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4 Essential Considerations for Securing a Temporary Cannabis Event License in California

Events that include retail sales and on-site consumption of cannabis aren’t just fun and games; these events also present an enormous financial opportunity for our clients. However, given the lengthy and extensive application process, we have compiled a list of the top 4 things to keep in mind for ensuring success in applying for a Temporary Cannabis Event license from

Rogoway Law Group September 18, 2019

How to Obtain a Special Event Permit For Temporary Cannabis Events in Oakland

City of Oakland Rolls Out Special Event Permit Application for Temporary Cannabis Events Oakland is joining the ranks of San Francisco to offer permits for temporary cannabis events within the city. This past month (August 2019), Oakland released the city’s process for permitting temporary cannabis events. This change in local regulation in Oakland comes on the heels of Grass Lands, in which

Rogoway Law Group September 9, 2019

Application Window for Phase 3 Cannabis Retail Round 1 Licensing opens on September 3, 2019 at 10:00am.

Los Angeles’ Phase 3 Round 1 Cannabis Retail Licensing Application Window Opens Soon

The application window for Los Angeles’ Phase 3 Round I cannabis retail license applicants will open on September 3, 2019 at 10:00am. Although the application window will technically be open until September 17, 2019, applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis and there are only 100 permits available, so a rush to submit applications as soon as the window

Rogoway Law Group August 21, 2019

Commercial Cannabis Permitting and Regulation: The City of Sonoma

The Recent History of Permitting and Regulating Commercial Cannabis Activities in the City of Sonoma

In Spring 2018, the City of Sonoma began discussing commercial cannabis regulation with its citizens at two Town Hall Meetings. In June 2018, after a Special City Council meeting on May 30, staff began to develop permanent cannabis regulations for the City of Sonoma. At the time, the proposed permanent cannabis regulations included: Allowing the outdoor personal cultivation of three

Rogoway Law Group August 7, 2019

Los Angeles Social Equity Program Verification Deadline for Phase III Cannabis Retail or Cannabis Delivery License.

City of Los Angeles Reminder: Deadline to Register for Social Equity Program Eligibility Verification

If you plan to participate in the City of Los Angeles’ next phase of licensing for commercial cannabis retail or delivery (Phase III), you/your business must participate in the City’s Social Equity Program. This means that either you or another Owner of the applicant entity needs to qualify and be verified as either a Tier I or Tier II social

Rogoway Law Group July 22, 2019

The City of Los Angeles’ Social Equity Program Eligibility Verification Process Opens Today

Los Angeles’ Social Equity Program Eligibility Verification Process Opens Today (May 28, 2019)

The City of Los Angeles’ Social Equity Program (SEP) Eligibility Verification Process opens today and will be open for 60 (sixty) days. Potential Social Equity Applicants MUST complete the SEP Applicant Eligibility Verification Process in order to be eligible to apply for SEP Priority Processing for Phase III Storefront Retail and Delivery licenses. All those that become verified during the SEP

Rogoway Law Group May 28, 2019

3 Important Learnings from the 2019 California Cannabis Control Summit

The 2019 California Cannabis Control Summit, a gathering of municipal officials from across the state, focused on the various regulatory and enforcement challenges brought forth in the first year of California’s cannabis legalization through the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA). This year’s summit, held in Sacramento, brought together a wide array of municipal officials – mayors

Rogoway Law Group April 23, 2019

City of Pomona's Merit-Based, Four-Phase Application for Commercial Cannabis Business Permits

City of Pomona’s Four-Phase Application for Commercial Cannabis Business Permits

On April 1, 2019, the Pomona City Council met and adopted Ordinance 4257, which makes it possible for the City to permit commercial cannabis businesses within City limits. While there are still a number of things for the City to decide, including: how many permits will be issued for each type of commercial cannabis use, when permit applications will be

Rogoway Law Group April 17, 2019

Here is What Senate Bill 67 Means for Cannabis Businesses with Expiring Temporary State Licenses

Senate Bill 67 and What it Means for Businesses with Expiring Temporary Cannabis Licenses

How Temporary Cannabis State Licenses Came About As part of the enactment of the legal California cannabis regime, the three state licensing agencies (the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the CA Department of Public Health, and the CA Department of Food and Agriculture) were granted authority to issue Temporary State Licenses during 2018, which allowed cannabis businesses to operate while they

Rogoway Law Group March 21, 2019

LA's two-part Phase III licensing process for Type 10 cannabis storefront dispensary applicants.

Los Angeles: Another Phase III Cannabis Business Licensing Update

On March 8, 2019, the Los Angeles City Council met and adopted the recent recommendations from the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee (“Committee”) regarding updates to the Department of Cannabis Regulation’s (“DCR”) licensing process. By adopting the recommendations, City Council requested that the City Attorney, with the help of the DCR, prepare and present an ordinance that makes a

Rogoway Law Group March 20, 2019

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