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Cannabis Business Formation in San Diego

Trained San Diego Cannabis Lawyers Can Help You Start Your Marijuana Business

Starting and maintaining any type of business is a difficult and demanding endeavor. But starting and maintaining a cannabis business can be even more challenging. In addition to normal obstacles like cash flow, growth, marketing, and customer relations, a marijuana business must maintain strict compliance with all laws and regulations—or face major penalties. With the right legal team on your side, you can ensure that your cannabis business has the right foundation for future growth and expansion.

The team at Purdy & Bailey, LLP is ready to help. Our San Diego cannabis lawyers bring 65+ years of collective insight and experience. Call (858) 360-7080!

Unique Challenges for Cannabis Businesses in San Diego

A startup in the cannabis industry faces unique challenges that average businesses do not have to face. In California, it is important to understand what legal obstacles and difficulties may be involved.

Challenges for local cannabis businesses include:

  • Public perception
  • Compliance with law enforcement authorities
  • Compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Banking approval and access

Purdy & Bailey, LLP has more than half a century of legal experience and is associated with NORML, Cannabis Entrepreneurial Association, and Cannabis Coalition. We know how to meet these challenges head-on and work to help businesses thrive in this industry.

What You Need to Know About Starting a Cannabis Business in San Diego

Passed in 2016, Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, legalized the possession and use of up to 1 ounce of marijuana and personal use cultivation of up to 6 plants per residence by an adult aged 21 or older. It also established a license regulation system for the commercial production and sale of cannabis beginning on January 1, 2018.

Before you think about opening a business in this industry, here are a few things you need to know.

Obtain Your Marijuana License and Permit

In order to begin selling cannabis, you will need a cannabis permit. All businesses require a Seller’s Permit from theBoard of Equalization (BOE). Applying for one is relatively simple. You can use the BOE registration process online or fill out your information in person at one of their offices.

Additionally, you will need a license for commercial marijuana sales. These are not yet available for purchase, but California will begin issuing them next year, in 2018. You will either need a Type 10 or Type 10A license, which can be granted to retailers and dispensaries. The 10A restricts you to no more than 3 cannabis retail sites.

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