Legislative changes: These new marijuana laws take effect Wednesday, Jan. 1, some up some down but as always, the only constant is change.
Senate Bill 34 will let licensed businesses donate products for medical marijuana patients in need.
Assembly Bill 37 will let cannabis operators deduct expenses, a standard business practice that’s been blocked due to federal law.
And Assembly Bill 1810 makes it illegal for passengers in limos, taxis and other commercial vehicles to consume cannabis (though they can still drink alcohol), effectively ending any hopes of cannabis party buses. Also on Wednesday, mandated industry tax hikes will hit an already struggling industry.