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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. Code § 169.001 et seq.

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Federal Appeals Court: Maine’s Cannabis Licensee Residency Requirement is Unconstitutional

Canna Law Blog

The complaint challenged Maine’s requirement that all owners of medical marijuana dispensaries must be residents of the state. The First Circuit’s decision effectively eliminates all residency requirements for becoming a cannabis licensee in the state. The history here was interesting.

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IRC Sec. 280E Insanity

Cannabis Law Report

The Tax Court enforces federal tax laws. The Tax Court enforces federal tax laws. The Tax Court will only reluctantly consider policy. 280E applies to businesses operating legally under State law, notwithstanding its use of the word “trafficking. 280E is unconstitutional are well settled law. Judge Mark V.

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Looking Back on 25 Years of California Cannabis: Growing Pains (STILL) Persist

Canna Law Blog

At the same time, in concluding my interview with KCRW, I said that I have hope for the Golden State to eventually “get it right,” and I think it will– just not for a while given the state’s many issues (see below). First, a bit of history. Then in November 2016, Prop. 64 and also repeals the MCRSA.

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Georgia’s Small Farmers Shut Out During ‘Secretive’ Cannabis Licensing Process, Advocate Says

SpeedWeed

In 2015, Georgia legalized the possession of cannabis oil containing a maximum of 5% THC. Brian Kemp signed a bill that legalized the production and sale of low-THC cannabis oil in the state, and Ralston said Peachtree NORML followed this legislation closely. In 2019, Gov.

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MMJ Laws In Texas: Your Complete Guide

MMJ Recs

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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Greenspoon Marder Article: NEW JERSEY GREATLY EXPANDS MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW

Cannabis Law Report

History of compliance with regulations and policies governing government regulated marijuana programs. Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with 240 attorneys and 26 locations across the United States. We are ranked amongst American Lawyer ’s Am Law 200, as one of the top law firms in the U.S.

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