Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2019

As discussed in this earlier blog post , the SAFE Banking Act aims to prohibit federal regulators from punishing banks and other financial institutions that provide banking services to state-legal marijuana businesses, marijuana-related businesses, and their owners and employees.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

While conflicts between state and federal law have long existed in regard to cannabis, in general, the feds have left legally operating cannabis businesses alone since the Obama Administration. Many such shops resemble legitimate businesses in many aspects in order to maintain a low profile and avoid raids. The one exception?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

With big business comes big business divorce. In this week’s New York Business Divorce, we’re excited to write about what seems to be the very first New York appellate court decision in a marijuana industry business divorce dispute. The Alleged Partnership. This was not your average mom and pop pot shop.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Blog Post is Co-Authored by Grant Gilezan and Jerry Hincka from EHS Support Just because cannabis is federally illegal, doesn’t mean Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations aren’t applicable to your cannabis-related business.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

These changes reflect the states efforts to regulate hemp products more strictly while maintaining consumer safety standards. Looking ahead As Florida navigates these regulatory changes, both businesses and consumers must stay informed about their potential impacts. Branding that mimics illicit substances or drug paraphernalia.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 26, 2019

territory sent a joint letter to leaders of the Senate Banking Committee on Monday, to urge advancement of bipartisan legislation that would protect financial institutions that service marijuana businesses. The banking associations from all 50 states and 1 U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

Prior to opening her own firm, she was appointed as Senior Policy Advisor at the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation, where she developed regulations and negotiated with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA). Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

As we’ve discussed on the blog previously , the SAFE Banking Act would allow financial institutions to serve state-legal marijuana businesses without fear of federal repercussions. Things are looking better and better for expanded cannabis banking prospects. Here’s hoping Congress heeds the call, and soon.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

The proposed rules require that “all production activities are done on premises that are in compliance with state and local laws, including but not limited to zoning, occupancy, licensing, fire safety, food safety, worker protection and building codes.”

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 18, 2019

We’ve written a lot about cannabis M & A , entity selection choices , and financing on the Canna Law Blog and how these transaction and changes do not amount run of the mill transactions because of the invasive regulatory overlay in almost all states.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

CBD brands to enter and expand their existing business in a less competitive atmosphere. The main challenge in selling Hemp CBD products in Europe is that the European Foods Safety Authority (“EFSA”) has classified the most coveted cannabinoid as a “ novel food ” ingredient. Novel Food Regulations .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would shield banks from federal prosecution as long as the cannabis businesses that they serve are compliant with the state laws where they operate. Regulation of the private banks and credit unions would fall under the purview of the Commissioner of Business Oversight.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

There are now separate (and slightly different) definitions for hemp generally under the California Health and Safety Code, and now under the Food and Agriculture Code relative just to hemp cultivation. Now that SB-153 is the law, hemp businesses across the state will need to adjust how they operate to ensure compliance with the law.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The initiative proposes amendments to the Health and Safety Code that would implement a regulatory framework for the “cultivation, processing and distribution of Psilocybin Mushrooms and the chemical compounds contained therein for personal, spiritual, religious, dietary, therapeutic, and medical use.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Similar to ketamine, psilocybin has shown great promise in clinical trials for helping to effectively treat depression and PTSD (and we’ve written about psilocybin several times on this blog, including here and here ). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to cities and counties.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The policy did not prohibit the use of legal drugs, but did require employees to advise the employer if such use would “pose[] a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or to others” or “render[] the Employee unable to perform the essential functions of the job.”

