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Michigan Court Recognizes Cannabis Cultivation as Agricultural Operation

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

A potential milestone for the cannabis industry, this ruling sheds light on the legal classification of cannabis cultivation and its eligibility for agricultural tax-related benefits. Seeking a reclassification to Agricultural under the GPTA, HRP’s request was initially rejected by the assessor and the Board of Review.

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Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Wants No Part In Medical Marijuana Regulation Due To Federal Law

Cannabis Law Report

As lawmakers haggle over a medical marijuana program to replace one passed by voters but shot down by the Mississippi Supreme Court , state Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson (R) says because marijuana is still federally illegal, he doesn’t want to help oversee any program. Full report.

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Article: Costa Rica’s New Law Contemplates the Role of Hemp in Modernizing Agriculture

Cannabis Law Report

From The Costa Rica News Costa Rica has legalized the cultivation and processing of Hemp under a recently signed law that attributes supervision to the … Read More. The post Article: Costa Rica’s New Law Contemplates the Role of Hemp in Modernizing Agriculture first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Senate Agriculture Committee to Address Industrial Hemp Production

NORML

Members of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will hear expert testimony next week regarding the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products. Under the law, states that wish to license commercial hemp cultivation must submit their plan to the USDA.

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Legal Tips For Agricultural Leases

Cannabis Law Report

The post Legal Tips For Agricultural Leases first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Grazing leases can be an excellent option for people who aren’t using their land but want to lease it out… Read More.

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Pritzker signs ‘cannabis transporter’ bill into law

Illinois News Joint

Beginning January 1, 2027, the Department of Agriculture shall make the applications available on every January 7 thereafter or, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the business day immediately succeeding the weekend or holiday and shall receive the applications no later than March 15 or the succeeding business day thereafter.

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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients

Americans for Safe Access

On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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