Senator Anna M. Caballero Introduces Legislation to Create Interstate Commerce for California Cannabis Industry
SB-1326 would authorize the Governor to negotiate trade agreements with other U.S. States

SACRAMENTO: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) introduced SB 1326 which would allow the import and export, of legally produced cannabis and cannabis products, to other states and authorize the Governor to enter into trade agreements with other U.S. states. SB 1326 requires the trade agreement to include public health, safety, and labeling standards, a system to regulate and track cannabis items, collection of applicable taxes, and require any out of state cannabis items delivered to California be tested, packaged, and labeled in compliance with California state law.

“SB 1326 is an essential step to ensure that California can fully capitalize on, and remain a leader in, the national cannabis market. California can and should lay the groundwork for a multi-state legal cannabis market which will benefit our rural economy and our workers. This strategy can be replicated on a national scale and it’s my hope that SB 1326 will give California a competitive advantage. ” –Senator Anna M Caballero (D-Merced)

“California’s rural counties are home to some of the largest licensed cannabis production in both the state and nation, bringing significant economic benefits to the region. However, our cannabis businesses are struggling to survive. Without considerable market expansion as part of the solution to stabilize the industry, we risk losing large portions of our existing cannabis businesses and disincentivizing the legal pathway into the regulated market. On behalf of RCRC, we thank Senator Caballero for sponsoring SB 1326 to provide a pathway for a multi-state legal cannabis market which is vital for the long-term economic success of cannabis businesses in rural California.” –Monterey County Supervisor and RCRC Second Vice Chair, Chris Lopez
     

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Senator Anna M. Caballero represents the 12th Senate District, composed of Merced and San Benito Counties, Salinas Valley, and portions of Fresno, Madera and Stanislaus Counties.