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Los Angeles Cannabis Tax Amnesty Program Signals A Compliance Reset Moment
Los Angeles is considering a cannabis tax amnesty program that could waive penalties and interest and allow up to 36 months to pay. Here is what it signals for operators and how to respond without getting trapped.
California DCC Priorities Signal What Could Move In 2026
California’s new DCC director laid out a 2026 roadmap focused on local access, cost pressure, and enforcement coordination. Here is what operators should watch and what to do this week to stay ahead.
Federal Judge Blocks California City’s Ban on Cannabis Billboards
A federal judge in California temporarily blocked Perris from enforcing a cannabis billboard ban, ruling that the city failed to justify its restriction under the First Amendment. The case could set an important precedent for cannabis advertising rights and free commercial speech protections.
California’s AB 8: A New Era for Hemp and Cannabis Regulation
Governor Newsom’s signing of AB 8 officially merges intoxicating hemp products into California’s regulated cannabis system. The new law enforces parity, closes long-standing loopholes, and establishes a single, safer standard for both markets.
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Minnesota’s cannabis tax delinquency list is a supply chain stop sign. Beginning the third business day after posting, suppliers must stop selling or delivering to listed businesses, so buyer checks and documentation are now operational controls.