Bureau of Cannabis Control - Cannabuzz Columnist

Weedmaps Subpoenaed By Feds

- March 5, 2020April 26, 2020 01686

A potentially explosive announcement came out this week that Weedmaps, the website and app used by millions to locate dispensaries and delivery services, has been subpoenaed by the Feds to share information about how, and with whom, they do business. This seemingly is being done by the Feds to take action

L.A’s Cannabis Licensing Process for Social Equity Applicants Called Out as Fiasco

- October 30, 2019April 26, 2020 0612

A crucial component of any medical or recreational cannabis program should be the concept of “social equity.” Much like the terms “organic,” “natural,” and “social media influencer,” it can be overused and void of any real meaning, but in general, social equity in cannabis is the idea that support and preference

October Vapocalypse Update

- October 15, 2019April 26, 2020 0556

I know it’s as grim for you to read these updates as it is for me to write them, but this is a huge story that just keeps growing in scope and seriousness, so here we are. Grab some indica, and let’s take another look at what’s up. Diagnosed cases and

California Still Battling Illegal Cannabis Growers

- July 1, 2019April 26, 2020 0583

California is still making its way through the weeds (thanks, I'm here all week...) as far as its adult-use cannabis program goes, and the focus lately has been working for the clampdown on the illicit marketplace. A few recent activities give insight as to how that's going. Let's start with illicit