The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is a boutique California law firm focusing on cannabis law. We fight for justice and human rights, and advocate passionately for our clients every step of the way.
By Omar Figueroa April 22, 2022 On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, craft cultivators from all across California will rally in Sacramento in support of Assembly Bill 2691. This proposed legislation would allow licensed cultivators with less than one acre to sell directly to consumers at farmer’s markets and other […]
April 19, 2022 Today the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa submitted our comments to the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) regarding the agency’s proposed consolidated medical and adult-use cannabis regulations. The proposed regulations would make permanent (though we use that word loosely) some of the changes initially brought about […]
by Omar Figueroa March 31, 2022 A proposed law in California named the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act would require cities and counties across the state to regulate but not prohibit medical delivery-only retailers. The bill would allow medical delivery-only retailers to operate from local jurisdictions that currently […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn March 28, 2022 For the past few years, cannabis operators in California have been able to obtain a “provisional” state license if they meet all of the annual licensing requirements except for a select few dealing primarily with CEQA and the Department of Fish & Wildlife. […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn March 14, 2022 Today, the California Department of Cannabis Control launched CannaConnect, a virtual compliance resource hub for cannabis operators. The hub contains several useful resources, including but not limited to: “You’re Licensed: Now What?“ “What to Expect When You’re Inspected“ “Requirements for Provisional Licenses“ “Key Dates […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn March 4, 2022 Today, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) released proposed consolidated non-emergency regulations to govern the cannabis industry. The text of the proposed regulations, as well as accompanying materials, are included below: Proposed Regulation Text Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Initial Statement of Reasons Public […]
By Andrew Kingsdale February 16, 2022 Whether your hemp-related business currently operates in New York or is considering entering that market, two key deadlines approach. First, March 7, 2022 is the last day to submit public comments on certain proposed changes to New York’s cannabinoid hemp regulations. Second, all hemp […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn February 14, 2022 California has a long history of medical cannabis use by patients. It was the first State in the U.S. to legalize cannabis for medicinal use in 1996, and a thriving market of medical cannabis collectives and cooperatives existed here prior to adult-use legalization in […]
By Andrew Kingsdale February 3, 2022 Does one have to be a New York resident to own or manage a New York state-licensed cannabis business? No, but the license applicant does need to have a certain nexus to the state. With certain exceptions, non-residents may use a business or other […]
by Omar Figueroa January 31, 2022 In the cannabis space, there are many self-professed “compliance consultants” who purport to give their clients advice of a legal nature, in particular advice on how to navigate the tangled maze of laws, regulations, and ordinances that govern the industry. These compliance consultants are […]