California Legislature Approves Cannabis Cafes and Farmers Market Sales

New bills aim to support small cannabis growers and diversify offerings at licensed venues, pending Governor Newsom's approval.

The Senate passed a bill to allow on-site cannabis consumption at licensed cafes that can also serve food and host live events.
A second bill permits small cannabis growers to sell directly to consumers at state-organized farmers markets.
Both bills include measures to address public health and workplace safety concerns, such as ventilation and employee protections.
Governor Newsom previously vetoed a similar cannabis cafe bill but revisions aim to mitigate his concerns.
If signed into law, these changes could provide new revenue streams for struggling legal cannabis businesses.