Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

As we have covered extensively on this blog, the manufacture and distribution of hemp-CBD products under the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills is a challenging area of law, and incredibly dynamic. For more on these issues, check out our tagged archives of hemp and FDA blog posts.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Read More › Tags: On November 23, 2021, Viridis Laboratories, LLC and Viridis North, LLC commenced a lawsuit against the MRA and some of its officials to challenge the MRA’s recall. The suit alleges that the scope of the recall covers nearly 65,000 pounds of cannabis flower worth nearly $230M.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Read More › Tags: In a six-part series, Dykema will outline the substantive proposed changes in each of 10 draft rule sets and then will conclude with coverage of next week’s hearing. We begin today with the Marihuana Licenses Rule Set, encompassing Rules 420.1 to 420.27b. Rules without substantive changes are not included.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We recently explored the rare phenomenon that causes cannabis to induce profuse vomiting and excruciating pain, a condition that has been tagged Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS.) It is hard for some to believe this can happen, calling it refer madness; alternatively, some reports now claim Canada’s legal cannabis relieves CHS.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 12, 2021

Read More › Tags: All current and future marijuana industry participants must stay aware of specific areas where the government is focusing its enforcement efforts and develop appropriate compliance procedures.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

” Read More › Tags: Although the outcome of the Presidential election remains in doubt nationally, marijuana businesses and advocates won overwhelmingly in Michigan this year. For those scoring at home, we call it seven “yeas” and one “nay.”

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Read More › Tags: However, Michigan law provides sales and use tax exemptions that cannabis growers and processors may be eligible to receive that could provide significant tax savings and even the prospect of a refund for previously paid sales or use taxes.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JULY 9, 2020

Read More › Tags: Late last month, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (“MRA”) released its new Medical Marijuana Facilities License and Marijuana Establishment License (adult-use) application forms and instructions.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Read More › Tags: On December 7, 2020, the Oakland County Circuit Court issued a preliminary injunction in Fire Farm, LLC et al v City of Berkley et al , Case No.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Read More › Tags: Today, we cover the rule sets for Marihuana Sale or Transfer (Rules 420.501 to 420.510) and Marihuana Employees (Rules 420.601 to 420.602a). Rules without substantive changes are not included.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Read More › Tags: Yesterday, we covered the Marihuana Licenses Rule Set, and today we cover the Marihuana Licensees Rule Set, encompassing Rules 420.101 to 420.112a. Rules without substantive changes are not included.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JULY 3, 2019

There are several notable highlights: Read More › Tags: Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) today issued emergency rules for the administration and implementation of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), accompanied by an explanatory press release.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JULY 23, 2019

Read More › Tags: FDA concluded that Curaleaf’s websites, social media and other marketing material made unsupported health claims about its products, in violation of FDA regulations.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Read More › Tags: The FAQ announces that state-legal cannabis businesses can reduce their gross receipts by using an alternative accounting method under Section 471 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 22, 2018

Read More › Tags: Although industry observers were hoping for some initial signals on the standards the Board will apply in decisions, today’s meeting instead revealed confusion on the part of Board members, and failed to reach any conclusions.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

OCTOBER 7, 2019

As reported previously , the MRA will begin accepting applications November 1, and those who are already licensed on the medical marihuana side of the industry will face a less rigorous application process to tag on adult-use licenses. Read More › Tags:

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Share a pic of your favorite Sublime cartridge and tags us in it @kindmeds.az. Our customers enjoy the proprietary terpene and cannabinoid blends that Sublime creates in each flavor. Available all day Saturday, September 14, 2019*. What is your favorite? While supplies last.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 19, 2020

Read More › Tags: To address the health and safety concerns of customers, employees, and businesses during the coronavirus outbreak, Michigan and Illinois announced temporary rules for their marijuana businesses.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Read More › Tags: Today, we cover the rule sets for Marihuana Hearings (Rules 420.701 to 420.709), Marihuana Disciplinary Hearings (Rules 420.801 to 420.808a), and the brand new proposed set for Marihuana Declaratory Rulings (Rules 420.821 to 420.823). Rules without substantive changes are not included.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 9, 2019

