Canna Law Blog

MARCH 10, 2019

The notice was quickly picked up the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”), which regulates retailers and distributors, and is available here. This will be sure to help licensees with compliance and is much more user friendly than the scouring through the dense regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 14, 2019

We have been sounding the bell for at least a few years on this blog on that issue in the specific context of CBD. Certain retailers such as CVS have already pulled some of them. The State Compliance Boondoggle. Still, in state cannabis licensing, compliance is king and there is no good excuse for breaking basic rules.

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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

JUNE 30, 2019

Notably, the AZDA doesn’t regulate retailers, which I’ll discuss some more below. Like in any other state with regulated hemp, there are fees, compliance rules, and penalties for non-compliance. ” While there aren’t specific retail license types, the state may be okay with limited sales of hemp products.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2019

In Oregon, marijuana items may only be delivered to a consumer’s home by an Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”)-licensed retailer (“Retailer”) or a Retailer’s representative. Although drivers must be listed as “employees” in CTS, they do not have to be actual employees of the Retailer. Location of Delivery.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 23, 2019

Because it’s been a while since we ran through program basics , we thought it might be helpful to summarize them here on the blog. Clarify requirements for individuals making retail sale of industrial hemp in the state. Many of our hemp clients have been asking how these rules would impact their businesses.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

In Part 1 of this two-part series we discussed the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (“LCB”) proposed rules stemming from SB 5318, which passed last year and forced the LCB to transition from an enforcement-first policy to a compliance-first policy when handling violations. Category VI. Statutory violations.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

.” In April 2019, Oklahoma passed Senate Bill 868 , which directs ODAFF, in consultation with the Governor and Attorney General to submit a hemp cultivation plan to the USDA to bring the state’s hemp program in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Products containing Hemp CBD, other than pharmaceuticals approved by the FDA (i.e.,

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2019

’s long-awaited Phase 3 licensing regarding storefront retail. On March 8, City Council requested the City Attorney develop an ordinance (based on these instructions ) to, among other things, overhaul Phase 3 licensing for type 10 retail storefronts. demonstrate compliance with the City’s Equity Share rules (I.e.,

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2019

” SB 5318 “Reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.” This bill is fairly comprehensive but in a nutshell, SB 5318 forces the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) to shift its focus from adversarial enforcement to compliance.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

The Cannabis and Hemp Advisory practice will provide counsel and support to existing businesses, start-ups, and ancillary service providers within the cannabis industry, especially in the areas of: tax planning; compliance with section 280E of the U.S. Home » Blogs » Will Banks get a Hit of the Cannabis Industry? CONTINUE READING.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Commission believes this “narrow timeframe” is an “unnecessary obstacle for compliance.” Attorney Rod Kight provides a copy of this recent letter on his blog, Kight on Cannabis. A license would also be required for out-of-state and online retailers.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

Unfortunately, that does not mean that sellers of these types of products should just wing it, given the proliferation of CBD online and in retail stores. These guidelines are about as robust as can be, and any retailer would be taking a huge risk by selling products that do not align with Shopify’s guidelines.

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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. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Though the rise in the popularity of cannabis-infused products has bolstered the market, the proliferation of products and concern over the use of certain products has prompted the need to revise industry compliance. Setting the Standard for Compliance. For a complete version of the rules, see here.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

on a dry weight basis and that is grown or possessed by a licensed grower in compliance with this chapter” and “ includes agricultural commodities and products derived from hemp and topical or ingestible consumer products, including food, food additives and food products derived from hemp.” 459 in March 27, 2019. Arizona.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2019

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 , the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”)—the agency that licenses distributors, retailers, testing labs, and event organizers—dropped its final regulations. But if he owns 1% of XYX Holdings, which has a 20% stake in ABC Retailer, he will need to be disclosed to the BCC and may be considered an owner.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

MDAR’s FAQs also state that Massachusetts was “waiting for additional guidance from USDA before developing a plan to ensure compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill[.]” When it comes to the sale of hemp-derived products, the MDAR states that it does not regulate the retail market and is limited to the wholesale market.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Licensed retailers are still free to sell CBD-infused edibles derived from marijuana, so long as those products were manufactured by a licensed processor. Washington processors are allowed to add Hemp-CBD to marijuana products so consumers, over the age of twenty-one, can still access Hemp-CBD by going to marijuana retailers.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

