California illegal cannabis

California, known for its ideal climate and rich cannabis history, is regarded as one of the best places to grow weed. The state has also led U.S. cannabis reform, from the first legalization ballot initiative in 1972 to becoming the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. A decade later...

California has been dealing with illegal cannabis operators for decades. In just three months, California's Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than $53.62 million in illegal marijuana. A recent report revealed that illegal growers are booming, destroying the environment. All...

Legal cannabis sales in California are declining. The State Department of Tax and Fee Administration just posted first-quarter sales and tax figures revealing the lowest quarter for marijuana sales since the second quarter of 2020. In the first three months of 2024, the businesses recorded $1.2...

California's Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than $53.62 million in illegal cannabis in just the first quarter of the year.  "California is home to the largest legal cannabis market in the world," stated Governor Gavin Newsom (D). "As we continue to cultivate a...

California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will sell property seized from 10 marijuana businesses at a public auction on February 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. This is the first public auction for property seized during cannabis enforcement...

California's Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than $312 million worth of illegal marijuana during its first calendar year of operations, a newly released report reveals.  "California is effectively decreasing the illegal cannabis market by leveraging the strengths and...