Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

It’s hard to read the tea leaves in a lot of cases – inspections can be a prelude to enforcement, but they can also be a way for the agencies to spur compliance without clogging up the court system. Under state law, CDTFA collected both a cultivation tax and an excise tax. California expanded medical deliveries.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Because federal law prohibits the distribution and sale of marijuana, the 2014 Guidance clarified that financial transactions involving marijuana-related businesses (even those properly licensed under state law) would generally involve funds derived from illegal activity, which would typically trigger a SAR filing.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Apparently, that’s how the state wants to continue to operate.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (the Act) is the main body of law governing the use of controlled substances on college campuses. IHEs are required to certify that they have an AOD prevention program in order to remain eligible for certain forms of federal funding and assistance. Certification Requirements.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

With the passage of SB 420 , this collective system was formalized and, with the advent of the 2008 Guidelines issued by the State Attorney General’s Office, more details around “compliance” and best practices were provided; but it was nothing like we have today under Prop. 64 and MAUCRSA. is always a popular promise.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The region has been instrumental in highly regulated industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and the only federally sanctioned cannabis grow program has operated at the University of Mississippi since the 1960s. Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Law Firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP writes… The Cannabis Banking Guidance from California’s Department of Business Oversight (DBO) offers California-chartered financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses assurances that the DBO will not bring enforcement actions based solely on such relationships. What happened.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Act 68 , which revised the state laws to align with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. The 2018 Farm Bill only regulates hemp production, and does not really discuss hemp processing or the sale of Hemp-CBD goods.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Earlier this week, I wrote about how hemp businesses should not yet rely on the 2018 Farm Bill to protect them from their products being seized. As such, the cultivation of hemp is still governed by the 2014 Farm Bill, which allows state departments of agriculture to license the cultivation of industrial hemp. Even though Hemp Co.’s

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

Federalism and the current conflict between federal and state law. As of October 16, 2019, 34 states have legalized the medical the use of marijuana. Thirteen additional states have legalized the medical use of low THC marijuana. Also, eleven states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In 2018, Oklahoma became the 30 th US state to legalize medical marijuana. The state created an agency whose sole job is to help regulate medical marijuana in the state: the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. The OMMA administers the state’s medical marijuana program. Where To Purchase MMJ in Oklahoma.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

He advises on mergers and acquisitions, negotiating complex contracts and corporate governance, as well as regulatory compliance in the emerging cannabis and hemp industries. District Court in Idaho delivered some bad news to the owners of the contents of a tractor trailer recently seized by the Idaho State Police.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (“BSA/AML”) compliance is a significant undertaking for FIs even outside the cannabis space.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In the December 2018 Farm Bill, the federal government removed CBD (and industrial hemp and all cannabis derivatives with less than 0.3% But that is not the end of the story, as the FDA continues to regulate CBD products through enforcement of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, and state governments also have restrictions.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. For example, a credit union needs to know how to verify the member is part of the pilot program.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Recreational use is becoming legal in a growing number of states. . Thirty-three states have enacted some type of medical marijuana program. Eleven states have legalized the recreational adult-use of marijuana. Compliance with state laws is of little benefit when it comes to federal bankruptcy, banking, and tax codes.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

Last week, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued interim guidance stating that federally insured credit unions may provide certain financial services to legally operating hemp businesses. In today’s story from Bloomberg Tax , however, some industry executives are not too confident.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Foods containing unapproved parts of the hemp plant may not be distributed in Washington State under a Washington State Food Storage Warehouse License. Federal and State laws do not permit the manufacture and retail sales of CBD as a food ingredient in foods and beverages for sale in retail food establishments.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Subsequently, Florida changed its law and expanded its medical cannabis program. Left Coast finally asked the court to refer the case back to state court or allow them to amend the initial pleading. 2) Not contrary to, an express provision of law, any policy of express law, or good morals. (3) 22, 23 (2018).

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 12, 2019

On May 24, 2018, around approximately 2 a.m., Plaintiff filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona asserting that she was terminated and discriminated against in violation of the AMMA and other state laws. Later that same day at 2 p.m., 23-493.06 (“DTEA”).

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Kays advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state laws. She is experienced in litigating federal and state court cases involving the defense of employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, and retaliation matters. Later that same day at 2 p.m.,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2019

investment community as to the boundaries of legal risk and compliance. Law Commission published a report, “Anti-money laundering: the SARs regime”, highlighting the need for guidance on transactions involving the legal cannabis industry in Canada and elsewhere. There is very little guidance for U.K. On 18 June 2019, the U.K.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Founded in 2018 in Santa Barbara , Coastal is a retail dispensary license holder and operator with six retail licensed locations with five locations currently operating and two delivery depots. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. Alternatively, the rule establishes a Federal plan for producers in States or territories of Indian tribes that do not have their own USDA-approved plan.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

On December 12, 2018, the WSLCB passed Board Interim Policy (BIP) 06-2018 which allows marijuana licensees to spend personal funds on their marijuana business prior to the Board vetting the funds. The training program would be developed by the LCB and would be good for two years. Trending Now: Use of Personal Funds.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. Thereafter, Dr. Imani Brown joined DCR as City’s First Social Equity Program Manager working to develop the program further and lend support to its platform. .

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

There are five important “categories,” that require company leaders’ utmost focus and attention as they launch a compliant cannabis business in a newly legal state. Without compliance boxes checked, the operation will not be able to launch. Let’s look at Missouri’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program for example. Compliance.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

In February of this year, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (“CBCC”) sent a letter to Weedmaps.com alleging that the website was “engaging in activity that violates state cannabis laws.” Because cannabis remains illegal under federal law, 7 and Section 230 explicitly does not “impair the enforcement of.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. The lowest rate (44%) was in a community where law enforcement had recently enforced underage alcohol laws using compliance checks (i.e., California has a number of MLMU-21 laws (Table 1).

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

Now, I understand that Alabama is a relatively newer hemp program. Did the Samson Extracts’ team always want to get involved with the hemp program? Is it very different than the other compliance you’ve had to do for the Department of Agriculture? ‍ Amanda Guerrero: Oh, that’s so exciting.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This loan is one of our first in our new lower cost stabilized lending program. We expect this stabilized lending program will continue to be the best-in-class financing option for cannabis operators with cash flowing assets, especially for complex transactions such as this.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

In accordance with state law, all CannaMD doctors hold an active, unrestricted license as either an allopathic physician or osteopathic physician and are in compliance with all state-mandated education requirements. See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. 115-334.)

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

limit set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making them indisputably federally illegal. indicated by the 2018 Farm Bill, while another had 0.31%. A letter sent to CBD Oracle from a delta-8 company claiming they are federally compliant under the 2018 Farm Bill. Of the 51 products tested, 11 had delta-9 levels definitively below the 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

SB 34 creates better breaks for low-income medical patients that have a physician’s recommendation but that may not have an ID card from the Department of Public Health pursuant to the 2004 Medical Marijuana Program Act. Social equity support. ” Vape Cartridges and Pens.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

But in 2018, marijuana legalization has emerged as the platform to raise environmental standards of California’s most infamous green industry. And while processors, cultivators and dispensaries are disposing of waste correctly per state laws, much of that waste just ends up in landfills.”

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