Los Angeles City Accepting Applications from Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

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The Los Angeles City Department of Cannabis Regulation has begun accepting applications for Proposition M Priority Processing from Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (EMMD).  Applications for Proposition M Priority Processing will not be accepted or processed after March 4, 2018.

See the Los Angeles City Cannabis Application Instructions for Proposition M.

Proposition M was adopted by the voters of the City of Los Angeles on March 7, 2017.  Pursuant to Los Angeles Proposition M: The City’s designated licensing or permitting agency shall give priority in processing applications of EMMDS that can demonstrate that the EMMD has operated in compliance with the limited immunity and tax provisions of Los Angeles Proposition D.  To avail itself of the terms of this Section, including the priority processing, an EMMD must apply for a City permit or license within sixty calendar days of the first date that applications are made available for commercial cannabis activity.

EMMD Applicants may apply for a maximum of one: Microbusiness License (Type 12); a maximum combination of one Retailer License (Type 10); one delivery for Retailer License (Type 10); one Distributor License – Self Transport Only License (Type 11), one Manufacturer License (Type 6 Only) and one Cultivation, Indoor License (Type 1A, 1C, 2A, or 3A) for the one location identified in its original or amended BTRC and as demonstrated in previous Commercial Cannabis Activity as of March 7, 2017.

The determination by the Los Angeles City Department of Cannabis Regulation of whether an EMMD is eligible for Proposition M Priority Processing will be made with no hearing and will be final and effective if not timely appealed.

To read more about the City of Los Angeles Marijuana Regulations go to – Los Angeles City Cannabis Ordinances.  Read more about state cannabis law at California Cannabis Law.

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California Secretary of State Cannabis Business Portal

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California Secretary of State Alex Padilla has launched the cannabizfile, a new online portal with useful information about cannabis related business filings with the Secretary of State’s office.  Entrepreneurs seeking to start a marijuana related business in California need to register their business entity with the Secretary of State.

“The first stop when starting any business in California, including a commercial cannabis business starting in 2018, is the Secretary of State’s office,” said Secretary of State Alex Padilla.  “Our new cannabizfile portal makes the process for starting a cannabis business easier to navigate for entrepreneurs.  The new site also includes information about registering a business, trademark, or service mark.  Our new ‘Starting a Cannabis Business’ brochure can provide a starting point for new entrepreneurs seeking to quickly get their business up and running.”

See the ‘Starting a Cannabis Business’ brochure – 10 Easy Steps to Start a Cannabis Business Entity in California.

The Secretary of State is the filing agency for all business entity documents, including those relating to newly formed cannabis businesses such as retailers, distributors, microbusinesses, testing laboratories, cultivation, manufacturing, and other marijuana businesses.  Those seeking to obtain a California cannabis license for cannabis business entities such as Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP) or limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) are required to register with the Secretary of State before applying for any license(s) with other local and state agencies.

The Secretary of State even has a new Cannabizfile PSA video featuring actor Cheech Marin.  Learn more about state cannabis law at California Cannabis Law.

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