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Cannabis Workers, Unemployment Insurance, and the Small Business Administration: What You Need to Know

NORML

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. In short, federal anti-drug laws continue to define the state-authorized cannabis industry, and those who work in it, as drug felons. even if the business is legal under local or state law.”

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California’s Cannabis Businesses Continue to Struggle Under Federal Limitations

Veriheal

Operating cannabis-based businesses in The Golden State is no easy feat for retailers. Based on federal law, anyone who cultivates, sells, consumes, possesses, distributes, or transports the plant will face criminal prosecution in federal court. California’s Cannabis Industry Generates $5.6 Billion Annually.

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NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law

Cannabis Law Report

The new law also limits personal possession to two ounces, but there is no limit on the amount of cannabis stored at a person’s home. Medical Cannabis Program Director Dominick Zurlo, in a statement to NM Political Report , praised Chavez’s decision.

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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.

Cannabis Law Report

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Are 504 Private Placement Security Offerings Allowed in Cannabis Businesses?

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written regularly about the plight of cannabis businesses not being able to secure traditional lending (and other financial services) from major, federally regulated institutions. Despite adoption by a growing number of states, marijuana is (still) federally illegal. What if I Missed the Deadline?

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NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

The new law also limits personal possession to two ounces, but there is no limit on the amount of cannabis stored at a person’s home. The post NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law first appeared on New Mexico Political Report. It’s basically show your card.”

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Lanham Act Preemption of State Law Where Cannabis Trademarks Are At Issue

Cannabis Law Report

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has routinely denied registration of trademarks for products whose use violates federal law. The Board has explained that even if the goods are lawful under state law that is “irrelevant to the question of federal registration when it is unlawful under federal law.”.