California Cannabis Operators Association

Policy decisions are being made about your license right now. Who's in the room? CaCOA's advocacy team — led by cannabis policy veteran Amy O'Gorman Jenkins — is in Sacramento fighting for licensed operators every day. From illicit market enforcement to retail expansion, we work on the issues that directly impact your business. Your voice matters. Let's make it louder. 🔗 Join CaCOA: cacoa.org/joincacoa #CaCOA #CannabisPolicy #CaliforniaCannabis #LicensedCannabis

We're tracking 21 California cannabis bills this #CAleg session, and operators need to make their voices heard. Watch our breakdown to learn the latest legislation, and then tell us what matters most to you: cacoa.org/post/californi…

San Francisco could join the growing number of California cities that allow food and drinks to be consumed at licensed cannabis cafes: msn.com/en-us/money/ot…

CaCOA reviewed packaging from 162 of California's most visible cannabis brands. The findings challenge the prevailing narrative about youth-targeted packaging in the legal market: - 68% of brands were clearly compliant, using restrained, adult-oriented packaging with no cartoon imagery, illustrated characters, or candy-forward visuals - 22% landed in a gray zone, subject to inconsistent interpretation because key terms remain undefined - 10% had packaging that crossed the line under any reading of current law - None of the top 20 brands reviewed fell into the prohibited category. NEW WHITE PAPER: cacoa.org/post/californi…

@CaliforniaNORML @cannaoperators After SF suspended cannabis taxes last year 🙌, the same coalition is working to pass a "consumption lounge" bill allowing SF lounges to serve food, bevs & sell tickets to live music & other performances. (just one part of the broader SF comeback 🙌) x.com/nbcbayarea/sta…

21 bills. One legislative session. Your business is on the line. CaCOA's Amy O'Gorman Jenkins breaks down what's moving in Sacramento and what it means for you. Watch, read, and weigh in. cacoa.org/post/californi…

“Every year, we continue to dream bigger,” said Lauren Carpenter, CEO of Embarc, via text. “What began as the first state-sanctioned cannabis competition evolved into the first state fair in the country offering on-site cannabis sales and consumption—and we’re only getting started.” greenstate.com/lifestyle/2026…

Adopting recreational cannabis laws, beyond only medical cannabis laws, may help reduce the size of the illegal cannabis market in U.S. states, reports a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study is among the first to comprehensively examine illegal cannabis market dynamics using law enforcement seizure data: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

A California law has banned packaging that is "attractive to children," but it lacks clear definitions, leaving businesses to make high-stakes design decisions without a reliable playbook. Some retailers have even received citations for packaging that remains legal to manufacture and sell elsewhere. NEW WHITE PAPER: cacoa.org/post/californi…

California cannabis operators: Your industry community is here. Get the latest policy updates, member spotlights, and business insights in your inbox: cacoa.org/subscribe

We were proud to win advocacy battles in 2025, and your input will shape our 2026 roadmap. California cannabis community: share your policy priorities TODAY: cacoa.org/post/californi…

Licensed California cannabis retailers reported $3.9 billion in cannabis sales in 2025, a significant drop from the $4.2 billion in 2024, according to state data released Thursday. It’s also the third straight year of decline for the country’s largest market: mjbizdaily.com/news/californi…

Our new white paper "is adding fresh perspective to California’s ongoing debate over cannabis packaging standards, as lawmakers continue scrutinizing whether current rules adequately prevent brands from appealing to minors." mjbizdaily.com/news/californi…

California cannabis consumers and patients: Your voice matters. We won policy and legislative battles in 2025. Now tell us your advocacy priorities for 2026: cacoa.org/post/californi…

We were proud to win advocacy battles in 2025, and your input will shape our 2026 roadmap. California cannabis community: share your policy priorities TODAY: cacoa.org/post/californi…

“The worst offenders are not licensed dispensaries or top-selling brands. They are unlicensed dispensaries and delivery services, smoke shops, and online drug sellers operating entirely outside the regulatory system.” ivn.us/posts/report-t…

Cannabis consumers and patients deserve a voice in industry decisions. Subscribe to the CaCOA newsletter to stay connected with California's leading cannabis advocacy organization. cacoa.org/subscribe

Cannabis consumers and patients deserve a voice in industry decisions. Subscribe to the CaCOA newsletter to stay connected with California's leading cannabis advocacy organization. cacoa.org/subscribe

Confused about AB 8? As of 2026, unregulated intoxicating hemp is out, and a transparent, tested marketplace is in. Explore our policy guide (for cannabis operators!) to learn more about implementation and myths/facts: cacoa.org/post/ab-8-prot…

California cannabis consumers and patients: Your voice matters. We won policy and legislative battles in 2025. Now tell us your advocacy priorities for 2026: cacoa.org/post/californi…