Starting January 1, 2026, AB 8 empowers state and local agencies to seize, fine, and revoke licenses for unregulated intoxicating hemp sales, ending the gray market that puts consumers at risk! Learn more with our free policy guide: loom.ly/axbdEkM

NEW in #SonomaCounty: #Cannabis supply chain uses are now allowed in industrial/commercial areas by right, including consumption lounges. In ag areas, cannabis reclassified as "controlled" crop with right-to-farm protections & more vertical integration: loom.ly/f2ZGSPQ

Lancaster, California, recently seized untested cannabis and hemp products laced with pesticides, heavy metals, and mold...many packaged to look like candy brands kids recognize. This is why enforcement matters. Legal cannabis protects consumers: loom.ly/eOGi3h4Retry

In the two years since five cannabis businesses opened in Redwood City, the shops have generated nearly $1 million a year in local tax revenue – roughly in line with the city’s early projections: loom.ly/1h6LVyA

California is the largest cannabis market in the U.S. and one of the most challenging. We stopped a 26%+ tax hike, regulated intoxicating "hemp," and secured online accountability. The wins matter. And the fight continues. JOIN CaCOA TODAY: loom.ly/ToOInH8

Confused about AB 8? Unregulated intoxicating hemp is out, and a transparent, tested marketplace is in. Explore our policy guide to learn more about implementation and myths/facts: loom.ly/axbdEkM

A new proposal would give San Diego more tools to crack down on illegal cannabis delivery services, which officials blame for worsening budget deficits by hurting legal dispensaries’ business and costing the city tax revenue: loom.ly/nMgbkss

South Lake Tahoe's city council has reduced the local cannabis tax rate to 3%, and 0% for medical cannabis: loom.ly/UZCZhAQ

📣 We stopped the tax hike. We regulated intoxicating hemp. We held online platforms accountable. Join our members-only webinar to learn how AB 564, AB 8, and SB 378 protect your cannabis business. ➡️ cacoa.org/events-calendar

What's next for California cannabis advocacy? Building a legal market that... 1️⃣ expands access to safe, regulated products 2️⃣ unleashes innovation to create jobs 3️⃣ generates sustainable tax revenue for community programs JOIN US loom.ly/ToOInH8

All three priority bills signed into law. One powerful message: CaCOA delivers results. Join Executive Director Amy O'Gorman Jenkins for a (members-only!) webinar breaking down our 2025 legislative victories. ➡️ cacoa.org/events-calendar

In a system where legality varies by jurisdiction but immigration consequences are federally enforced, one uninformed decision can quietly sabotage years of progress toward legal residency, protection or citizenship: loom.ly/p1O1Npk

🚨 TODAY at 2pmPT: California's legal cannabis market just got three major wins. Learn how AB 564, AB 8, and SB 378 impact your cannabis business in our members-only webinar: cacoa.org/events-calendar

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The 2026 legislative session is already taking shape. We’re building campaigns to expand retail access, support cannabis business growth, and ensure California reclaims its position as the global cannabis leader. JOIN US: loom.ly/ToOInH8

"California's cannabis industry faces a choice: continue treating regulators with dishonest deference, or insist on transparency and accountability from an agency whose decisions affect billions of dollars and tens of thousands of livelihoods." ➡️ loom.ly/DhJrAf4

We rolled back California's cannabis excise tax increase, closed the hemp loophole, and secured new enforcement tools. Now let's shape the 2026 strategy together. Watch the webinar and tell us where your priorities are: loom.ly/qVUhqk4

Congrats to Clint Kellum on his appointment as Director of the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). We're committed to strengthening communication and partnership between operators and DCC to build the thriving legal marketplace California deserves. loom.ly/bWgjiAgRetry

Besides farmers finding new ways to extend their reach with genetics, Gellman predicts a future economy dependent on tourism, hospitality and smoke-friendly venues to attract new business and make the heartland of cannabis culture thrive once again: loom.ly/mlTYudM

Cannabis production levels dropped by 43% between 2021 and 2024, while the amount of packaged products has fallen a whopping 72%. Tax revenue dropped 80% across that same period, and the majority of legal businesses in Monterey County have now failed: loom.ly/Fvq0YCg