AB 1826: Cannabis: recall, embargo, and destruction of cannabis and cannabis products.
<p>The bill amends existing laws under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) to enhance enforcement measures related to cannabis and cannabis products. Key changes include:</p> <p>1. Requiring the Department of Cannabis Control to provide detailed documentation supporting findings of adulteration, misbranding, or probable cause for embargoes.</p> <p>2. Mandating an informal conference before a voluntary recall can be conducted by licensees and prohibiting destruction until this process is concluded.</p> <p>3. Requiring the department to simultaneously issue evidence with mandatory recall orders and provide opportunities for informal conferences instead of informal proceedings.</p> <p>4. Implementing a 15-day timeframe for final determinations on embargoes, followed by a requirement to remove embargo tags within five days if no violations are found.</p>…
| Aug. 13, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jun. 25, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 24, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 22). |
| Jun. 16, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D. |