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Massachusetts Compliance & Training Program For Cannabis Companies (Nation’s First) Deemed A Success

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1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. More Information.

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Clark County council votes to lift marijuana ban

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The ordinance applies a 1,000-foot buffer for all cannabis businesses to elementary and secondary schools as well as public playgrounds as required by state law. During Tuesday’s hearing, opponents of legal cannabis pointed out that Clark County voted against legalization in 2012. Divided county, council.

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Massachusetts: cannabis bill sails through committee

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The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. The Legislature has long maintained a hands-off approach to marijuana policy.

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Bankruptcy Protection Continues to Elude the Cannabis Industry

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Compliance with state laws is of little benefit when it comes to federal bankruptcy, banking, and tax codes. Cook Investments NW involved several real estate holding companies filing Chapter 11 in Washington State. Federalism questions also arise involving compliance with federal banking and tax laws.

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Three Tax Court Judges Find Section 280E Unconstitutional

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The respondent, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), issued the petitioner a Notice of Deficiency, claiming “a deficiency in petitioner’s 2012 income tax of $1,264,212 and an accuracy-related penalty under section 6662(a) of $252,842.40.” [2] 2] After receiving that notice, the petitioner filed for review in the Tax Court.

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Article: In the Weeds: Marijuana Legalization & Employment Laws

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Virgin Islands have passed laws allowing medical marijuana use. [7] In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first two states to legalize marijuana for recreational use. [8] 17] Thus, the court held that employers could lawfully terminate employees for marijuana use, even though such use was permitted under state law.

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Harborside & Nor Cal Opinions. Dispensaries, Don’t Despair. There Are Solutions

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We are constrained by the law, and Congress has not carved out an exception in IRC Sec.280E 280E for businesses that operate lawfully under State law. Commissioner , 139 TC 19, 36-42 (2012) aff’d 792 f.3d Pre-rolls shall be rolled prior to regulatory compliance testing. 280E is found in part IX [9]. [3]