitably leads states and local governments to at least discuss the impact of cannabis tourism. In your standard legalization regime, adults 21 and older from anywhere in the world can (and absolutely do) come to certain U.S. states to buy and consume cannabis from...

Last November, California voters approved a ballot measure to legalize marijuana. Now, the state's lawmakers are formally calling on the federal government to reclassify cannabis. "The Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to pass a law to reschedule marijuana or cannabis and...

Recreational pot is soon going to be legal in California, but some state lawmakers don't want edible cannabis to look like candy, which would greatly appeal to children. A bill, introduced by Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield), passed final legislative approval on Thursday and sent to...

California is planning to ban marijuana deliveries by drone when recreational sales begin in the state on January 1. California's Bureau of Cannabis Control released a study on Wednesday describing regulations for California's commercial marijuana market when it opens in a few months, in...

A new Gold Rush is upon us in the Golden State of California. But this latest wave concerns us with nuggets of a different sort: marijuana. California voters have legalized it, and now state regulators are adopting distribution rules and a plethora of weed-related laws ahead of a January 1...

Legally licensed cannabis companies in California will be able to use branded merchandise to market their businesses — at least for the time being. The development is a win for marijuana businesses and promotional product firms eager to provide logoed items for what will be the most robust...

The newly formed California Native American Cannabis Association is asking Gov. Jerry Brown to begin government-to-government consultations with tribes to ensure that cannabis regulations include specific language to respect tribal sovereignty and the right to self-regulate. The law governing...

The marijuana industry in the United States is still in its infancy, and companies are learning how to ensure the industry is both profitable and safe. In California, for instance, there's a lack of regulation and testing of marijuana products grown in the state, and that can result in consumers...

Canndescent drew inspiration from such luxury brands as Tiffany's, Hermes and Apple in designing a line of cannabis products whose elegant packaging wouldn't look out of place on the shelves of Neiman Marcus. But the California cultivator might not be able to emblazon its name or...

Indica MD, a Pasadena, CA-based digital health startup has launched a HIPAA compliant medical marijuana telehealth platform in California and New York that provides patient evaluations for the safe, complementary and alternative use of cannabis. The online medical marijuana doctor service...

California City is gearing up to be the next big player in the medical marijuana cultivation space. As 23ABC News has reported in the past, the city has been awarding business licenses to dozens of marijuana businesses in the cultivation, manufacturing and distribution spaces over the past...

California has a long history as the Golden State and as the "Green State" because its marijuana history spans over a century, all the way back to the Poison Act of 1907. The Poison and Pharmacy Act of 1907 banned the sale of opium, cocaine, and morphine without a prescription. In 1913, an...

In October, backers of recreational marijuana legalization were ramping up their campaign ahead of the November election. They turned to a potent demographic in California politics: minorities, who compose a nearly two-thirds majority of the state's population. The pitch by Lt. Gov. Gavin...

With four months left until full legalization, the apparatus to regulate commercial cannabis sales in California is being built on the fly. Up to 82 people must be hired. Software must be written to accept applications of thousands of entrepreneurs hoping to legally sell marijuana...

Further spurred by the recently enacted Prop 64 legalizing recreational marijuana State Treasurer John Chiang is convening the final in a series of events geared to enable the cannabis industry to do its banking publicly. Scheduled for tomorrow in Los Angeles is the last of six meetings that...

When California passed Prop 64 last November, effectively legalizing recreational marijuana in the state, savvy small business owners began gearing up for 2018's oncoming gold or, in this case, 'green' rush. To understand the buzz, you have to first consider the numbers: By 2026, California's...

Pollution from illegal marijuana farms deep in California's national forests is far worse than previously thought, and has turned thousands of acres into waste dumps so toxic that simply touching plants has landed law enforcement officers in the hospital. The volume of banned or restricted...

As if the scenic beauty and slew of outdoor activities weren't enough, there's now a new way to relax around Lake Tahoe -- buying recreational marijuana. NuLeaf Dispensary in Incline Village opens its doors Saturday, becoming the first and only place to legally buy recreational marijuana in...

Legalizing marijuana, California voters were told last year, would create a "safe, legal and comprehensive system" allowing adults to consume the drug while keeping it out of the hands of children. Marijuana would be sold in highly regulated stores, the Proposition 64 campaign promised, and...

Commercial leases for cannabis businesses are unique and require special considerations for risk management during the tenancy. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, in addition to the normal cannabis-sensitive provisions that go into cannabis lease agreements, you should also consider the...