With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom in March wisely designated cannabis companies as “essential” businesses.

Not only did this set an important precedent for other states, but on a practical level, it means California’s retail licensees and the supply chain that supports them can remain open during the statewide stay-at-home order.

As essential businesses, cannabis licensees have both rights and significant responsibilities to employees, customers and regulators – so the stakes of understanding the letter and intention of the law have never been higher.

To help businesses during what is an incredibly traumatic time, we’ve created a checklist for California cannabis companies to promote safety and legal compliance during this crisis... READ MORE