Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the lawsuit filed by the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) against Vertical Bliss, Inc. , a company which the BCC alleged had manufactured cannabis products and sold them unlawfully in the illicit market. One thing we hear all the time is how expensive compliance can be.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If you follow this blog, you may recall that in the spring of 2020, New York enacted A08977 , which instructed DOH to develop the Program. The post OCM Takes Over New York’s Hemp Cannabinoid Program. Restricting the sale of inhalable cannabinoid hemp products to consumers 21 years of age or older.

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CannaTech

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Of course not, this would never happen in the majority of our healthcare system, but with cannabis, it’s different, the patient must figure it out on their own. Health care practitioners must contemplate, and practice prescribing cannabis differently. We have an opportunity in the cannabis industry to help define what this means.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s essential to be aware of the specific laws in your state to remain in compliance. Some states have broadly permissive MMJ laws, while others have more restrictive programs. Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. The state has licensed dispensaries.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2024

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Fall is always eventful in Oregon cannabis. Croptober is an Oregon cannabis tradition— hopefully the crops come in lee of any wildfires. Whether and when DOJ will release those findings — on potential corruption in the Secretary of State’s recent review of Oregon’s cannabis program — is anyone’s guess.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Maryland medical cannabis dispensary services Maryland’s medical cannabis dispensaries offer comprehensive services tailored to meet the needs of registered patients. Through these specialized services, Maryland dispensaries play a crucial role in providing accessible and quality medical cannabis options to patients statewide.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2019

SB 5318 forces the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) to make some major institutional changes, requiring the LCB to work with licensees on compliance matters and limiting the LCB’s ability to issue violations. SB 5318 adds a new section to RCW 43.05, which governs “Technical Assistance Programs.”

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. The program’s success depends not only on initial access but also on sustained, continued access to treatment.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Welcome to the eighth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. decrease from $994 million in 2022, which itself was the first calendar year cannabis sales contracted in Oregon. It’s not a big drop, but this was the first year I saw license numbers fall since the 2016 roll-out of the adult use program.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) was scheduled to meet on March 27 for its first meeting of 2019. Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) plans to drop the hammer on bad actors in the regulated Oregon market. Licensees only recently enjoyed enforcement reform gains at the legislative level , as well as administrative programs like “ fix it or ticket ” and Verification of Compliance (VOC). Listen up friends.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

The policy is part of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act’s (MRTA) social and economic equity plan, which Simon Malinowski wrote about in this blog post last April. See How New York Cannabis Legalization Prioritizes Equity , New York Cannabis: $200 Million for Social Equity. These programs are not without critics ).

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2022

We have been watching the debate on California cannabis taxes, including the arguments from child welfare advocates that cannabis tax reductions would harm children. The California cannabis tax headache. California is potentially overhauling cannabis taxes , a much-needed reform for an industry long overburdened by high taxes.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 5, 2020

The new law creates a regulatory scheme for industrial hemp that should allow Michigan to obtain approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) of its plan to administer an industrial hemp program under the 2018 Farm Bill. Thus, as of now, hemp processors continue to be regulated under IHRDA.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s been an eventful month in Oregon cannabis. Overall, we expect ongoing issues given the novelty of the proceeding: neither the Court nor OLCC, nor anyone, anywhere, has seen a court-supervised sell-off of cannabis assets at anything near this scale. The Chalice receivership I covered this last month as the ship was going down.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The year 2022 was a busy one for the California cannabis industry, with everything from tax reform to the beginning of enforcement. In this post, I’ll go back through some of the highlight’s for California’s cannabis industry last year. California overhauled its cannabis taxes. California hints at enforcement?

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 10, 2024

Once you’ve received your medical marijuana card from a licensed doctor , you may visit and purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries. McConnell Ave, Fayetteville Purspirit Cannabis Co. 35) 3700 I40 Frontage Road East, West Memphis Delta Cannabis Co. McConnell Ave, Fayetteville Purspirit Cannabis Co.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Last month, along with streamlined licensing , the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) announced a significant (and welcome) change to its compliance function by instituting a new Verification of Compliance program (VOC) that will focus on education rather than penalties for certain types of marijuana rule violations.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. MRB defined The term “MRB” is used pervasively in cannabis banking, yet this term is not defined in the moldering 2014 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network “FinCEN” Guidance. And I apologize in advance for all the acronyms. That’s banking.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. Demographic shifts also play a role, with older adults increasingly turning to medical cannabis for pain management and symptom relief.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

As the cannabis industry and its associated sectors have gained increasing social and legal acceptance, these businesses have started to face an issue that has been plaguing traditional Consumer Packaged Goods companies in the state of California for decades— Proposition 65 claims. Posted in: Cannabis , Featured Posts.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Cannabis and business immigration don’t mix. That’s not because a particular investment may not be sound, rather because federal law creates inherent conflicts between immigration eligibility and participating in a cannabis venture. EB-5 program. Cannabis and immigration U.S. Bright Green Corp., Not necessarily.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

New York’s proposed cannabinoid hemp regulations are a big deal for the State’s 700 or so hemp farmers, and the greater cannabis industry. In October 2021 , the OCM took over the Program, which was originally overseen by the Department of Health (the “DOH”).

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Michigan MMJ Dispensaries Michigan is home to a growing number of MMJ dispensaries that provide patients with access to a wide range of cannabis products. The patient can then apply for a medical marijuana card through the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP). Finding the right one can be a critical decision in your MMJ journey.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2022

It was the best of times… the passage of the Virginia Cannabis Control Act (CCA) in 2021 was celebrated by many as the first bill in the South to legalize adult-use cannabis (read about the status of cannabis programs in other Southern states here ). By Agustin Rodriguez & Christina Sava. June 21, 2022.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 15, 2024

New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program Regulations In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana has undergone significant transformations across the United States, and New Jersey has emerged as a trailblazer in implementing a robust Medicinal Cannabis Program (previously known as the Medicinal Marijuana Program).

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