Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. That is why these businesses continue to face undue discrimination under federal law, including the lack of access to banking services and a prohibition of standard business tax deductions.

Business 59

Business Legislation Access Policy 59

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I Et Seq.

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Programs Business Cannabis Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

The shifting legal and regulatory framework has had an impact on businesses’ trademark strategies in both countries, with brand owners having to act quickly and think ahead to ensure that their rights are protected. The downward trend in application levels also has to do with a shift in business strategy. Smokers’ articles.

Oil 71

Oil Agriculture Cannabis Food 71

MedicalJane

MAY 21, 2020

Problems plaguing the medical cannabis program in Missouri are three-fold. Second, the program has experienced controversy and claims of disparities from its inception. Licensed medical marijuana businesses, e.g., commercial grow operations, manufacturing facilities, and dispensary stores, are required to use seed-to-sale systems.

Dispensary 99

Dispensary Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Programs 99

SpeedWeed

JULY 26, 2021

Georgia’s medicinal cannabis program is about to undergo a significant expansion after the state’s regulatory board “chose six companies Saturday that will be allowed to sell the drug, a decision that will finally give registered patients a legal way to obtain medication first approved six years ago,” according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Programs 52

Programs Oil Patients Policy 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 13, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 ways cannabis businesses and cannabis-related businesses can benefit from CRM. Your sales team can manage deals and track the entire sales pipeline at all stages without missing important tasks and milestones when they have access to the right CRM software. Boost Employee Productivity.

Business 71

Business Research and Development Data Media 71

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Illinois’s lieutenant governor tweeted, “If you’re an organization looking to heal your community impacted by mass incarceration and the war on drugs, look into @ICJIA_Illinois’s #R3 grant program.”. California regulators proposed emergency rules to waive licensing fees for cannabis equity businesses.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Hemp Legislation Programs 98

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, amidst the flourishing market, concerns have arisen regarding disparities in access and ownership, leading to social equity initiatives to rectify historical injustices. Access to opportunities, licenses, and ownership remains uneven, perpetuating economic and social imbalances.

Access 52

Access Education Programs Environment 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Future cannabis business owners should also prepare for the role they can play in creating an equitable cannabis industry. But when it came down to it, many cannabis business owners and cannabis advocates felt underserved. By employing these people, the businesses could score higher on social equity applications.

Legislation 95

Legislation Programs Access Business 95

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

A 2017 survey from Marijuana Business Daily found that 81% of American cannabis business owners and founders were white and 10% of cannabis business founders identified as Hispanic/Latino or Black. of business owners in the industry, per Leafly’s Jobs Report 2021. Many Black cannabis businesses can’t secure funding.

Business 59

Business Marijuana Programs Data 59

SpeedWeed

MAY 12, 2021

After a long legacy of having a medical cannabis program that barely took care of patients, the governor of Georgia has finally signed SB 195—a law that will expand the medical cannabis program to license retailers of low-THC cannabis . Micah Gravley , a Republican from Douglasville who sponsored legislation starting the program.

Programs 52

Programs Seed-To-Sale Oil Patients 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 4, 2021

Loyalty programs, long a staple of consumer marketing strategies, have found a place among regulated cannabis retailers in the United States and Canada. By offering perks such as discounts, points, special offers and new-product notifications, retail operators say loyalty programs can be a useful tool for: Boosting basket sizes.

Programs 52

Programs Retail Data Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Opportunities for Marijuana Establishments to Access Financial Services: Recent Advancements at the State and Federal Level. The result is that these businesses are cash-only businesses whose only access to capital is through private-equity. Authored By: Hannah King. Proposed Legislation in Maine.

Access 45

Access Marijuana Legislation Education 45

SpeedWeed

APRIL 29, 2021

Texas passed a bill through the House of Representatives today, titled HB 1535, that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to cover more conditions, and therefore, service more people who rely on the plant. percent to 5 percent, meaning that patients in Texas would now actually be able to access medicine with THC.

Programs 52

Programs Chronic Pain Access Patients 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 9, 2021

and becoming legal, regulated, and accepted in more states, one thing the cannabis industry struggles with is having access to services that most businesses have access to, including banking and insurance. CannaBOP will insure businesses for up to $10 million in total value, $1 million in stock, and $2 million in income.

Business 52

Business Banking Programs Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2016, Pennsylvania adopted Act 16, becoming one of 38 states that have medical marijuana programs in the United States. Dispensaries were declared essential businesses and patients were given access to telemedicine consultations to obtain medical marijuana user cards. January 6, 2022. Author Jay Majitov. 2050 and S.B.

Programs 52

Programs Marijuana Dispensary Banking 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 29, 2021

50% of the licenses to grow and sell marijuana would be set aside for what’s known as equity businesses, including people from disproportionately impacted communities and small farmers. They would have access to loans, grants, and incubator programs. View original article. “It puts racial justice in the foreground.”.

Business 52

Business Legalization Marijuana Retail 52

Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

This is first of an occasional column that updates developments pertaining to articles previously published by Project CBD. ” Several states have launched investigations into Curaleaf’s business practices that were highlighted in our article, including product safety and labor violations.

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Supply Chain Environment CBD Cultivation 146

SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

(This story appears in the March issue of Marijuana Business Magazine.). In response, some companies have launched their own programs aimed at providing women and people of color with more opportunities to succeed in the space. As the business matures, the entrepreneur buys back that stake, Registre said. Mentorship Programs.

