Yesterday, Assembly Bill 1111 passed its second reading in the full Senate and was ordered to a third and final reading.
The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), would allow marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at state-sanctioned farmers markets, as well as some other temporary events.
Even though the measure has already been approved by the state’s full Assembly 74 to 1, if it passes its third reading in the Senate, it will head back to the Assembly for a vote of concurrence due to amendments made in committee. Should the Assembly concur, the bill will then be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for his consideration.
The proposed legislation authorizes the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to issue temporary event licenses, enabling on-site cannabis sales and consumption at approved venues within jurisdictions that explicitly allow such activities. The bill also includes specific criteria for small marijuana producers eligible for these licenses, limiting cultivation to no more than one acre or specific square footage under different types of licenses.
Amendments made by the Senate Appropriations Committee restrict the license to “state temporary events,” and delay the bill’s implementation until January 1, 2026.
For the full text of the bill, click here.
