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California Cannabis in 2026: What's on the Line this Legislative Session
California Cannabis Operator Association's (CaCOA) Executive Director Amy O'Gorman Jenkins breaks down California's 2026 cannabis legislative session: 21 bills, enforcement reform, the packaging debate, tribal cannabis, and why the policy conversation has finally matured.
19 hours ago
Ganjapreneur: Report Highlights Need for Clarity in California’s Cannabis Packaging Rules
A newly released industry whitepaper is adding fresh perspective to California’s ongoing debate over cannabis packaging standards, as lawmakers continue scrutinizing whether current rules adequately prevent brands from appealing to minors. (cannabis packaging)
Feb 26
California Cannabis Packaging Rules Are Broken, and CaCOA Has a Fix
California law bans cannabis packaging that is “attractive to children.”
Everyone agrees with that goal. The problem is that nobody can agree on what the rule actually means, and that ambiguity is imposing real costs on licensed cannabis operators trying to comply in good faith.
Feb 18
Legislative Victory for California's Cannabis Industry: The Impact of AB 762
The California cannabis industry has secured a significant legislative victory. Following coordinated advocacy led by the California Cannabis Operators Association (CaCOA), Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin has agreed to amend Assembly Bill 762 to remove all-in-one (AIO) cannabis vaping devices from the bill's scope.
Jan 23
AB 762 Passed Committee, But the Fight Isn't Over: Here's What California Cannabis Operators Need to Know
If you operate a cannabis business in California, you have standing in this conversation. You have data about what AB 762 means for your business, your employees, and your customers.
Jan 15
IVN: This California Disposable Vape Ban Could Devastate The Legal Cannabis Industry Even Further
This is the reality of a ban without enforcement, where the only businesses actually harmed are the licensed, tax-paying retailers who try to follow the law and lose customers as a result. Consumers do not stop buying. They simply shift to the thousands of black- and gray-market sellers operating in plain sight, with little fear of consequences.
Jan 13
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