SB 6 was passed before the 2018 Farm Bill, in compliance with the 2014 Farm Bill. Under proposed rules, DNR will issue three “classes of industrial hemp registration for participation in the [Alaska Industrial Hemp Pilot Program],” for growers, processors and retailers. Processors may sell processed hemp or hemp products to retailers.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Berkley’s ordinance permits only three adult use retail establishments and three medical marijuana provisioning centers, and prohibits every other license type. Thus, if an applicant receives a medical provisioning center license for one location, it nonetheless implicates MRTMA by reducing the availability of adult use retail licenses.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2025

OLCC has been slow-playing this thing, in essence, allowing the judicial process to play out such that non-compliant businesses may come back into compliance without ever having to sign an LPA, once Judge Simon rules, as a matter of law. But they arent taking action against those licensees, either. So, they are not.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2019

In January 2019, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”)—which regulates cannabis delivery companies—issued Rule 5416(d) , which says that “A delivery employee may deliver to any jurisdiction within the State of California provided that such delivery is conducted in compliance with all delivery provisions of this division.”

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2019

In fact, after a few years and with the exception of competitive licensing regimes, state licensing slows down and is usually taken in-house by cannabis companies that formulate compliance teams. The slotting fee agreement essentially amounts to the lump sum fee the supplier pays to the retailer to reserve their sacred, strategic shelf space.

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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. Dispensaries and MMJ Laws: Retail Regulations Dispensaries are a crucial part of the medical marijuana ecosystem. Compliance with state laws and regulations is essential to avoid legal issues.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

At the same time, the state is trying to protect, promote, and grow the industry in a variety of ways, one of which is fighting off cities and counties to ensure that retail cannabis home delivery is allowed in every city and/or county no matter what.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Fast-forward to October 2018, and within days of legalization there are reports of bricks and mortar dispensaries with empty shelves , thousands of online orders left unprocessed, long lines outside stores, lots of frustrated retailers and consumers, and crashed websites. It’s all sort of spoken for across the entire country.”.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 14, 2019

We have been sounding the bell for at least a few years on this blog on that issue in the specific context of CBD. Mega-retailer CVS has already pulled some of them. The State Compliance Boondoggle. Still, in state cannabis licensing, compliance is king and there is no good excuse for breaking basic rules.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, or the plan submitted by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry that is in compliance with the U.S. Retailer sellers of Hemp-CBD must (1) register with the Office of Alcohol Tobacco Control (OATC) and (2) meet the above specific labeling and testing requirements. Arizona.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Still, some manufacturing and cultivation licensees opt to utilize distributors for sales and retail relationships with the distributor attempting to act like a brand house (more akin to the liquor model). This of course stripped distributors of what would have been a massive amount of power between cultivators, manufacturers and retailers.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 23, 2019

When I last wrote about Phase III back in February, things were still fairly up in the air for how the City would allocate the remaining coveted retail licenses. Prior to 4/20, the City of L.A. ” The Council (after a hearing with the Committee and the DCR) came back at the DCR with a different set of proposals for Phase III reform.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

SB 1020 provides for the creation of a plan for regulating the cultivation of hemp, pursuant to the 2018 Farm Bill, and legalizes the retail sales of hemp extract. FDACS has more information on retail hemp food establishment permits here. Senate Bill 1020 (“SB 1020”) went into effect on July 1.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A hemp licensee is exempt from criminal offenses for “producing, possessing, using, harvesting, handling, manufacturing, marketing, transporting, delivering, or distributing hemp” so long as the licensee is in compliance with the Act and DALS subsequent regulations. 2) Hemp seed that is capable of germination.” Arizona.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

These enhancements to existing safeguards on our platform will help patients and adult-use consumers find cannabis retailers that have provided evidence of state licensure,” Weedmaps Chief Executive, Chris Beals, said in the news release. It said that “later this year” it would begin requiring U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2019

If you recall, on March 1, the agency filed temporary hemp rules , which brought the ODA’s testing rules for hemp and hemp products intended for human consumption in compliance with those used in the testing of marijuana. Clarify requirements for individuals making retail sales of industrial hemp in Oregon. percent total THC.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

Dispensaries that are approved to operate have to do so in compliance with the regulations put forth by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, such as the certified seed-to-sale system, which tracks inventory and reports it to the state. In the state of Missouri, the retail sales tax on medical marijuana sits at 4%.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

Though it will be strange, the MCSB will very likely stick to its minimal vetting requirements while the BCC goes full bore on retailer, distributor, and lab owners and financial interest holders. Until then, retailers will bear the burden of CRP through the continued use of CRP exit packaging. Changes in ownership.

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