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An Orange County judge has found that California’s cannabis track-and-trace system does not do something the law says it must: automatically flag irregular transactions for investigation. For every licensee that has spent years tagging inventory and reconciling manifests in METRC, the ruling is worth understanding. What the track-and-trace system ruling decided On August 4, 2026,…

The California Department of Cannabis Control is moving to tighten the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system and shut down lab shopping, and the changes would reach nearly every licensee in the supply chain. The proposed rulemaking, designated DCC-2026-02-R: Track and Trace Updates, completed its written comment period on July 20, 2026, and the Department held a…

California’s Department of Cannabis Control has opened an expedited path for dual-designated retailers to split a single A and M license, which carries both the Adult-Use and Medicinal designation, into two separate licenses. The move is the state’s first regulatory response to federal rescheduling, and it carries real structural consequences for operators. What the A…

Over the past few years, the California cannabis industry has experienced significant changes as new legislation and events continue to shape the landscape. The Golden State has been leading the charge in setting a precedent for other states considering cannabis legalization and regulation. However, despite its progress, the industry faces its fair share of challenges,…

California’s cannabis industry has been experiencing significant challenges in recent years. Despite the state’s efforts to strengthen the legal cannabis market by implementing new measures, local opposition and federal limitations continue to hamper the industry’s growth. Some experts argue that excessive taxation has partly contributed to the persistence of an illicit market, which currently accounts…

Taxes are a part of everyday life, and while you may be familiar with income taxes and sales taxes, there’s another type of tax that might not be as well-known: excise taxes. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what excise taxes are, their impact on your daily purchases, and the role they play in…

Prop 64 The passage of Proposition 64 in California, also known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), marked a turning point in the state’s approach to cannabis. Legalizing adult-use cannabis in the Golden State, Proposition 64 not only transformed the industry but also paved the way for a regulated cannabis market. In this…