Read More › Tags: Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) this week announced the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) regulatory assessment structure for Fiscal Year 2020.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 21, 2020

Read More › Tags: After spending a few years fleshing out the details and implementing the regulatory structure, state officials recently began accepting applications for licenses for adult-use marijuana businesses. Just last month, Maine issued 31 conditional licenses.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Read More › Tags: Today, we cover the rule sets for Marihuana Operations (Rules 420.201 to 420.215), Sampling and Testing (Rules 420.301 to 420.308), and Marihuana Infused Products (Rules 420.401 to 420.405). Rules without substantive changes are not included.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 19, 2020

Read More › Tags: Cannabis dispensaries and other cannabis-related businesses should add TCPA compliance protocols to their checklist of regulatory requirements to be satisfied in this quickly emerging industry.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MAY 24, 2021

Read More › Tags: While a careful reading of the new MIOSHA emergency rules is recommended for any employer prior to reopening their offices, there are several key takeaways that all employers should be aware of.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

” Read More › Tags: Lume sought an injunction to prevent the MRA from issuing state licenses to the two businesses that won licenses from the Village. Last week, the Court of Claims denied that request, finding Lume’s claims against MRA to be “speculative and inexact.”

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 18, 2019

Read More › Tags: Authored by Dykema Summer Associate Madison Laskowski On June 13th, in its first public meeting, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) received comments and provided information on the administration of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA).

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 26, 2020

Read More › Tags: At Dykema’s COVID-19 Resource Center , we have compiled and are updating on a daily basis a Quick Reference Guide to State-Level Shelter-in-Place Orders and Essential Services Provisions.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 6, 2020

Read More › Tags: Currently, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (“MDARD”) administers an industrial hemp pilot program under the Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act (“IHRDA”), MCL 286.841-286.859, pursuant to the 2014 Farm Bill.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 2, 2020

” Read More › Tags: Neuro XPF stated that “your best defense against the COVID-19 blitz starts with a strong immune system.” ” Kyle Turley also has been tweeting that CBD can “prevent and cure” the coronavirus as well as “other diseases.”

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Some of the claims include: Read More › Tags: For the most part, the warnings relate to claims made about the products which the FDA concludes make the products new drugs because they claim to cure or prevent a disease.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 9, 2020

Read More › Tags: The FDA is reopening the public docket established in May 2019 for the submission of data related to the efficacy and safety of Cannabidiol. The docket includes a mechanism for stakeholders to submit data and information that is confidential.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 20, 2019

Read More › Tags: Labor Law. As such, Illinois employers must now grapple with the new law’s potential impact on their employees and operations before the law becomes effective on January 1, 2020.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MAY 15, 2020

Read More › Tags: April sales data from Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) shows roughly $34 million in medical marijuana sales, and a record $28 million in adult-use sales. Those sales have generated $2.8 million in marijuana excise tax revenue and $3.7 million in sales tax revenue.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 1, 2019

Read More › Tags: In a joint effort, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) through the Bureau of Marihuana Regulations (BMR) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD) issued a joint advisory in their attempt to clarify CBD (cannabidiol) and industrial hemp for Michigan.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 4, 2019

Read More › Tags: FDA sent warning letters dated March 28 to three companies marketing CBD products with what FDA describes as “egregious and unfounded claims that are aimed at vulnerable populations.”

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Read More › Tags: Only facilities licensed as of August 1, 2018 must file for the reporting period beginning on August 1, 2018 and ending on July 31, 2019. The annual financial statement must be filed by December 31, 2019, follow specific procedures, and contain specific schedules.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

In a much more highly publicized case, Kushy Punch and some of its owners were tagged with a $128 million fine in late 2022 for alleged illicit market sales. We wrote about the crazy saga of California hemp regulation in detail on this blog over the years. As always, stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates.

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