Tag: Enforcement
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California Judge Orders Kushy Punch Inc. Defendants to Pay $128 million
Largest cannabis fine to date in the United States. 20CHCV00560 December 5, 2022 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, et al. vs VERTICAL BLISS, INC., et al. 8:30 AM Judge: Honorable Stephen P. Pfahler CSR: None Judicial Assistant: Adrina Chebishyan ERM: None Courtroom Assistant: Christy Andrade Deputy Sheriff: None APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff(s): ETHAN A. TURNER (Telephonic)…
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What Can We Learn From CannTrust? A LOT
CannTrust Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CTST) had a really bad week. The New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange stopped trading the security on the morning of March 31, 2020 when the company announced that it filed for bankruptcy protection and looks to be throwing in the towel as a public company. CannTrust may…
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Opinion: California’s Cannabis Tax Cut is a Subsidy, Not a Solution
California is reducing taxes so that licensed cannabis businesses can compete with the unlicensed market. Tax relief without enforcing existing laws will not work. This is not to say that the tax cut is not needed. The tax cut is great and is necessary. However, California can level the playing field by using enforcement powers…
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DEA Sends Aggressive Message: Illegal Cannabis Operators Will Go To Prison
Source: DEA Domestic Cannabis Eradication / Suppression Program The US Drug Enforcement Agency may be stepping up efforts to send illegal cannabis operators to prison. The DEA announced this week that it worked with local law enforcement agencies to successfully prosecute two Aurora, Colorado residents for illegal cannabis cultivation. The pair will serve thirty (30)…
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Oregon Staff Recommends Cancelling Two Cannabis Retailer Licenses
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is sending a strong message to licensees that they will lose their license if they transfer marijuana products to other entities. The OLCC entered into stipulation agreements with Slabtown and Home Grown Apothecary, licensed retailers, after staff recommended canceling their licenses after both entities transferred usable marijuana to non-consumers. Home…
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Santa Barbara County Enforcement Team Destroyed $300 Million in Marijuana Products
Since 2018, the Santa Barbara County Cannabis Program and Enforcement Team confiscated almost $300 million in marijuana products from 58 enforcement actions. Mona Miyasato, the County Executive Officer, submitted a letter to the Board of Supervisors providing an update on the county’s cannabis program including its ongoing enforcement efforts. Santa Barbara County continues to vigilantly…
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Law Enforcement Targets Interstate Cannabis Distribution
Law enforcement officials are announcing an increased number of cases involving multi-state cannabis distribution. In December, the Drug Enforcement Agency announced five (5) criminal cases that resulted in the seizure of cannabis, money, jewelry, and cars. This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety stopped a U-Haul van carrying 3,350 pounds of cannabis that was…
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Oregon Regulator to Ratchet Up Penalties for Repeat Offenders
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission held a work session after its meeting on October 17, 2019 to consider tougher penalties and fines. The Commission is concerned that current enforcement measures are not enough to deter repeat offenders. During the meeting, the OLCC approved six (6) settlement agreements for rule violations. The violations involved surveillance camera…
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Michigan Suspends Testing Facility License for Inaccurate Results
The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory authority suspended the license of Iron Laboratories, a Walled Lake testing facility, on August 16, 2019 due to inaccurate results and unreliable testing and reporting practices. Michigan warned consumers to be careful using products that were tested by Iron Laboratories as the tests may be unreliable. This is the second testing…
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Want to Avoid CannTrust’s Fate? Adopt These 5 Good Governance Practices
CannTrust Holdings announced yesterday that Health Canada is investigating compliance violations at its manufacturing facility in Vaughan, Ontario. The company’s board of directors has initiated an internal investigation to determine the root cause of the problem and to initiate remediation steps. Investor’s reacted negatively to this news causing the stock price to collapse. The company’s…