Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

In New Jersey, where the recently legalized adult-use cannabis industry has been estimated to be worth more than $2 billion annually, cannabis operations will be required to consider and address environmental impacts. 22, 2021 to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis in New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on Feb.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

We always say we arent giving legal advice on this blog. states, a brokeror any non-lawyerproviding a contract for a party to use in commerce is too-often engaged in the unlawful- or unauthorized practice of law” (UPL). Even then, you almost certainly want lawyer eyes on it. A template with bold disclaimers, no less?

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

Rod Discusses Legal Challenges Facing Hemp and CBD with The CBD Guide. Some of the biggest legal challenges that cannabis businesses face, such as the lack of access to banking, and merchant processing. Some of the biggest legal missteps CBD businesses make, and how they can be avoided. June 8, 2021.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 9, 2022

The Top 20 Cannabis Law Blogs were selected by Feedspot, a social website that compiles news feeds from online sources. For the second year in a row, The Blunt Truth was selected from numerous Cannabis Law blogs in Feedspot’s index using search and social metrics. Thanks to our readers for the continued support!

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

From a regulatory perspective, the legal status of CBG products may be less problematic than CBD products. We have explained on this blog that it is illegal to add CBD to many products, in FDA’s view , due to the “drug exclusion rule.” The international legal framework seems promising as well. Why is that? First, some context.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 2, 2019

Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. Even though the FDA has approved certain hemp and CBD products, the sale of those products was not legal in Florida until the state passed a bill to authorize a state hemp program this spring. The governor has not yet signed the bill into law.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

Ever since 2016, California has had marijuana legalization throughout the state. However, whether you like to get your gear from a local dispensary, or a service such as Me Time Box , it is important to know the inner workings of the legalization. You don’t want to accidentally break the law, so it is crucial to do your research.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Connecticut.

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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 ). What are the exact legalities behind ketamine? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to cities and counties.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

APRIL 9, 2025

and Guam having fully legal operating cannabis markets under their own laws, banks are put in an awkward position because of the inconsistencies between state and federal law. Thus, legal and compliant payment solutions (beside cash) can prove difficult to identify. With 24 states, Washington D.C,

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

For many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be a savvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarks generally, check out our webinar, Trademarking Cannabis: Cutting Through the Legal Haze ). Federal law isnt on your side Under federal law, cannabis with more than 0.3% Even some products with 0.3%

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. ” What Federal Law Says. ” What Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. §

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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. Convincing these former traffic-light coalition members to reverse their stance on legalization seems unlikely. over drug control obligations.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 8, 2019

California is on the brink of legalizing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) in many products—well, sort of. The law at issue is Assembly Bill 228 (“AB-228”), and I’ve been writing about it since it was introduced in January 2019 (for my posts on it, see here , here , and here ).

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 29, 2020

Marijuana laws throughout the United States have changed drastically in recent years, and this includes major changes to the state of Arizona and the leadership’s attitude toward cannabis. The AZ Cannabis 2020 movement is centered on the new marijuana legalization ballot up for votes this year.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The men appealed to the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento, which overturned their convictions after determining that while they could not legally eat or smoke pot in prison, possession of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense. The state supreme court weighed in after a challenge from the state attorney general.

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Canna Care Docs

AUGUST 9, 2022

Thanks to a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1, the registration process for medical cannabis patients is now quicker and less of a burden. To be approved for medical cannabis in Virginia, you must be a legal resident. What are the medical cannabis possession laws in Virginia? Virginia is different, however.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I am proud to be part of the legal team with co-counsel Andrea Steel , David Sergi , Katie Frank , Scott Field , and David Gonzalez , representing hemp advocates Sky Marketing Corp dba Hometown Hero , Create a Cig Temple LLC , Darrell Suriff, and David Walden. You can contact him by clicking here. .

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2025

Cannabis LLC operating agreements don’t have to break the bank Cannabis entrepreneurs often worry about legal costs, especially in the early stages. That said, trying to draft an agreement without legal counsel is risky. In some states operating agreements are required by law. Ownership and management confusion is common.

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NewsMunchies

MAY 8, 2023

There is an ethical issue with a judge recommending medication in the same way it would be problematic for a doctor to give legal advice. Florida has done a dangerous dance by refusing to legalize adult-use marijuana and severely limiting medical marijuana’s applications. The two are mutually exclusive. How did we get here?

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Back in March, former Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commission, Scott Gottlieb, explained it would take several years for the agency to come up with rules that would legalize the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp-CBD) in food products, unless Congress stepped in. House of Representatives. Overall, both of these effort by U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2019

The law wouldn’t allow complete legalization without regulation. It still makes clear that bringing cannabis into a jurisdiction would be unlawful where it would violate the laws of that jurisdiction. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more details and updates.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. In the U.S.,

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2025

Weve long anticipated this ruling here on the blog, because it wasnt a particularly close call. I previously highlighted BM 119s Constitutional and labor law exposure, and explained how this initiative arose after a stymied legislative effort by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 (UFCW 555).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

by David Standa | Jun 3, 2021 | Legalization , Legislation , Licensing , Recreational Marijuana | New Mexico. Be sure to follow our blog if you are interested in seeking licenses in New Mexico and to stay abreast of what is happening in the cannabis industry. The next key date in that timeline is June 29.

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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

MAY 6, 2025

There is a spectrum of distinctiveness, and where a mark falls on that spectrum determines both its legal protectability and its effectiveness as a brand. In general, the more distinctive the mark, the stronger it is in identifying the source of goods or servicesand the broader the legal protection it can receive.

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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

MARCH 8, 2023

LEX BLOG By Gene Markin & Stark & Stark on March 8, 2023 Both marijuana and hemp belong to the genus plant cannabis sativa and are slightly different “breeds” of the same “species.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

The new rule prohibits: Marketing that appeals to children, including certain wording and imagery (as defined by Florida law). Qualified patients would need a certificate from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to legally grow cannabis at home.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

So for now, the sale of CBD-infused foods is lawful in the UK so long as these products are: Properly labeled, including free of health claims; Safe to consume; and. Do not contain THC or other controlled substances. Nevertheless, the guidelines also create some serious challenges for the industry.

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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. CCPA is by far the most significant and expansive U.S.

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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. Legalization of Medical Marijuana in Iowa: The legalization of medical marijuana in Iowa marked a significant turning point in the state’s approach to cannabis.

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