Up to half a million Californians are estimated to be affected by the law. When California legalized marijuana in 2016, a provision in the new law made it possible for people with marijuana convictions to have their records cleared or changed to reflect reduced charges. However, the process to do so was long and convoluted,… Continue reading Clearing A Pot Conviction Just Got Easier In California
Tag: Governor Jerry Brown
New Rehab Reform Laws Aim To Clean Up California's Troubled System
One of the new laws puts a ban on patient brokering. California Gov. Jerry Brown last week green-lit a series of measures aimed at reforming the state’s troubled and under-regulated rehab system. One of the new measures, which come on the heels of media scrutiny of the state’s recovery industry, would require rehabs to refer… Continue reading New Rehab Reform Laws Aim To Clean Up California's Troubled System
California Aims To Tighten Law That Diverts Suspects To Mental Health Treatment
Prosecutors argue that a new law should restrict the type of suspects who can qualify for mental health treatment in lieu of jail. California prosecutors are fighting to amend a law aimed at diverting mentally ill suspects to treatment in lieu of the criminal justice system. The law, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in June… Continue reading California Aims To Tighten Law That Diverts Suspects To Mental Health Treatment
New Pot Regulations Force California Retailers To Unload Millions In Stock
After July 1st, cannabis retailers in the state are no longer allowed to sell untested cannabis goods. New regulations for California’s legal cannabis industry went into effect on Sunday, July 1. The new rules require that all cannabis products sold in California be tested for chemicals, pesticides and foreign materials. In addition, all cannabis… Continue reading New Pot Regulations Force California Retailers To Unload Millions In Stock