Is AB 1525 a Cannabis Banking Bill?
Currently, there is only one joint powers authority in California in the businesses of collecting cannabis licensee’s data, the California Cannabis Authority (CCA). AB 1525 permits cannabis businesses to: “request in writing that a state or local licensing authority, state or local agency, or joint powers authority share the person’s application, license, and other regulatory […]
UCBA Joins Bizfed as 200th Member!
We are very proud to join BizFed LA as their 200th member, and look forward to joining their successful efforts on advocating for all businesses in LA County.
WEBINAR: Cultivation Energy
You can watch a recording of the Title 24 Webinar discussion on energy standards for cannabis cultivation by clicking on the link below. Watch Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/529124985960808193
CA to Require LED Growlights for Indoor And Mixed Light Cultivation by 2023!
California’s Energy Commission is considering changes to its 2022 Energy Code and is regulating horticultural energy use for the first time. The report was just released last week and is rushing public comment due by July 24th, 2020. READ REPORT HERE The state is currently proposing a lighting standard that would eliminate double-ended high pressure sodium […]
BCC Clarifies Branded Merchandise Regulations
Download the revised fact sheet here: https://bcc.ca.gov/about_us/documents/20-151_branded_merch_fact_sheet.pdf
WEBINAR: The Importance of Security and Insurance in the Wake of Recent Civil Unrest
MMLG invited UCBA Vice President, Javier Montes, to share some important lessons learned on how security and insurance play a big role for cannabis businesses that have been damaged or disrupted in the wake of the recent civil unrest. Watch Webinar Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/vJUrfur5r243HdCRtQSDV6R6W9TrKqms1nRP_foNnxvnU3RQMQDzNLJHZuKI5oc_GF5JCwXq4U1G3EBB?continueMode=true
LAWEEKLY: L.A. Pot Stakeholders Give New City Permit Plan Mixed Reviews
By Jimi Devine Source: https://www.laweekly.com/l-a-pot-stakeholders-give-new-city-permit-plan-mixed-reviews/ The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulations issued a series of new reports to the city council with recommendations that would reorganize and revise the way the city handles pot permits. The reports’ main objectives include a plan to get temporary approval for all applicants, allowing relocations and clarifying the process around […]
THE NEW YORK TIMES: LA Givers Initial OK for Reboot of Marijuana Marketplace
By Michael Blood, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles moved Wednesday to reboot its once-promising legal marijuana market, giving initial approval to changes large and small to expand licensing and get more assistance to operators who endured the consequences of the nation’s war on drugs. Broad legal sales kicked off in California in 2018, […]
UCBA Succeeds with State, County, and City Recognizing Cannabis as Essential
UCBA has succeeded at getting legal cannabis operators listed as “Essential Businesses” by the State of California as well as the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles. Cannabis patients will be able to continue to have safe access to their medicine. UCBA would like to thank Governor Newsom, State Cannabis Regulators, […]
UCBA Advocates for Cannabis Businesses to be Recognized as “Essential”
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, LA City, LA County, and California are all considering similar shelter in place programs as seen enacted by San Francisco and surrounding counties. UCBA is working with state and local governments to ensure legal cannabis businesses are recognized as essential. Our intent is to set precedent on that matter with […]