Programs 52

Programs Seed-To-Sale Business Cannabis 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell, would overturn a prohibition on cooperatives in the medical cannabis industry that was established to prevent racketeering and cartels within the medical program. View original article. The language of the proposed bill was not available Monday. Read more at Portland Press Herald ].

Business 52

Business Marijuana Banking Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

1 Despite what would appear to be increasingly lawful access to cannabis, it is still classified by U.S. IHEs are required to certify that they have an AOD prevention program in order to remain eligible for certain forms of federal funding and assistance. 4 In response to President George H.W. Certification Requirements.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Education Programs Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

Insurance Most Needed by Cannabis Businesses The NAIC’S Cannabis Insurance Working Group in a recently approved white paper identified some of the most pressing insurance needs of cannabis businesses.Insurance most frequently needed by the cannabis industry includes: • Automobile, including Distribution (auto and cargo). They write.

Banking 58

Banking Access Cannabis Business 58

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Native American nations in New York state are eyeing the legal cannabis business, with some reservations already operating dispensaries. The Little Beach Harvest two-story dispensary, with a drive-through and an adjacent “wellness lounge” will be just minutes from Southampton’s business district, and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Seed-To-Sale 72

Seed-To-Sale Dispensary Cannabis Cultivation 72

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Note: South Dakota’s weed-legalization legislation is currently facing legal challenges, because no list in this article can be simple. Mississippians have also voted to establish a medical marijuana program, but that legislation is still pending.). What about transporting marijuana for business purposes? South Dakota*.

Marijuana 66

Marijuana Edibles DEA THC 66

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This number also underscores the entire agency’s tireless efforts, particularly those of our hardworking staff, to thoughtfully regulate a safe, accessible, and effective adult-use marketplace that keeps critical tenets of our mission – public health, public safety, and equity, among others – front of mind.”. Licensing, Agents, and Equity.

Marijuana 100

Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Safety Data 100

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

Minnesota; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; and Washington all include provisions to give employees access to paid sick days and time off, as well as health insurance and retirement benefits. These gains, however, are not as accessible to minorities, who face barriers to entering the cannabis market.

Legislation 52

Legislation Cannabis Conditions Programs 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

Civic leaders in San Diego are considering easing the regulations for cannabis businesses in an effort to promote social equity in the city’s legal marijuana industry. Among the proposals being considered are reducing the buffer zone required between cannabis businesses and sensitive use sites including schools and churches.

Business 52

Business Programs Policy Dispensary 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 23, 2021

This article is the second in a series called, “So you want to start a canna biz?” Today, we’ll focus on picking the right place for your weed business. How to choose a place for your cannabis business in 3 steps: Determine where you’re allowed to go. How will you protect against illegal (underaged) access to your product?

Business 52

Business Cannabis Dispensary Programs 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Established within New York’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the OCM will operate as an independent entity with exclusive jurisdiction to oversee not only the adult-use cannabis regulatory structure but also the state’s existing medical cannabis and hemp programs. The five-member CCB will govern the office. That’s what we need.”.

Cultivation 53

Cultivation Programs Policy Cannabis 53

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized. While much attention is focused on New York’s adult-use cannabis market, the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are also responsible for overseeing both the Medical Marijuana and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs.

Programs 52

Programs Hemp Supply Chain Seed-To-Sale 52

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities. New businesses have emerged, and existing companies have expanded to support the industry’s various needs.

Chronic Pain 98

Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2019

In describing the program, Gov. Kelly Cassidy of Chicago, one of the plan’s legislative sponsors, is working to create a program that avoids “a small group of people getting very rich.”. The proposal is already getting push-back from a number of anti-adult use groups on religious, addiction, access to minors and other grounds.

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Programs Dispensary Cultivation Packaging 82

The Cannigma

JUNE 3, 2021

Getting it right from an energy and environmental perspective requires serious thought and planning, says Molly Graham, programs director for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. “If In a recent article, you wrote that indoor cannabis cultivation can create a situation where food is grown closer to where it is consumed.

Food 132

Food Agriculture Cultivation Environment 132

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Established within New York’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the OCM will operate as an independent entity with exclusive jurisdiction to oversee not only the adult-use cannabis regulatory structure but also the state’s existing medical cannabis and hemp programs. The five-member CCB will govern the office. That’s what we need.”.

Business 52

Business Legalization Policy Cannabis 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

There are five important “categories,” that require company leaders’ utmost focus and attention as they launch a compliant cannabis business in a newly legal state. Non-compliant businesses face the risk of being shut down and attract negative attention to the cannabis industry. Cutting across these categories is the team. Real Estate.

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Compliance Compliance Business Seed-To-Sale 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 24, 2021

On Raw Garden’s website, as of May 2021, the Santa Barbara-based cannabis cultivation business lists “839 strains and counting,” each one an example of the breeding program at the heart of the garden. Early on, there was a lot of investment there, as a consequence of that striving for accessibility and quality. 215 space.

Programs 52

Programs Seed-To-Sale Strains Wellness and Beauty 52

SMPL

JUNE 24, 2020

But the state’s nascent regulated cannabis sector still faces significant challenges to its business outlook, including: Low patient numbers to date. A limited number of retail outlets, limiting access by geography. He said the business is currently breaking even. Comparatively high prices for available product forms.

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Programs Marijuana Patients Access 40