Manufacturer License

The Latest News in cannabis law

When voters decided to legalize recreational marijuana, it opened up new doors in the industry. This includes new opportunities for research, development and profits in the marijuana manufacturing industry. Its legalization comes with state licensing and regulations around manufacturing businesses, which are currently up in the air. Before those regulations even go into effect, your manufacturing business needs to have a legal advocate on your side to keep you in the loop on any state- or city-wide changes that may affect your business.

Manufacturing permits and licenses will encompass products like oils, edibles, topicals (like lotions), and any manufactured version of the marijuana plant.

This Is What We Know

If the good news about legalized marijuana has inspired you to start a manufacturing business, or if you’re already operating one, the first thing you need to do is get a city permit to do so now. Before you can get a state license, you’ll need to have a city permit to operate your marijuana manufacturing business. Having a city permit gives you the advantage in securing your state license as soon as that opportunity is available.

Before you can obtain your city permit though, you have to make sure you meet your city’s criteria for operating a manufacturing business. Fickel & Davis can help make sure you satisfy all the requirements to get your permit. We can also help you with:

  • Business Formation
  • Obtaining city and/or county permits and state licenses (when available)
  • Making sure you’re compliant with city, county and state commercial marijuana laws
  • Making sure you’re compliant with California employment laws
  • Taking necessary security measures
  • Fighting against potential opposition to your business
  • Advising on the current status of marijuana laws for all California municipalities
  • Advising on pending city, county and state legislation

This Is How We Can Help You Down the Line

While we know the Department of Consumer Affairs will be residing over the marijuana manufacturing licenses and laws, we don’t yet know what their criteria for obtaining a state license is going to be. With Fickel & Davis on your side, you will stay at the leading edge of all the statewide regulations and laws as they come out. As important as it is to obtain your permits at a city level, it’s just as important to secure your state license the moment it’s available to ensure your manufacturing business stays legal, operating, and profiting.