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Sonoma Co. Testing Labs Can Remain Open Despite FAQs on County Website

March 27, 2020 Recently, we discussed a Shelter-in-Place Order issued by Sonoma County in response to the coronavirus outbreak. After that blog post was published, the county added a new FAQ to their website regarding cannabis testing labs that has led to much confusion. Specifically, it reads: Q: Is a […]

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Coronavirus Update: Cannabis Included in California’s List of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers”

By Lauren Mendelsohn and Omar Figueroa March 21, 2020 On the evening of March 20, 2020, after requests from cannabis industry advocates (including our office), California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a document listing what the State Public Health Officer has designated as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” who can continue operating during […]

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Coronavirus Update: California Governor Issues Statewide “Stay at Home” Order

March 19, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn   Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order asking Californians to stay home except for essential needs in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This action follows the lead taken by numerous cities and counties across Northern California who issued “shelter in […]

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Sonoma County Issues “Shelter in Place” Order in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

March 17, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn Today, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services issued a “Shelter in Place” Order directing all county residents to stay inside unless engaging in certain essential and health-related activities. The Order specifically includes “licensed cannabis businesses” in the list of “Healthcare Operations” that can […]

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How the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Impacts Cannabis Operators

March 13, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has reached the level of a global pandemic. That same day, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended cancelling or postponing large group events and implementing […]

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