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Appeals court finds state’s revenue department a ‘victim’ entitled to restitution

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Previously, a three-judge panel for the court affirmed that an insurance company fit the definition of “victim” in a case where the defendant caused damage to a vehicle while committing a theft. Rather, the department collects them to fund and administer government programs. The defendants disagreed.

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Minnesota’s New Recreational Cannabis Law Results in First-Of-Its-Kind Drug Testing Scheme

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Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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A Look Back at California Cannabis in 2022

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The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration ( CDTFA ) is the California cannabis agency that oversees state-level cannabis taxation. Under state law, CDTFA collected both a cultivation tax and an excise tax. In 2022, that all changed when the state adopted tax reforms.

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Clark County continues to eye pot-law changes

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The proposed changes to the code provide a definition of “marijuana.” They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. On Wednesday, the proposed code changes were back before the council for a final review.

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McGuire Woods – Canada & North America – In the Weeds: CDC on Hired Drivers Using Cannabis, Ordering by App in Ontario and Delta-8 Testing

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The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. This program gives New Mexico an edge in the growth of cannabis infrastructure. Loan applications will be available Feb.

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CBD And Hemp Legal And Regulatory Roundup – March 18, 2022

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State and federal law determine hemp is legal so long as it contains less than 0.3% However, the appeals court upended that definition and said the distinction between marijuana and hemp stops at the plant. Atlanta law firm seeks court order declaring chemical related to intoxicating ingredient in marijuana is legal.

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Cannabis Entrepreneurs: Know the Perils of ‘Accidental Franchising’

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Franchise programs classically offer benefits of scale that sole proprietors cannot replicate, like training programs, marketing tools and the purchasing power of a larger network that can reduce overhead costs for inventory and supplies. There is no universal definition of a franchise. Overarching Risks.