Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Monday, January 31, 2022. We have written many times over the past few years about how the bankruptcy courts are off-limits to state-legalized cannabis businesses. Department of Justice has declined to enforce the CSA’s prohibition on the sale of marijuana when the marijuana is bought or sold in accordance with state law.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Hit hard by both the pandemic and the wildfires, cannabis businesses have so far been deemed ineligible for federal aid. The Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act seeks to change that. The state initially filed charges against the owners of DJ’s Vapes after a 2017 raid, and refiled them twice in 2018. cannabanking.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

“The House will pass legislation early next year to put this question before the voters but we need to start looking at changes needed to State law now.”. This work group will establish the legal frameworks [necessary] to fully implement legalization of marijuana and learn from the mistakes that other states have made before us.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

23 March 2022. bill places hemp stores, farmers at risk of losing business. businesses from crashing. Advocates said the bill contradicts federal law, which currently allows hemp products to be sold with 0.3% The suit claims the DA interpreted “hemp” and “hemp products” incorrectly under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

United States v. On January 26, 2022, the First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment of the district court from the District of Maine in United States v. Partner, Cannabis, Intellectual Property and Corporate Business Attorney. Bilodeau, No. 19-2292 (1st Cir. Jay Kotzker.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

June 15, 2022. In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law. The CDTFA plans to escalate tax enforcement against legal cannabis businesses. SOURCE: [link].

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

On February 15, 2022, the Michigan House Committee on Regulatory Reform considered HB 5706. HB 5706 creates a pathway for state-licensed and tribally licensed establishments to purchase from and sell to one another. Generally speaking, tribes regulate and operate their businesses free from state regulation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

Happy 2022! In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. Royce DuBiner , Katherine Gruner , Kate Hardey , Monique Peña , Rebecca Rieckhoff , Janice Suchyta.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Although provisions relating to possession are effective now, the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Over the past several months, state officials have vacated an estimated 2.2 Numerous states in 2021 also enacted legislation expanding medical cannabis access and stimulating greater diversity among licensed marijuana businesses. “As The law took effect August 1, 2021. The law will take effect in January 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

As bankruptcy is only available under federal law, this dichotomy between state and federal law can result in actions that potentially preclude businesses and individuals from accessing the protections afforded under the U.S. Businesses can utilize Chapter 11 to complete a reorganization or a liquidation.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

Last week, the New York Legislature passed the State’s 2022-2023 Budget. A couple of months earlier, the House passed a bill that would allow banks to offer various financial services to cannabis businesses. The 2023 Budget. It is also $4 billion more than what the Governor had initially proposed.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 30, 2021

Less than a month after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed New York’s long-awaited adult-use cannabis bill into law, several indigenous tribal nations are announcing their own plans to get in on the game. The post New York’s Native Americans Are Ready to Enter the Legal Weed Business appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

To ensure Calma remains a staple in West Hollywood , the Calma founders will remain involved with operations of the business. The transfer of the remaining 15% equity of Calma is expected to occur in 2022. 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 26, 2021

Peter McDonough, CEO, commented, “Trait is focused on developing technology that provides our business partners with a superior extract to nano-emulsion solutions that are actively used throughout the industry today. Investors in cannabis may be subject to law enforcement actions.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today, I intro’d the #StatesReformAct a turnkey federal tax and regulate framework for existing state laws. SC has CBD, FL medical, CA adult-use; this bill allows these differences while protecting kids, vets, businesses and those w serious illness. Here’s her twitter post. WATCH [link] pic.twitter.com/maZLxlVa1Z.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

“My client is certainly encouraged and appreciative of the District Court’s order, which recognizes neither the Department of Health or Regulation and Licensing Department can take rights away from medical cannabis patients that they have under state law,” said Barker’s attorney, Jacob Candelaria, who also serves as a senator for New Mexico.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented. Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented. The AMCC anticipates that applicants may submit licenses to grow and/or manufacture medical cannabis on September 1, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2022

Massachusetts municipalities have collected more than $53 million in “impact” fees from cannabis companies since the launch of adult-use sales in 2018, according to a Northeaster University study published by the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association outlined in a Boston Globe report. The Franklin Observer writes.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association, the trade group leading the crackdown efforts, formed in 2019 to “operate exclusively for the promotion of the cannabis manufacturers by promoting the common business interests and general welfare of the industry,” according to articles of incorporation filed with state records.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

