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McCarthy Tétrault LLP: Canada: 2019 Canadian Federal Budget Commentary – Tax Initiatives

Cannabis Law Report

Duties on existing classes of legalized cannabis products are imposed at the time of packaging based on the quantity of material in the product or a percentage of the dutiable amount. Cannabis oil products packaged for retail sales before May 1, 2019 will be subject to the rates currently applicable. per milligram of total THC.

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Article – Reed Smith: UK: Cannabis In The UK – A Regulatory Environment In Transition?

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The main relevant UK legislation is the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (the Act) and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (as amended by the Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018) (the Regulations). What is the relevant legislation?

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California: Which Set of Books?

Cannabis Law Report

The original hard copy books and records may be destroyed provided that the electronic storage system has been tested to establish that the hard copy books and records are being reproduced in compliance with IRS requirements for an electronic storage system and procedures.

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Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Article: Global Cannabis Industry: The Essential Primer

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Selinger cites software, point-of-sale systems, and packaging as areas that are thriving in the state. Cannabis has been legal for medical purposes in Canada since 2001, with several iterations of regulation and legislation shaping the industry over the years. Colorado has legalized both recreational and medical use of cannabis.

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