Why doesn't Calif. crack down on burner distros?

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Legislation:

SB 512, which aims to clear up the compounding tax headache created by the shift in how state excise taxes get paid, passed the state senate and advances to the Assembly.
AB 1207, which would impose new packaging and labeling requirements in a bid to reduce youth edible “poisonings” easily passed the state assembly and advances to the senate. Some provisions opposed by the industry have been stripped from the bill.
Lawmakers are “seriously flirting” with AB 766 which would require licensees to promptly pay their bills or face penalties. The idea, could do more harm than good, Canna Law Blog previously argued.

Business:

On its earnings call, SoCal-based MSO MedMen acknowledged it would have to renegotiate some of its debt to stay in business.
Green Market Report
MSO Trulieve is further downsizing its California footprint.
StateHouse Q1 revenue was up year-over-year.
Benzinga

Local:

Environmental activists are appealing Humboldt Co.’s decision to greenlight an industry complex in a remote area, near McCann.
Lost Coast Outpost
In Mendocino Co., farmer Casey O’Neill is “still here, still doing what I love.“
Redheaded Blackbelt
Could SF really ban new pot shops?
SF Standard

Crime:

Unlicensed Calif. grows often neglect and abuse their dogs, The Louisville (Ky.) Courier Journal reports.

Fun and interesting:

Rachelle Gordon enjoyed Bottle Rock in Napa. The wine and food-centric festival now has a “garden,” though consumption remains “technically” prohibited.
GreenState
Weedmaps took in the scene at Swami Chaitanya’s 80th birthday party.

Upcoming:

There’s a qualifier for the Transbay V July 8 in Sacramento.
@thejimidevine
There’s a Hummus & Hashish party June 10 in LA.
@eventhi.io
LA regulators are hosting a company “speed dating” event June 17 at the Mayfair Hotel.
@supernovawomen

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