Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. In October, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) gave four companies, including Cannabis Trainers, the greenlight to begin training. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

During our time there, we held a meeting in Fallon, meeting the owner of the only existing dispensary in town called Green Cross Farmacy, one that can only be medical only due to local prohibitions. We went to other dispensaries across the state to advocate. Attended numerous cannabis industry trade shows.

Advocacy 130

Advocacy Legislation Patients Media 130

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

Many CBD companies have swapped the word “CBD” for the terms “hemp extract” and “full spectrum hemp” in hope of mitigating the risk of FDA and local enforcement actions. A year ago, we discussed a shift in nomenclature for hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) products.

CBD 69

CBD Hemp Extraction Food 69

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

These businesses may also not deduct for state and local taxes paid or for charitable contributions. Know your local laws. Normally, businesses can take a deduction for the costs incurred in carrying out a trade or business under. § These businesses are allowed to offset gross income by the cost of goods sold (COGS).

Marijuana 45

Marijuana Business Decriminalization Legislation 45

MMJ Recs

JANUARY 7, 2020

You should note that this isn’t the case in all states, so it’s important to double-check with local laws to see what is required of you as a primary caregiver. That’s because even in states where medical marijuana is legal, the caregiver who intends to buy and transport it needs to be licensed to do so – by having an MMJ card.

Conditions 52

Conditions Patients Marijuana Epilepsy 52

NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

At the local level, Norristown, PA city council approved an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of marijuana. At the state level, South Dakota’s Secretary of State announced that the proposed constitutional amendment for the legalization of adult use marijuana initiative has qualified for the November 2020 ballot.

Legislation 138

Legislation Decriminalization Retail Patients 138

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

xxvii Additional local sales tax may apply on both sectors. Of the taxes collected from the special sales tax, 90 percent goes to the state government and the remaining 10 percent is redistributed to local governments. xxix Tax collections through September were 11.3

Banking 59

Banking Marijuana Collective Recreational 59

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Establishment of a standalone department with an enforcement arm will centralize and align critical areas to build a successful legal cannabis market, by creating a single point of contact for cannabis licensees and local governments. The Administration will provide more details on this proposal in spring 2020. Tax Simplification.

Programs 45

Programs Collective Agriculture Education 45

NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

Retailers will need to first receive local approval before applying for a state operator’s license. As per state rules, retailers will not be permitted to sell adult-use customers more than 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana and/or five grams of concentrate in a single day.

Retail 149

Retail Business Marijuana Concentrates 149