Democrat Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation, Assembly Bill 1793, facilitating the review and expungement of hundreds of thousands of past marijuana convictions.
Category: California
California: Marijuana Expungement Measure Awaits Governor’s Signature
Members of the California Assembly and Senate have approved legislation to facilitate the review and expungement of past marijuana convictions. Regulators estimate that some 220,000 cases would be eligible for erasure or a reduction under the measure.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/1
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
California: Sonoma County District Attorney To Vacate Thousands Of Past Marijuana Convictions
The District Attorney’s Office for Sonoma County, California (population 502,000) is directing staff to review and vacate thousands of past marijuana convictions. County officials estimate that an estimated 3,000 cases are eligible for either a sentencing reduction or expungement.
California: Alameda County District Attorney To Vacate Thousands Of Past Marijuana Convictions
The District Attorney for Alameda County has announced her intent to automatically vacate thousands of past marijuana convictions. Alameda County, which includes Oakland, is the 7th-most populous county in California.
Adult Use Retail Sales To Commence In California
Select retailers will begin engaging in adult use marijuana sales on the morning of Monday, January 1. California joins Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington in permitting cannabis sales to those over the age of 21.
Marijuana Regulators Target Home Cultivation
Local and state lawmakers are considering unduly restrictive rules and regulations for marijuana home grows.
Humboldt County Cup Forced to Move by Police
California voters approved the legalization of marijuana this past November, but for some cities, embracing the new law is going to take some time.
California: Victims of Inconsistent Marijuana Laws
Local and state laws struggle to establish consistency for California marijuana farmers.
California Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
According to the Associated Press, voters in California will approve Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The AP has the measure leading 55 percent to 45 percent and has called the race.