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California’s Top Cannabis Regulator To Speak At The Upcoming International Cannabis Business Conference In Vancouver

Johnny Green — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:00:21 +0000

California is a pioneer when it comes to cannabis policy. It was the first state in the country to legalize cannabis for medical use when California voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996. The legalization of medical cannabis in California led to the birth of a legal industry not only in California, but it also served […]

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Will Legalization Bring Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi Together?

Anthony Johnson — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:33:28 +0000

You don’t have to be a very astute observer of American politics to know that we live in a time of great political divisions. There are very few things that Democrats and Republicans can agree on at the national level and the government just came off of a partial shutdown, and it wouldn’t surprise many […]

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PotGuide: The Future of the California Cannabis Industry

ICBC Staff — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:12:57 +0000

California has led the cannabis reform movement in many ways in the United States, starting with being the first state to legalize medical all the way back in 1996. While a handful of states beat the Golden State to the punch in legalizing for all adults in both 2012 and 2014, the world’s sixth largest […]

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Leafly: 8 Things to Know About California’s Cannabis Rules

ICBC Staff — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:22:38 +0000

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control and other state regulators recently announced their final rules; some good choices were made, while others could use some improvement. Some issues that need to be addressed, such as the tax rate placed on cannabis and the lack of access to banks, the BCC’s hands are tied by state and […]

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California Needs to Protect Cannabis Deliveries from the CHP

Anthony Johnson — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:30:14 +0000

As I’ve blogged previously, California cannabis regulators made the wise decision to allow deliveries across the state, even into cities and counties that have banned regulated retail businesses. This is a policy that I wish my home state of Oregon would adopt as patients with mobility issues shouldn’t be forced to travel long distances, and […]

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California Cannabis Deliveries Will Be a Legal & Political Fight

Anthony Johnson — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 22:00:49 +0000

As I blogged yesterday, California regulators made the wise decision in its final rules to allow cannabis retailers to make deliveries into cities and counties that have banned regulated businesses. Allowing deliveries across the state is the compassionate and practical choice to make. It is compassionate because patients with mobility issues shouldn’t be forced to […]

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California Cannabis Rules Officially Finalized

Anthony Johnson — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:45:14 +0000

The California cannabis industry has had its share of ups and downs as regulating cannabis commerce in the world’s sixth-largest economy has proven to be rather difficult and complicated. However, some relief may be on the horizon as licensed businesses, and those about to be licensed, can at least have some certainty in the rules and […]

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Exclusive Interview: California Cannabis Czar Talks Regulation

Anthony Johnson — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 17:36:44 +0000

Ending cannabis prohibition is a no-brainer whose time has come. It is obvious that cannabis prohibition is a costly failure that causes too much harm with racist and classist consequences. Regulating cannabis, however, is a much tougher job than just removing criminal penalties, as there isn’t a clear path to the best policies for any […]

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Thanks, San Francisco, for a Great ICBC! See You Soon, Berlin!

Amber Iris Langston — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:07:35 +0000

San Francisco deserves a huge shout-out for this bringing out the best of the best in cannabis last weekend! ICBC was THE place to be in the Bay last weekend, and once again the International Cannabis Business Conference delivered the goods. The room was buzzing with California Cannabis Czar Lori Ajax on hand to answer […]

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ICBC Rocks San Francisco Tonight and Tomorrow!

ICBC Staff — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:11:02 +0000

The International Cannabis Business Conference is getting the party started TONIGHT in San Francisco at the Hyatt Embarcadero with live music by DJ Domino from Hieroglyphics! The VIP party will include all the VIP guests of ICBC, including California’s head regulator Lori Ajax and DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill! Get your tickets now for Thursday’s […]

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