Regulatory Compliance
Staying legal in an ever-changing regulatory landscape can be a challenge for growing businesses. Rest easy as our expert team takes the headache out of day-to-day compliance.
- Regulatory Compliance Counsel – Local Ordinances & Policies
- Regulatory Compliance Counsel – State Laws & Regulations
- Administrative Hearings and Appeals
- Code Enforcement Hearings and Appeals
- Policy Development & Advocacy
The cannabis, hemp and psychedelic spaces require navigating quickly changing circumstances and regulations, at both the business and government levels. As these regulatory standards evolve, our team is ready to assist businesses of all sizes understand and comply with the applicable rules and standards. Individuals who believe they may be prohibited from entering a particular industry because of a criminal record are encouraged to contact our office regarding expungements and post-conviction relief programs that may enable the acquisition of a license.
Our office keeps up to date on regulatory frameworks and can help your business stay compliant with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances and regularly interacts with policymakers. Whether your question is about proper product packaging or permitted delivery rules – we can help. However, we also understand that the rules for commercial cannabis activities are new, untested, and potentially flawed. That is why our office is also available to help you advocate for changes in the regulations proposed by the relevant agencies.
In the event that your business is faced with an administrative hearing or appeal, we ready to fight for your cause using over twenty years of litigation and agency experience. Additionally, the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa continues to provide zealous criminal defense for our clients on charges related to cannabis, psychedelics, and similar matters. Our litigation team has extensive expertise in criminal and constitutional law and is admitted to practice in both federal and California state courts.
For jurisdictions that are interested in allowing cannabis activities for the first time, our office can also assist with the drafting and implementation of local ordinances designed to regulate cannabis activities in a manner that unlocks the full potential of California law. We have years of experience preparing and advocating for public policies that serve our clients and the greater good.