The regulatory landscape around Cannabis in Sonoma County and California more broadly is evolving rapidly. Follow our blog for the latest in commentary and analysis of the evolving issues and regulation.
Cannabis Industry Safety Concerns- Biological, Chemical, Physical and Occupational
May 30, 2023
Cannabis workers who may be exposed to a wide range of hazards associated with growing, harvesting, extracting, processing and selling all types of cannabis, hemp and CBD products, and the workers may need personal protective equipment (PPE).
Read MoreHow newborns are becoming victims of legalized marijuana use
May 29, 2023
When her child was born, both she and the baby tested positive for the drug. As using marijuana becomes legal in more and more states, laws around how it may impact children and child-rearing have yet to catch up.
Read MoreWhy Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana is Dangerous
May 29, 2023
Since the legalization of marijuana, researchers have found an increase in fatal crashes involving cannabis use. The percentage of drivers in Washington who tested positive for THC after a fatal crash doubled to 18 percent in 2017 from 8.8 percent .
Read MoreCorruption is widespread in California’s weed industry.
May 27, 2023
Corruption in California’s cannabis industry has become widespread and brazen. There have been pay-to-play schemes, including a demand for cash in a brown paper bag for a pot license, threats of violence against local officials.
Read MoreLegal Pot Is More Potent Than Ever — And Still Largely Unregulated
May 26, 2023
Marijuana-related medical emergencies have landed hundreds of thousands of people in the hospital and millions are dealing with psychological disorders linked to cannabis use, according to federal research. An estimated 800,000 people made marijuana-related emergency department visits in 2021. A 2021 federal survey found that 16.3 million people age 12 or older had a marijuana use disorder within the preceding 12 months
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