Cannabis is one of the most heavily regulated industries in California. Operators answer to state regulators and to the city or county where they do business, and the rules change often. The firm helps cannabis businesses obtain their licenses, keep them and defend them.
Applications
We assist clients in applying for state cannabis licenses and local permits and authorizations throughout California, including preparing the application, assembling the supporting documents and responding to regulators during review.
Compliance and regulatory counsel
We advise licensed businesses on the state and local requirements that apply to their operations, on changes of ownership, location and license type, and on preparing for and responding to inspections.
Disciplinary matters
When a regulator issues a notice of violation, citation or accusation, or moves to suspend, revoke or deny a license, we represent the business in responding and in the administrative proceedings that follow.
Why this firm
Mr. Hong’s background in criminal defense and in government service gives him a practical understanding of how enforcement agencies work, which is valuable both to established cannabis businesses and to clients entering the industry.