LaBruyere on June 6, 2022. POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA , NORTH CAROLINA , STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS. The vote, which took place on June 2, 2022, puts the state one step closer to joining the 37 other states (plus D.C.) By Rachel M. The North Carolina Senate has voted 35-10 to legalize medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Sales could begin in May 2022. Designated public consumption facilities are permitted under the law in municipalities with 50,000 residents or more.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Grown Rogue International Inc. (“ Grown Rogue ” or the “ Company ”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a multi-state cannabis company with operations and assets in Oregon and Michigan, today announced record revenues for its Michigan operations, through its partner Golden Harvests, LLC (“ Golden Harvests ”), of over US$0.7M

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

Starting Monday, January 31, 2022, the public may weigh in on possible changes to the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission)’s list of 29 Massachusetts municipalities – including certain census tracts – deemed Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIAs). on Friday, March 4, 2022. on Friday, March 4, 2022.

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

In fact, a well-funded and coordinated effort is underway to not only take those products away from you but also to dismantle the rights weve fought hard to secure under state laws and limited federal protections. These conversations are playing out in marketplaces, among advocates and cannabis business owners, but not in Washington.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Congress is making another run at providing a safe harbor to the banking industry and companies that provide services to cannabis businesses. On September 21, 2021, the House voted to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021 (SAFE Banking Act) 1 in the annual National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA).

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

She said then that she would like to see a cannabis legalization referendum on the ballot for the November 2022 election. The House will pass legislation early next year to put this question before the voters, but we need to start looking at changes needed to State law now.”. Ensuring Racial Equity in Legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA – April 20, 2022 – Leech Tishman and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (“Pitt Law”) are pleased to announce that Leech Tishman partner Michael H. What we would consider to be ‘mainstream’ businesses have entered this space. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF LAW.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 25, 2021

The rules that take effect today cover the licensing of cannabis producers—the people and businesses that grow and harvest cannabis,” the post read. These rules will need to be finalized by January 2022. “We The rules also detail a plan for addressing further shortages if they persist through December 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Letter from Senate Armed Services Committee Members Urges Committee Leaders to Keep House-Passed Bipartisan Bill Allowing Legal Cannabis Businesses to Access Critical Banking Services in Final Version of NDAA. Rosen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Ensure SAFE Banking Act Included In NDAA. Tuesday, November 23, 2021. WASHINGTON, D.C. –

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2022

06/02/2022. Greetings, Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) will begin receiving applications for facilitator training program curriculum approval beginning Monday, June 6, 2022 at 9:00am PDT. Under state law, career schools must be licensed by the HECC (see ORS 345.010 to 345.450). The Update In Full.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Like many other illicit grows in California, the operators were circumventing state laws that are designed protect native plants, fish and wildlife. These illicit operators should be put on notice that ignoring state laws to grow cannabis will not be tolerated.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Berman and Jana Hrdinová write May 11, 2022 . Pittsburgh School of Law, US. Could doctors be punished by federal authorities for recommending marijuana to patients consistent with state law? Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

05/27/2022. Dear Partners, Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) continues to work diligently in anticipation of accepting facilitator training program curriculum applications beginning Monday, June 6, 2022. Under state law, career schools must be licensed by the HECC (see ORS 345.010 to 345.450).

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 4, 2021

In addition, the MORE Act would, among other things, impose a tax on cannabis products and make small business administration loans and services available to legal cannabis businesses and businesses that provide ancillary products and services to the cannabis industry. He can be reached at [email protected]. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

It is expected that New York will transition to a plan under the 2018 Farm Bill in 2022 (as federal authorization to administer plans under the former law will expire on Jan. The regulatory flux in which the hemp derived cannabinoid industry finds itself lands both entrepreneurs and established businesses in uncharted waters.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

MIAMI, May 12, 2022 — Ayr Wellness Inc. multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC” or the “Commission”) has granted a final license for the sale of adult-use cannabis at its AYR Back Bay dispensary in Boston. (CSE:

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