NEWS & RESOURCES

If you missed our recent webinar, here's what you need to know about the latest California cannabis advocacy wins and where we're heading next. 

The California Cannabis Operators Association (CaCOA) congratulates Clint Kellum on his appointment as Director of the Department of Cannabis Control.

Ultimately, AB 8 ensures that California’s cannabis and hemp policies advance together, grounded in science, fairness, and, most importantly, public safety.

Now comes the more complex work of building the legal cannabis market California deserves: one that expands access to safe, regulated products, unleashes innovation to create jobs, and generates sustainable tax revenue for the community programs that depend on it.

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation, Assembly Bill 8 (Aguiar-Curry), establishing clear rules on how hemp should enter the licensed cannabis market while protecting our youth by keeping intoxicating hemp products out of the hands of children and ensuring those products are only sold through licensed dispensaries to qualifying adults.

“At the end of the day, you end up with a total tax burden of around 40%” when all cannabis taxes are added up, explained Tiffany Devitt, director of regulatory affairs for CannaCraft.