Lindsay Robinson, executive director of the California Cannabis Industry Association, credited the legislative success with Lindsay Robinson, executive director of the California Cannabis Industry Association, credited the legislative success with "folks being more comfortable with cannabis policy" six years after voters approved recreational use in the Golden State. (Credit: Jason Doiy /The Recorder)

California's legislative session came to a close, wrapping up what was a productive eight months for the cannabis industry lobby which saw state lawmakers send the governor bills clarifying insurance coverage issues, creating workplace protections for marijuana users, establishing groundwork for interstate cannabis commerce and requiring cities to allow some type of medical marijuana delivery. 

Lindsay Robinson, executive director of the California Cannabis Industry Association, credited the legislative success with "folks being more comfortable with cannabis policy" six years after voters approved recreational use in the Golden State. And, she said, "a real recognition happened this year of just how much the industry is struggling."

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Cheryl Miller

Cheryl Miller, based in Sacramento, covers the state legislature and emerging industries, including autonomous vehicles and marijuana. She authors the weekly cannabis newsletter Higher Law. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @CapitalAccounts

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