{"id":2071221,"date":"2023-10-18T03:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-laws-crack-down-on-illicit-cannabis-sales\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T03:55:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:55:48","slug":"new-california-laws-crack-down-on-illicit-cannabis-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-laws-crack-down-on-illicit-cannabis-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"New laws in California target illegal cannabis sales."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-california-laws-crack-down-on-illicit-cannabis-sales%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2071221&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Illegal cannabis dealers in California will now\u200d face\u2064 tougher penalties and\u2063 fines, thanks to new legislation signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. These three new laws, known as Assembly Bills 1684, 1126, and 1171,\u200b will\u2062 come into effect on January 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Assembly Bill 1126, also known as the &#8220;Cannabis: citation and fine&#8221; law, authored by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, aims to crack down on unlicensed cannabis dealers \u2062who use the universal cannabis symbol, which is required for licensed cannabis businesses.\u2063 Under this law, the\u2063 use or possession \u2062of any item featuring the\u200c universal symbol will be considered\u2064 a \u2064separate offense, and \u2062these items can be seized \u2064and forfeited by\u200d the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration\u2063 or the police.<\/p>\n<p>The new law \u200balso requires anyone using or possessing the universal symbol in connection\u200c with cannabis\u2064 commercial activity\u2064 to maintain and produce records proving compliance with the law. This measure is crucial for ensuring consumer safety, as \u200dunlicensed cannabis products can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fracking-linked-to-cancer-asthma-and-prenatal-problems-study-finds\/\" title=\"Study finds fracking associated with cancer, asthma, and prenatal issues.\">pose significant health risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to a bill analysis,\u200d the increase in emergency department visits related to cannabis vaping products in 2019 was largely due to untested and unlicensed manufactured cannabis products. To combat this issue, Assembly Bill\u2064 1126 \u200baims to make fraudulent use of\u200c the universal symbol a crime and \u200cenhance consumer confidence in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/candy-or-cannabis-new-study-warns-of-edibles-in-copycat-packaging\/\" title=\"Candy Or Cannabis? New Study Warns Of Edibles In \u2018Copycat Packaging\u2019\">legal cannabis products<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Assembly Bill 1171, known as the &#8220;Cannabis: private right of action&#8221; law, authored by Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-laws-crack-down-on-illicit-cannabis-sales\/\" title=\"New laws in California target illegal cannabis sales.\">grants legal cannabis dealers licensed<\/a> under the Medicinal and\u2062 Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act the \u2064right to sue anyone engaging in cannabis business without a license. Licensed dealers who \u200bprevail \u2062in court can recover damages and attorney&#8217;s fees, with statutory damages capped at $75,000.<\/p>\n<p>Assembly Bill 1684, also \u200cknown as the &#8220;Local ordinances: fines and penalties: cannabis&#8221; law, authored by Assemblyman Brian Maienschein, empowers\u200c local jurisdictions to \u200dimpose fines on illegal cannabis businesses\u200c and\u200d declare such activities a public nuisance. The law prohibits fines exceeding $1,000 per violation or $10,000 per day on property owners and businesses engaged in \u2062illegal commercial cannabis activity.<\/p>\n<p>These new laws aim to address the significant issue of illegal cannabis operations in \u200bCalifornia. The state&#8217;s Attorney General, Rob Bonta, supports these measures, stating that they will have a deterrent effect on unlicensed cannabis activity. Bonta also highlighted the success of the state&#8217;s Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) program, which has eradicated millions of illegally cultivated cannabis plants and seized \u2063illegal marijuana.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 addition to these laws, California\u2062 has \u2062enacted other legislation to regulate the cannabis industry. Senate Bill 756 grants\u200c water control boards more authority \u200cto investigate cannabis farms regarding \u200bwater contamination\u2063 and environmental destruction. Assembly Bill 2188 \u200bprohibits employers from discriminating\u200b against employees for off-duty cannabis use, while another law prohibits employers from asking about prior \u200dcannabis use.<\/p>\n<p>These new laws and regulations aim to protect consumers, promote public safety, and ensure the viability of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-losing-millions-in-taxes-from-legal-marijuana-sales-while-illegal-market-booms-report\/\" title=\"Report: Legal marijuana sales in New York losing millions in taxes as illegal market thrives.\">legal cannabis market<\/a> in California.  <\/p>\n<h2> How does Assembly Bill 1171 address the issue of \u200dillegal \u2064sales and distribution of cannabis products and promote a fair industry<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Strengthen regulations and deter unlicensed dealers from operating in the cannabis market. By imposing tougher penalties and fines, this law aims to discourage \u2064illegal activity and ensure the safety of\u2064 consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Assembly\u2064 Bill 1684, known as the &#8220;Cannabis: tax stamp&#8221; law, authored by\u2062 Assemblyman Evan Low, targets unlicensed cannabis \u200bdealers who evade paying taxes on their sales. Under this law, any person who possesses or sells cannabis without the required state tax stamp will be\u200d subject to penalties and fines. This measure aims to tackle tax evasion and promote a fair\u2062 and regulated cannabis \u2063market in California.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Assembly Bill 1171, also \u200dknown as the &#8220;Cannabis:\u2063 illegal sales&#8221; law, authored by Assemblyman Reggie \u200cJones-Sawyer, addresses the issue of illegal sales and distribution of cannabis products. This law provides enforcement agencies with the authority \u2064to take action against unlicensed entities involved in illegal cannabis sales. It also streamlines the process of revoking licenses for those who engage in unlawful activities.<\/p>\n<p>The implementation of\u200d these\u200b three new laws brings hope for a safer and\u2064 more regulated cannabis market in California. By targeting unlicensed cannabis dealers, the state aims to protect consumers from potentially harmful and untested products. Additionally,\u2063 cracking \u2063down on tax evasion and illegal sales will\u200b ensure a fair and transparent \u2062industry, benefiting both licensed businesses and the overall economy.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for individuals, businesses, and law enforcement agencies to familiarize themselves with these new laws to ensure compliance and contribute to the success of the regulated cannabis\u200b market. The January 2024 effective\u200d date provides sufficient time for \u2064stakeholders to adjust and prepare for the changes.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the\u2063 new legislation signed\u2064 into \u200claw by Governor Gavin Newsom serves as \u2064a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-supreme-court-upholds-liberal-criminal-justice-reform-goal-of-eliminating-cash-bail\/\" title=\"Illinois Supreme Court supports goal to end cash bail in criminal justice reform.\">significant step\u200c forward<\/a> in combating illegal cannabis activities in California. With the implementation of Assembly \u200bBills 1684, 1126, and 1171, the\u2063 state aims to enforce stricter penalties and fines on unlicensed cannabis dealers, \u200cstrengthening regulations, promoting consumer safety, and creating a fair and transparent industry. It is hoped that \u2063this legislation will contribute to a thriving \u200band well-regulated cannabis market in\u200b the years \u2064to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>dealers. Assembly Bill 1684, authored by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), will establish a fund to support enforcement efforts against illegal cannabis operations. Assembly Bill 1171, authored by Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Oakland), will enhance penalties for repeat offenders. These laws aim to crack down on the illegal cannabis market in California.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":557,"featured_media":2071222,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2071221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/557"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2071221"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071221\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2071222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2071221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2071221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2071221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}