by Betsy Martyn on July 16, 2017
posted in Medical Marijuana,
The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA or the “Act”) contains portions of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) that do not conflict with the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) along with a variety Continue Reading
by Betsy Martyn on May 24, 2017
posted in Schools,
The Healthy Schools Act is found in Education Code Sections 17608 – 17614 (the “Act”). Adopted in 2000, its purpose is to provide for the least toxic pest control management around “schoolsites.” However, although found in the Education Code, Continue Reading
by Betsy Martyn on May 6, 2017
posted in Elections,
Legislation that took effect in January allows special districts to switch from “at large” to “by district” elections for their governing boards. Our memorandum describing this new legislation, and how it can help districts avoid Continue Reading
by Betsy Martyn on January 28, 2016
posted in CEQA, Damages, Elections, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Ethics, Legislative Updates, Medical Marijuana, Proposition 215, Public Records Act, Water, Zoning,
The following laws are effective January 1, 2016, unless otherwise provided. These legislative changes were selected as those of importance and/or interest to public agencies. Continue Reading