Cannabis business

With the passage of Proposition 64, California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act, the state adopted sweeping regulations that opened the door to a legal cannabis industry in the state [of California]. One of the key elements of Proposition 64 that affects those in the cannabis industry is that every municipality, city, and county in the state has a differing set of rules and regulations stating how, where, and when legal cannabis business can operate. The bill was crafted in this fashion so legislators could get Proposition 64 passed in a way that would reduce the possibility of dealing with future litigation. 

The results of passing legalization in this manner is it creates an environment where potential operators have to be keenly aware of their local regulations, in addition to those set by state governing agencies. This differentiation in rules becomes a defacto threshold to entry, where you must know and understand the rules and application processes of nearly a half-dozen different agencies between the state and local levels.

To meet the criteria set by the agencies, you’ll most likely be required to file an RFP or Request For Proposal that outlines your business and contains key information that is required by decision makers. These criteria apply to nearly all aspects of the cannabis industry, including (but not limited to):

• Indoor/Outdoor Cultivation
• Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Testing Labs

Meeting these requirements is of utmost importance in acquiring your local and state level permits and licensure. 

Greenroad has been helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate this realm of requirements since the passage of Proposition 64 and has a 100% win rate on RFPs submitted on behalf of clients. If you are thinking of launching a business in the cannabis industry, please contact us for a free consultation.