MARIJUANA BUSINESS FORMATION AND OPERATIONS
Over the past decade, Kimberly as helped create, defend and advise hundreds of cannabis businesses. Kimberly provides extensive counsel to marijuana and hemp businesses on the laws, rules and regulation at the federal, state and local level. The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms pays close attention to the political climate of the cannabis industry and important policy decisions, which directly impact your business. This focus allows Kimberly to provide guidance and strategic advise to clients based on the most recent criminal and civil enforcement patterns and to prepare our clients to be compliant with upcoming legislation. This level of expertise allows clients to focus on creating and developing and scaling their businesses, while still remaining compliant and up to date with the law. Kimberly is dedicated to working hand in hand with her clients to continue to legitimize the cannabis industry.
Cannabis services provided by The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms include:- Comprehensive legal consultations designed to address federal, state and local law pertaining to marijuana and hemp businesses.
- Business Strategy, Formation and Corporate Governance
- Advise potential investors on permissible investment structures and assist with due diligence.
- Draft and negotiate corporate and transactional contracts such as management service agreements, distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, joint venture agreements, commercial leases, and other complex commercial agreements necessary to running your cannabis business
- Acquisition of state and local permits and licensing as well as ongoing regulatory compliance
- General Counsel Services
Disclaimer: Please be aware that marijuana remains a Schedule I Drug and is considered illegal for all purposes by the Federal Government. The legal counsel and documents we provide are related solely to assist in compliance with the laws of the state of California.
- Day- to- day operation of a lawful cultivation, delivery service or brick-and-mortar establishment, including internal control measures, and safety procedures in cultivating, transporting and dispensing cannabis
- Land Use regulations, local zoning, and permitting matters
- Tax issues as they relate specifically to the medical marijuana industry
- Proper record keeping with an emphasis on ethics and transparency
- Risk assessment as it relates to potential criminal and civil consequences and current enforcement patterns
- Information relating to production of edibles and other marijuana infused products, including labeling, dosage, testing and brand protection
- Strategic advise and counsel as it relates to current policy and legislation at the state and local level
- Prepare and file your Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation
- Assistance securing Sellers Permits and EIN number from the IRS
- Prepare Corporate Bylaws and Minutes from your first meeting of the Board of Directors
- Membership Intake Policies & Procedures
- Membership Agreements & Members Rules and Regulations
- Transportation Agreement
- Employment Agreement
- Cultivation Agreement
- Cultivation Rules & Regulations
- Referral Guide to other trusted marijuana professionals and services such as CPAs, Criminal Defense Attorneys,
- Security and Loss Prevention, and Dispensary Management Software
TESTIMONIALS
She knows the law and the inns and outs of the cannabis industry. She works hard to help you bring your business to a higher level! Kimberly has assisted PharmLabs LLC with multiple contracts including the formation of our LLC.
PHARMLABS LLC
Client
Kimberly's knowledge of structuring medical marijuana businesses & nonprofits is multi-faceted and she is most certainly able to do more than the average lawyer. I appreciated her ability to advise me & lead others in fulfilling their own goals.
HEIDI WHITMAN
Client
Kimberly Simms was literally the attorney I called to check up on the work of my other attorneys. Now she's the attorney I call when I want the job done right the first time. She's available to me and I appreciate that.
CHRISTIAN MONTOYA
Founder of Natural Wellness Foundation
Kimberly Simms has been a huge resource in helping set up our corporate structure and dealing with the ins-and-outs of running a cannabis business. Her industry knowledge and presence within the local cannabis community helped us enter the market with confidence and peace of mind.
JAY'S PRE-ROLLS
Client
We chose to incorporate with Kimberly Simms based on her expertise in cannabis law specific to San Diego and her no nonsense demeanor. She is a staple in the local cannabis community. Her involvement in Women Grow and ARMA show its not just a job for her.
PALM TREE COLLECTIVE
Client
We have continued to use Kim over the past 5 years, and she has been a great asset for our companies. Kim is also the most connected attorney in San Diego as a highly involved figure in the local Medical Marijuana movement. Her involvement in the local industry gives her great insight and knowledge.
CHRIS
Client