EXCLUSIVE: Calif. lawmakers mum on pesticides

California State Capitol, photo by Andre M Wikimedia Commons
This story will be updated with any additional comments provided by California lawmakers.
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Dozens of California lawmakers declined to answer questions from WeedWeek about whether the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is effectively regulating pesticide contamination in licensed product.
The 30+ lawmakers contacted represent more than 25% of the legislature. They include members of both parties, several in leadership and at least two physicians. Bills they have sponsored suggest a diversity of views on cannabis and the industry.
Most of the lawmakers contacted . . .