California Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis Home Shipments
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OG Article By: Cannabis Business Times
Author (Tony Lange)
Date: October 15, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on October 11, 2025, that would have allowed licensed microbusinesses to ship medical cannabis directly to patients using common couriers.
The legislation aimed to improve access for patients unable to travel or facing limited local stock, particularly those with conditions like epilepsy or cancer.
Newsom cited administrative burdens and high implementation costs as reasons for the veto, despite the bill's unanimous passage.
Medical cannabis sales in California have declined sharply since adult-use legalization, now representing just 4% of the market.
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