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Where Does California’s $635M in Marijuana Tax Money Go?

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And tax dollars collected from the cannabis industry are already showing great impact across a variety of sectors. Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety.

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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

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As consumers have quickly flocked to California to take full advantage of legal cannabis use within the state, state lawmakers have long made clear their want for the cannabis tourism industry to set and meet high safety standards. Call us at 714-937-2050. This recent move simply reinforces that standard. Legal Implications.

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Los Angeles Marijuana Industry at Boiling Point

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First by registering their companies and covering licensing fees, then paying city taxes and continually meeting strict safety standards imposed by the state. While these actions reflect a collective frustration, other industry insiders note it’s not the city attorney’s job to charge criminals with felonies. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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California Activists Seek Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

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At that point, within 180 days of receiving the attorney general’s approval of title and summary, the Decriminalize California group must collect 623,212 valid signatures before the measure qualifies for the California ballot. Call us at 714-937-2050. About Cannabis Law Group.

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California Employers Ease Zero Tolerance on Cannabis

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Two years after that, federal lawmakers passed the Drug-Free Workplace America Act, which allowed mandatory drug-testing of employees AND government contractors, citing safety concerns. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients and those facing marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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“Think About the Children” Goes Both Ways When It Comes to Marijuana

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No one is against child safety, so implying that one side is not thinking of the safety of children is a sure way to win some easy points. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients, defendants, workers and those facing criminal marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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New California Cannabis Shop Hopefuls Face Barriers to Entry

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It’s had a ripple effect in places like Los Angeles, which has approved just three of the hundreds of annual licensing applications received by the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients and those facing marijuana charges. Wait in line , Nov.