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

As much as I hate being a party-pooper – especially for a party as big as the Oscars — as a Los Angeles based cannabis business lawyer, I cannot resist mentioning my own legal concerns about these swag bags. But this gifting rule is far more complicated for cannabis business licensees. of the Health & Safety Code.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

We now have a situation where businesses legally selling cannabis in certain states are being barred from placing the funds derived from that (legitimate) business into federal banking systems. This is a public safety hazard. Cannabis cultivators and retail sellers have to pay their employees and rent in cash. Ironically, U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2020

It’s been a crazy two years since California legalized adult-use cannabis with the passing of Prop 64 and the adoption of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. On Thursday, January 30th, our own Hilary Bricken will join KCRW’s cannabis round table to discuss the industry’s evolution and future.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As sovereign nations, tribes can generally make their own rules for their business ventures and members on tribal lands, with state law potentially applicable only in sharply limited circumstances. Generally speaking, tribes regulate and operate their businesses free from state regulation.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has quietly reintroduced a policy that effectively disqualifies most of them from critical federal loan programs. Many bad actors have pushed products with little regard for compliance or consumer health & safety.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 19, 2020

You’re a nurse looking for something different to do with your career, and a cannabis business seems appealing to you, but you are stuck for ideas when it comes to what you could do or where to get started. The truth is that cannabis is, for many people, an extremely important treatment that’s set to become mainstream.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2019

California’s cannabis law—the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act and its corresponding regulations (or “MAUCRSA”)—doesn’t put a cap on the number of licenses that will be issued. Otherwise, companies will have to turn acquiring interests in licensed businesses, which can be a big challenge in and of itself.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Alex Robb, the director, and general manager of Trees Cannabis has been issued a notice of administrative monetary penalty (NAMP), by the province’s nascent Community Safety Unit (CSU), for $1.5 million, for the sale of illicit cannabis. The fine, issued on January 20, marks the first known penalty levied […].

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. Our main priority was safety, effectiveness. The FDA also determined that these products were “misbranded drugs” under section 502(f)(1) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 15, 2021

While owning a cannabis business is a promising industry to enter, like any business, finding, retaining and managing employees comes with its challenges. The number one key to a successful cannabis business is to have knowledgeable and skilled employees running the business. Determine the specific job needs.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2020

On Thursday, January 23 rd , the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announced new proposed emergency regulations that will make it mandatory for all cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code) in their storefront windows and to carry it with them while transporting or delivering cannabis.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 19, 2019

On Tuesday July 23, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will discuss the growing need to provide banking services to cannabis businesses. Simply stated, the SAFE Banking Act would protect financial institutions providing services to cannabis related businesses operating legally within the parameters of state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The program doesn’t become operational until January 1, 2023, and in the meantime, the Oregon Health Authority and the Psilocybin Advisory Board are busy working on regulations to govern the program, so currently, there are no legal psilocybin businesses operating, and licenses are not yet available. Stepping into Business.

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Otherside Farms

JUNE 25, 2019

It is the new markets that will foster trade hence new business opportunities. Consumers then turn to the black market for assistance and encourage illicit businesses to grow. Promote Consumer Safety. In short, the fight against marijuana use poses a significant threat to consumer safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In summary, it provides a safe harbor from federal prosecution for financial institutions that offer services to state-legal cannabis businesses, reducing the uncertainty and risk that deters many banks from working with the cannabis industry. 1200 ) was introduced in April by Sens. . ” From other media. Ganjapreneur report.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 19, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on retail businesses throughout the county, including medical and adult-use cannabis businesses. Read More › Tags:

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 8, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on retail businesses throughout the county, including medical and adult-use cannabis businesses. Finally, although not tied to the current COVID-19 health emergency, MRA also provided guidance (here and here) for marijuana businesses that experience issues with METRC.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 26, 2020

Oklahoma medical marijuana is big business and it has brought huge economic benefits and massive entrepreneurial opportunities. Marijuana Use In Safety Sensitive Job Duties In Oklahoma. When OK legalized MMJ in 2018, it began providing licenses to businesses and MMJ cards to patients almost right away. Let’s investigate.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Exceptions apply to, among others, any position requiring a commercial driver’s license, positions requiring the supervision or care of children, medical patients, disabled or other vulnerable individuals, or safety sensitive positions, as determined by the enforcement agency and set forth in regulations pursuant to the ordinance.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) had a busy Monday this week. On November 25, the agency issued warning letters to 15 businesses selling hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) products as unapproved drugs. The third point focuses on questions that remain about the safety of Hemp-CBD. Warning Letters.

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