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New California Cannabis Business Resources from the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)
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California Cannabis Provisional License Application Deadline Reminder

4/3/23 Last Day for Provisional License Application Submissions According to Business and Professions Code §26050.2(a)(3)(D), local equity applicants have until March 31, 2023 to submit license applications to the California Department of Cannabis Control (“DCC”) to be considered for provisional state licenses. However, the DCC announced on March 24th that due to the Cesar Chavez holiday, it will accept applications

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Three Firm Partners Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers® List for a Second Consecutive Year

We are proud to announce that three of our Firm’s partners at Rogoway Law Group have been recognized by Super Lawyers®. Managing Attorney Joe Rogoway and Partner Hilary St. Jean have been recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers®, and Partner Blair Gue has been recognized as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star for the second consecutive year. The Partners’ selection to Super

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Understanding Cal-OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program ( IIPP )Requirements for California Cannabis Businesses
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Understanding Cal-OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)Requirements for California Cannabis Businesses

Introduction Most commercial cannabis businesses in the state of California spend a significant amount of time ensuring they are compliant with the regulations promulgated by the California Department of Cannabis Control (the “DCC” and “DCC Regulations”). However, there are a number of non DCC rules and regulations that all commercial cannabis businesses must also comply with that often get overlooked.

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Social Equity Plan Requirement for Oregon Psilocybin Licenses
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Understanding the Social Equity Plan Requirement for Oregon Psilocybin Licenses

Introduction The psilocybin industry in Oregon has recently been regulated by the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division (“OHA” or “Authority”) under its new section, the Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS). OHA and is now accepting licensing applications for psilocybin businesses and services and one of the key requirements for potential psilocybin manufacturers, service centers, facilitators, and laboratories is to submit

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California DCC Regulations for Cannabis Retailers
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NEW 2023 California DCC Regulations for Cannabis Retailers: A Compliance Snapshot

Background: Assembly Bill 195 & DCC Emergency Regulations New track and trace requirements have hit the books for commercial cannabis retailers engaged in sales via delivery. As you may remember, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slew of cannabis-related legislation into law in June of 2022, including Assembly Bill 195. On December 7, 2022, in response to the Governor’s passage

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Oregon Psilocybin Products Packaging and Labeling Rules and Restrictions
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Oregon Psilocybin Manufacturers: Client Packaging and Labeling Rules and Restrictions

Similar to the packaging and labeling requirements for cannabis products, Oregon’s psilocybin manufacturers have to comply with strict packaging and labeling rules for their psilocybin products.  Psilocybin remains a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance at the Federal level, and the packaging and labeling regulations ensure that minors and other unintended persons don’t access psilocybin products.  However, unlike the adult-use cannabis industry,

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Residency Requirements for Oregon Psilocybin Licenses
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The Residency Requirement for Oregon Psilocybin Licenses

It is crucial to understand the residency requirements for various psilocybin-related operational licenses, as Oregon, the first state in the United States to establish a psilocybin regulatory framework, starts accepting applications for psilocybin licenses beginning January 2, 2023.

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