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. I wrote about this bill back in April when it was awaiting Governor Jay Inslee’s signature.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2025

Industry friction and compliance challenges Adjusting product formulations and packaging can be costly, particularly for small and mid-sized companies. A national trend may move toward enforcement Arizona has started enforcing intoxicating hemp laws, with penalties of up to $20,000 per product.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

percent THC as long as the production was in compliance with all legal requirements. Hemp and its derivatives can be used in food and cosmetics in Italy as long as the applicable EU and domestic laws are followed. EU subsidies are available for crops that do not exceed 0.2

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It will lever its extensive network connections within the EU institutions and Member States to lobby on behalf of cannabis firms, as the bloc begins to formulate new laws to cover medicinal cannabis. Ultimately, such a framework would enable the industry to thrive under a clear and well-regulated market,”: the group said.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Both panelists discussed the dos and don’ts of selling and distributing CBD products in interstate commerce and stressed the importance of complying with the CBD laws of each state in which a product is sold. This was music to my ears!

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2020

We’re proud to announce that our European correspondent & editor, Mark Taylor, has just announced the publication of his title “Cannabis Law and Regulation” with respected UK professional publisher Bloomsbury Professional. Bloomsbury Professional Law Insight – Cannabis Law and Regulation. Published: 13-02-2020. RRP: £59.40.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2025

LLC law contains subtle legal nuancesparticularly in the highly regulated cannabis industrythat require professional insight to navigate properly. Regulators may require licensees to provide operating agreements as part of compliance. In some states operating agreements are required by law.

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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

develop compliance programs to (i) ensure that their marketing efforts align with federal guidelines and (ii) ensure that their compliance team is familiar with the FDA and the FTC’s regulations to successfully implement these guidelines.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot lately about recent major changes in federal hemp laws that will likely affect every hemp company in the United States (see here , here , and here ). privacy law to date. If CCPA applies to a cannabis or hemp business, compliance will be no small undertaking.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The CDU/CSU has pledged to repeal Germanys quasi-legalization law passed in 2024. If Merz partners with center-left parties, repealing German cannabis laws would be difficult. Existing laws allowing personal possession, cultivation, and medical expansion would likely remain intact.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

Regulatory Questions Do your states cannabis laws mandate a specific type of entity? What is the anticipated impact of IRC 280E on your business model? If you are or intend to become a licensed cannabis entity, 280E will likely apply. Some states require licensees to be nonprofits or to operate on a not-for-profit basis.)

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The Joint Blog

MAY 5, 2025

Gaming compliance reshapes how casinos operate globally, with new laws transforming everything from player verification to payment processing.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2019

This means some minor and major changes to Washington marijuana laws. ” SB 5318 “Reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.” However, Washington law allows marijuana licensees to enter into consulting and licensing agreements, so long as those agreements are disclosed to the LCB.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Published at JD Supra Heather Sager, Jason Stavely Perkins Coie This blog series addresses common employment-related issues for cannabis industry professionals. This first post addresses timekeeping considerations for manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Australian state and territory laws determine whether personal use, possession, and local business activities are permitted.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Thus HB 4121 contained a myriad of regulatory and law enforcement provisions in respect of hemp, including the creation of a registration program for hemp products. In an old blog post tracing the evolution of regulated Oregon cannabis, I explained that in 2019 people started to use ODA licenses as cover for diversion .

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), responsible for monitoring compliance with global drug treaties, has admitted it may have to water down its hardline approach to cannabis regulation to stay relevant. The regulator references Illinois’ decision, reminding the US of its obligations to align with international law.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Another unique aspect of Oregon hemp law is that it provides an opportunity for ODA-licensed growers and handlers to sell and transfer their products to the state’s marijuana recreational market so long as they satisfy certain licensing, testing, labeling and recordkeeping requirements. Violating this law is a Class C felony.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2021

California’s new CBD law (AB45) is attracting attention from cannabis operators far beyond the Golden State. A legal change signed into law by Gov. Meanwhile law firm Troutman Pepper have a more regulatory view of things in their latest blog post. California Passes CBD Law That Conflicts With FDA Guidance.

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Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Here are things you need to know about federal marijuana law. Even though it’s technically legal to consume cannabis in over half of the nation, the federal law on marijuana still isn’t budging. Here are the top seven things that you need to know about federal marijuana law! Guess what? Even Washington D.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

If it is as good as their daily articles / blogs this will make a great (most likely) one of a kind read for those of you not only interested in what’s happeniong in Oregon in the psychedelics space, but around the country too.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 12, 2019

On Wednes day July 10, 2019, the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard testimony from an expert panel to discuss the growing need to reform marijuana laws and address the long occurring disparate impact and enforcement of racial minorities and communities living in poverty.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. Learn more about medical marijuana state regulations on our blog !

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

We have spilled a lot of ink on this blog related to the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp at the federal level. And there are so many ramifications, from food law to trademarks to the financial services environment. This blog post is going to cover financial institutions and hemp at about 10,000 feet. It’s huge news.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. In addition to potential international law violations, CBD companies run the risk of FDA and Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) enforcement actions.

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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. These physicians are authorized to certify patients for medical cannabis use after conducting a thorough evaluation and determining that the patient’s condition qualifies under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

With the unyielding demand for the drug, coupled with recent changes in the law, you may be interested in starting your own marijuana business. A marijuana lawyer can help you with all of the legal details, from business formation to contracts, and from compliance with the quickly changing laws to the protection of your intellectual property.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 23, 2019

reported in our blog here ) that even though New Jersey’s Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (the Act) did not “require … an employer to accommodate the medical use of marijuana in any workplace,” it also did not “immunize an employer’s obligation already imposed elsewhere” — such as in discrimination statutes.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

While we have written on these agency policies individually, we thought it would be helpful to recap these opinions under one blog post. Nevertheless, the substantial public interest in accessing CBD in food and dietary supplements has forced the FDA to explore potential regulatory pathways for the lawful marketing of these products.

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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 1, 2022

There are some states that allow the use of marijuana, but there is no federal law confirming this. How the Law Defines a Legitimate Cannabis-related Business. Per the law, a legitimate cannabis-related business is one that handles, cultivates, dispenses, sells, transports, and produces marijuana or marijuana related products.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

New Definitions of “Established Agricultural Research Institutions” Current California law creates a scheme for commercial cultivators to register to cultivate hemp, and then exempts established agricultural research institutions (“EARIs”) from needing to register. SB-153 would close that gap.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JULY 26, 2021

Different than other states, Iowa made a change to their THC limit laws but increased access at the same time. The new law replaced the state’s 3% THC limit with an alternative cap of 4.5 What did get passed was a law that was just signed by the state’s Governor limiting purchase amounts of concentrates. Washington.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (“NCDA”) provides a useful summary of the state’s law regarding hemp cultivation: Hemp production has been legalized in North Carolina, but only as part of the state’s pilot program as allowed under federal law. The law was modified in 2016 in House Bill 992.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years. An Overview of California MMJ Laws California has been a trailblazer in the field of medical marijuana (MMJ) since the passage of Proposition 215 in 1996, also known as the Compassionate Use Act.

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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. However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states.

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