Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2020

March 23, 2020. On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay at home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish a consistent approach across the state to slow the spread of COVID-19. These services can continue despite the stay at home order.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

The mass reduction and dismissals came almost a year after the San Diego County district attorney’s office submitted a list of cases for relief as part of a state law that required prosecutors to find eligible cases. Eyherabide on Feb. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

Although the Budget includes the usual categories of expenditures we have come to expect from Albany, it also introduces certain tax-related measures, some of which are certain to be welcomed by the general business community, and a few that may be meaningful to certain industries. Challenges.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 10, 2021

The first topic we’ll cover is how to start a cannabis business, including tips on location, cost, and long-term success in cannabis. While it may seem like state legalization is a green light for cannabis businesses to open up on every corner, it’s not quite that simple. Which cannabis business model is right for me? .

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. KY4MM & KY NORML 2020 Lobby Days.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

Demand for medical and adult-use cannabis far exceeded expectations in 2020. For the small business owner, selling a private company to an SPAC can deliver a faster IPO process and increase the selling price point than working with an investment bank. State law protection may also be helpful, depending on your situation.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

With the states, the feds, and the locals all making up their own rules for hemp and cannabis operations and prohibitions, the illicit market continued to thrive – creating financial hardships for licensed operators and a safety crisis for consumers. TOP Defining Moments in Los Angeles Cannabis. July 2019 – Social Equity Vetting.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. We have also handled a good bit of hemp banking work – mostly in 2019 and 2020 before that industry cratered. Here is my shorthand: “ Direct Marijuana Business.” Indirect Marijuana Business.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On July 23, 2021, the Thurston County Superior Court granted an order for summary judgment to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) in a lawsuit filed by Idaho business man, Todd Brinkmeyer challenging Washington state’s residency requirement for marijuana licensing.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2020

The California State Bar Ethics Committee recently adopted Opinion No. 2020-202, which concludes that attorneys may ethically advise clients regarding compliance with California’s cannabis laws and assist them with conduct permitted under state law, despite the fact that the client’s conduct may be prohibited under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies, in consultation with state banking regulators, clarified the legal status of hemp growth and production under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks 1 providing financial services to hemp-related businesses. state and federal regulation of marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Back in August 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”) released its Interim Final Rule (the “ IFR” ) in which the agency stated, in part, that “[a]ll synthetically derived tetrahydrocannabinols remain schedule I controlled substances.” Re-published with the permission of Harris Bricken and The Canna Law Blog.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Filing for bankruptcy allows distressed businesses some breathing room from creditors to restructure debts and also allows protection from certain litigation and collection efforts. Cannabis entrepreneurs should seek legal counsel to ensure they are structuring their business in a way that allows for state law protections.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? FL resident? NJ resident? New Mexico. VA resident? Washington.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

18 March 2020. has made it difficult for cannabis businesses to protect their brand identity, even when they are operating legitimately under state law. Read the first publication in the three-part series in Cannabis Business Executive. by Jeffrey C. Pryor Cashman LLP. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

August 17, 2020. Specifically, the Sixth District found that, while the County is not compelled to return seized property if the property is illegal, the local ordinance at issue “ultimately regulates land use within the County; it does not (nor could it) render illegal a substance that is legal under state law.”.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

CBD is not intoxicating, unlike THC, but many consumers and businesses are intoxicated by the promise of CBD, which has led to the proliferation of CBD gummies, tinctures, lattes, vape cartridges, and even sports bras. CBD is a cannabinoid that occurs in the cannabis plant.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2023

PITFALLS TO AVOID The TTAB held that NCG “cannot obtain federal registrations of its marks because [NCG’s] identified goods constitute drug paraphernalia under the CSA, the [Authorization] [E]xemption …, based on state law, does not support federal registration, and the [Tobacco] [E]xemption … does not apply.” In re Stanley Bros.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Maryland lawmakers to study legalizing recreational marijuana in 2020 with state law or by referendum. The bipartisan group will make recommendations at the end of December that could be used to develop bills for the 2020 legislative session. North Dakota House Favors Several Changes To Medical Cannabis Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

[2] Specifically, the court found that requiring the employer (and, by extension, its workers’ compensation insurer) to pay for cannabis, even if a valid medical treatment under Minnesota law, would expose the employer to criminal liability under federal law for aiding and abetting the employee’s unlawful possession of cannabis. .

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

On November 17, 2020, the Fresno County Superior Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by 24 California cities seeking to invalidate state cannabis regulations that allow delivery of cannabis to customers in jurisdictions that have banned retail commercial cannabis activity.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

The Pennsylvania cannabis market is highly coveted among cannabis business license-holders. While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 Senate Bill No.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

Northeast Patients Group (“Northeast”) and High Street Capital Partners (“High Street”) sued the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services in 2020. The complaint challenged Maine’s requirement that all owners of medical marijuana dispensaries must be residents of the state. The DCC and state cannabis regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Village President David Stewart said state law mandates cities must establish such ordinances before Oct. 1 even if no marijuana is sold in the village or if the board decides not to allow such businesses. Pritzker signed into law a bill to legalize recreational sales to adults over 21. Beginning Jan. Governor J.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

“Ayr was built on the premise that business can aspire to be more than just a good neighbor. The Boston dispensary executed a Host Community Agreement (“HCA”) with the City of Boston’s Cannabis Board on November 16, 2020. It can also be a platform to serve as a Force for Good in our local communities and broader world.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Grown Rogue International Inc. (“ Grown Rogue ” or the “ Company ”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a multi-state cannabis company with operations and assets in Oregon and Michigan, today announced the promotion of Ryan Kee as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Michael Johnston who has tendered his resignation to the Company.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $ZDPY #Cannabis –Zoned Properties®, Inc. For the past year, Blackwell has played a significant role in Zoned Properties’ operational expansion as Director of Business Development, successfully launching several new growth projects. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS About Zoned Properties, Inc.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

Sira Naturals d/b/a AYR executed a Host Community Agreement (“HCA”) with the City of Watertown in October 2020. Our team is committed to using our platform to enact positive change, and we look forward to further demonstrating that promise.”. For more information, please visit www.ayrwellness.com.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2020

Unlike THC, CBD is non-intoxicating, but many consumers and businesses are abuzz with the promise of CBD nonetheless. At this point, everyone has heard about cannabidiol (“CBD”), a marquee cannabinoid present in the cannabis plant.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 14, 2019

In a press release published by the House Committee on Appropriations on June 2, 2019, a 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill was announced. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq. & & Victor Fox*. As of June 5 th , 2019 the SAFE Banking Act has been placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. CO resident? MD resident? New Hampshire. VA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

Under state law, career schools must be licensed by the HECC (see ORS 345.010 to 345.450). 2) Instruction or training sponsored or offered by a bona fide trade, business, professional or fraternal organization or by a business primarily for the organization’s membership or the business’s employees. (3)

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Congress is making another run at providing a safe harbor to the banking industry and companies that provide services to cannabis businesses. Despite bipartisan support and broad support by the business community, these efforts have never resulted in the bill becoming law. Skillman and Ryan D. Arnold & Porter.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $ZDPY #Brokerage –Zoned Properties®, Inc. Zoned Properties is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, the U.S. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2020

March 18, 2020. Dispensaries can continue to operate as essential businesses during this time, while practicing social distancing and other public health recommendations. The analysis in this article is limited to current local or state laws and regulations as they relate to cannabis dispensaries. Article PDF.

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