California Cannabis Business Counsel
We advise licensed cannabis operators on compliance, contracts, regulatory disputes, and business litigation. California cannabis law is complex — we help operators navigate it.
Trujillo & Winnick LLP advises California-licensed cannabis operators on compliance, contracts, and litigation. California’s commercial cannabis market is governed by the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). We do not advise on unlicensed cannabis activity.
Services for Cannabis Operators
- License application support and strategy
- DCC compliance counseling under MAUCRSA
- Local permitting coordination
- Regulatory enforcement defense
- License modification and renewal
- Operating agreements and partnership structures
- Vendor, distribution, and supply chain contracts
- Commercial lease review for cannabis premises
- Multi-entity business structuring
- Investment agreements and equity arrangements
Practice Note
California cannabis operators must comply with both state rules administered by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and separate local ordinances that vary by city and county. Disputes frequently arise at the intersection of these overlapping regulatory layers, licensing conditions, and commercial contracts.
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Contact UsFrequently Asked Questions
What cannabis legal services do you provide?
We advise California-licensed cannabis operators on compliance, contract drafting and review, licensing disputes, regulatory enforcement defense, business formation, and commercial litigation. We do not advise on matters involving unlicensed cannabis activity.
What law governs California cannabis businesses?
Commercial cannabis in California is governed by the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Operators must also comply with local city and county ordinances.
Do you represent cannabis businesses in litigation?
Yes. We represent licensed cannabis operators in contract disputes, business disputes, regulatory matters, and civil litigation in California state and federal courts.