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Enforcement or Compliance

Canna Law Blog

This is all very bad and we collectively need to figure out how to get people to comply with state law rather than penalizing everything. The issue of enforcement or compliance is probably the biggest one most states face at the policy level. compliance tradeoff. This left enforcement to state regulators.

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U.S. Attorney General Nominee Says He Would Respect State Marijuana Laws

The Joint Blog

attorney general nominee William Barr said during a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that he would not target marijuana businesses that are operating in compliance with state laws that allow them, whether for medical or recreational purposes. The Cole memorandum was issued in 2013 by then-Deputy Attorney General James M.

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Top 5 Things to Know about Marijuana Law in Nevada

Connor & Connor PLLC

In 2013, the Nevada Legislature authorized a state regulated commercial marijuana industry and since then it’s been a rapidly growing business. Let’s explore the top five things you must know about marijuana law in Nevada, and why it’s a good idea to have a knowledgeable lawyer in your corner. Constantly Evolving Laws.

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Federal Court: California Must Share Cannabis Licensee Records with Feds

Canna Law Blog

is relevant and material to a legitimate law enforcement inquiry.” In its July filing, the feds relied on their compliance with their subpoena power and authority to investigate pursuant to the CSA, and adherence to procedural requirements. and nothing else.

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New Study Says. Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors

Cannabis Law Report

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. Objective: Since 2012, 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. Marijuana use at any level can impair driving performance.

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ICYMI: U.S. Attorney General Nominee (Likely) Won’t Harsh Your Mellow

Canna Law Blog

However, now that Sessions is out at the helm of the DOJ, industry folks can breathe a little easier where new Attorney General nominee William Barr has gone on record stating that state-law abiding cannabis businesses will not be prosecuted by the DOJ and essentially that the 2013 Cole Memo will be back from the dead.

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Nixon Peabody on Mondaq: United States: Ethical Issues For Attorneys Providing Services To The Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Federalism and the current conflict between federal and state law. As of October 16, 2019, 34 states have legalized the medical the use of marijuana. Thirteen additional states have legalized the medical use of low THC marijuana. Also, eleven states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana.