Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

” The event was hosted by the National Customs Broker and Freight Forwarders Association of America Educational Institute (NEI). However, the federal law also carves out an exception to the import and export ban for any person “authorized by local, State, or Federal law to manufacture, possess, or distribute such items.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

HB 2233 is nearly identical to SB 639, however it only provides for the regulation of temporary events and cannabis lounges. At the same time, the consuming public will have the opportunity to attend those same events while imbibing on the cannabis product of their choosing to enhance the experience. .

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Attorney General Garland reiterates his disinterest in prosecuting marijuana users abiding by state law. In other state-law protection news, a bipartisan group of House members sent a letter to House leadership asking that the DOJ be prevented from prosecuting those who follow state cannabis laws.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The complaint asks for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against the IDFPR and alleges the state agency is illegally revising the guidelines of the law in order to give BioPharm the green light to circumvent and violate the 1,500-foot rule by allowing them to open a dispensary at 605 N. Clark Street.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

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.”. Blog: Cannabis Law Blog.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 2, 2022

The advocacy group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws has gathered enough signatures to put an adult-use measure on the November 2022 ballot. Now before you make plans to head to the Peach State, know that this was a non-binding advisory question. So no changes in state law are required. And finally, Jeopardy!

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

So, what should you know about California’s marijuana laws, and how do they impact on you? The laws have said that it’s here in the long-term. Increased Equity Licensing California’s final rules ensure that the BCC can focus more effectively on the implementation of its $10 equity grant program around the state’s cities and towns.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

We make it easy by offering training sessions before the event and on-site. On January 28 , The Start SMART New York Campaign, which includes several NORML chapters across the state, will host the first of a number of lobby days before the budget vote in Albany. Lobby Day HB 1089 Employee Lawful Off-duty Activity.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 7, 2021

Second, and just as important, the ADA does not provide protection against discrimination based solely on medical marijuana use or require accommodation of medical marijuana use (although state laws may provide some protections). Case Summary. In Eccleston v. City of Waterbury , Case 19-cv-1614 (D.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Despite adoption by a growing number of states, marijuana is (still) federally illegal. Federal laws preventing money laundering and other financial crimes create regulatory hurdles so significant for most major banks to service cannabis businesses that it just isn’t worth the compliance burden. Why aren’t banks more involved?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Federal Laws The concepts of “medical cannabis” and “recreational cannabis” do not exist under U.S. federal law. federal law, a Schedule I drug or substance has a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use in the United States , and a lack of safety for the use of the drug under medical supervision. federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Forward Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation which reflects The Parent Company’s current expectations regarding future events. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

. “With our recent initiatives to expand cultivation and processing capacity in Maryland , we’re in an excellent position to continue growing our wholesale and retail sales in the state as our manufacturing capabilities enable us to offer the full spectrum of cannabis products to patients. million , including $4.0

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Certain information contained in this news release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. To learn more about Ayr Wellness visit www.ayrwellness.com. Forward-Looking Statements.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. AK resident? California.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Certain information contained in this news release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Ayr will continue to work closely with the CCC to move toward final approval to commence adult-use operations at all three locations. Forward-Looking Statements.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. Green Light Law Group. Andrew founded the Oregon Cannabis Law Group in 2014 and merged with Green Light Law Group in 2019. About Green Light Law Group. We are a litigation and business law firm for the marijuana and hemp industries. BONG SCORE.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Conversations between state and federal law enforcement agencies stemming from this stop resulted in a series of events in which Kansas and California officers seized more than $1.2 Empyreal has always viewed ourselves as a partner to financial institutions and law enforcement,” said Empyreal CEO Deirdra O’Gorman.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

Certain information contained in this news release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Ayr will continue to work closely with the CCC to move toward final approval to commence adult-use operations at all three locations. Forward-Looking Statements.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Forward Looking Information.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Federal and state laws, rules and regulations require the collection of this information for certain purposes relating to employment and/or payments for goods and services, including, but not limited to, grants. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2019

Coast Guard issued an order on Tuesday clarifying that active duty service members cannot use marijuana—or even enter a cannabis shop—regardless of state law. Read the full article at.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

“The plaintiff and his lawyer have turned an employment dispute between a former employee and his employer into a sensationalized and imagined series of events aimed at a company like Verano with a proven track record of compliant operations. Verano is a leading, vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S.,

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It’s no secret many cannabis businesses can’t get bank accounts or loans or lines of credit from financial institutions because of the Bank Secrecy Act and federal anti-money laundering laws — despite current FinCEN guidance. In other words, in a state with laws that recognize commercial cannabis conduct as legal.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 3, 2019

In exactly two weeks, on May 17, 2019, our own Vince Sliwoski will co-chair an all-day continuing legal education (CLE) event in Portland called The Business of Marijuana in Oregon , along with Danica Hibpshman, Director of Statewide Licensing at the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC).

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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. HRB” A business trafficking in hemp which “can demonstrate that its business activities and products are legal under federal and state law.” Examples given are paper, rope and clothing companies.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Unless federal law changes to unequivocally treat cannabis as a federally legal commodity, the bigger banks will hesitate. It gives a lender recourse in the event the borrower stops paying or goes under, by allowing the lender to swoop in and take the asset that is collateralized. You can read about that here.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin reports. The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. The complexities of this issue were discussed at length at a recent B-Sharp at Breakfast event. Walmart Inc. ,

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Last week, the Supreme Court closed the loophole in federal law created by municipal officials in Barcelona, which allows the cannabis clubs a legal space in which to operate. It has just taken a bit of a hiatus as events move forward elsewhere. The battle over recreational cannabis is entering a new phase in Spain right now.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

A representative of the Impact Forum told Marijuana Moment in an email that the event “is private and we do not issue transcripts, audio or video.”. “No Last week, at the Impact Forum event , the former president reportedly stressed the “need to have a national standard of the THC count of these products and what the tests show.”.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2019

It’s often easy for foreign companies to assume that because cannabis is state-lawful, it is similar to any other investment. An investment into or acquisition of a Washington-based cannabis company that renders foreign citizens (or even out-of-state) owners may jeopardize the license. #2 Other states are similar.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

According to Law360, AK Futures – which sells the popular “Cake”-branded delta-8 THC vaporizers – won its latest court fight when a federal judge again ruled that hemp-based products are protected under federal copyright laws because hemp was legalized in 2018. What about state laws banning delta-8? In the case, U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Further bulletins as events warrant. It’s been a busy week for the Golden State. Assembly Bill 1525 allows cannabis banking under California state law. Governor Pete Ricketts recently declared that there is no such thing as medical marijuana. california. The legislature approved two marijuana measures.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

states’ laws, coronavirus likely constitutes a force majeure – an “act of God” – a severe, unforeseeable circumstance beyond the control of any contracting party. Contract clauses governing such unusual events are named force majeure or “hardship”/similar clauses. Under most U.S. News & World Report, Feb. Phibro Energy v.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Moving into the Metaverse, both replicates mundane concerns faced by nearly all businesses (real estate, employee management, and customer relations) and opens up new regulatory gray areas, such as inconsistent state and federal law governing advertising, marketing, sale, and possession of marijuana products. View source.].

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

On Thursday and Friday of next week, January 17 & 18, our own Daniel Dersham and Julie Hamill will present at a two-day continuing legal education (CLE) event in San Francisco called The Business of Marijuana in Northern California , to discuss cannabis real estate and land use issues in California.

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