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Massachusetts: cannabis bill sails through committee

Cannabis Law Report

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 Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. MJ Biz reports.

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

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The Court stated: “Our precedent is unambiguous. 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. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation.

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International and Cross-Border Tax Issues in the Cannabis Industry

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

Because of the interest in the North American market, we can expect continued interest in the United States which should lead to further inbound investment. tax considerations can apply to the extent that (i) operations are conducted within the United States (whether such business entities are owned by U.S. Income” tax.[5]

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Cannabis Group Weekly Alert – November 2019 #2

Cannabis Law Report

States prepare hemp plans for submission to the USDA. The House Education & Labor Committee approved a bill to repeal the Higher Education Act Aid Elimination Penalty, a federal law that has stripped college financial aid from hundreds of thousands of students with convictions for cannabis or other drugs.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is already heating up and we wanted to reach out to our supporters to take an early straw poll of who they think voters who prioritize marijuana law reform should support in that primary. States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization. The Senators. Amy Klobuchar.

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