Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

Federal law isnt on your side Under federal law, cannabis with more than 0.3% You might still get some coverage under state trademark laws, or for federally legal products like hemp-based cosmetics or branded merchandise but it takes a strategic approach. Each state has its own rules, and they vary widely.

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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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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The majority opinion held that there as nothing in the ballot materials for the law that indicated voters had considered or were even aware of how this might impact possession of the drug in prison. The court stated, “it seems implausible that the voters intended to essentially decriminalize marijuana in prison.”

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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. As most people know, state law provides very generous authority to local jurisdictions regarding operational requirements and standards. Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

The FDA’s role in the cannabis legal landscape, and how the lack of leadership and regulation has led to complex state-by-state laws CBD companies must navigate. The lawful questions surrounding the incorporation of CBD into foods, beverages, and supplements, and the legal boundaries regarding health claims on Hemp products.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

The fact that Canadian laws do not require CHS-related disclosures is important, though. regulations around cannabis provision and sale—including those around packaging, labeling and warnings—are left to the states. copycat” lawsuits ensue, they would be on a state-by-state basis, implicating state law claims.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2020

Relying on the regulatory and legal uncertainty surrounding cannabidiol (CBD), Food and Drug Administration statements and state laws, several class actions have been filed since … Read More.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

To really understand the legal status of Hemp CBD in California, one should understand the state’s stance on “cannabis” The term “cannabis” is a legally defined term that means the Cannabis sativa L. Notably, the Sherman Law prohibits selling “adulterated” food. plant with more than.3%

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

We call the rights granted from usage, and without any sort of registration, “common law” trademarks. The good thing about this, is trademark law protects a brand’s trademark from the date of first use in commerce– even without a registration.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The intent of these types of laws is to protect farmers who use accepted and standard farming practices from nuisance lawsuits in certain circumstances. In California, at the state level, cannabis cultivation is not considered “agricultural” such that it would be eligible for protection under the Right to Farm Act.

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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 ). Failure to follow these very specific legal directives can lead to immediate criminal liability under federal law.

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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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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

market, this blog post provides a brief overview of the regulatory framework surrounding Hemp-CBD pet foods. STATE LAWS. Although the FDA prohibits the sale and marketing of Hemp-CBD pet foods in interstate commerce, several states have enacted legislation that expressly legalized the sale of these products.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Players in the cannabis space already understand that federal tax law as currently structured extracts a far greater tax bite from marijuana businesses than corresponding companies, as cannabis companies are prohibited from deducting their business expenses from gross income. Blog: Valuation Litigation & Shareholder Rights Blog.

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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. producers and consumers.'”

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. [ii] iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] viii] Id.

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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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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

federal law. Thirty-six states now permit medical marijuana, and 18 states provide laws for adult-use (recreational) cannabis. But federal tax law does not allow marijuana businesses to deduct their business expenses. Yet marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Rate this blog post.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

Keeping up with changing cannabis industry news is easy when you read and listen to the right cannabis websites, blogs, newsletters, and podcasts , but what about learning the laws and regulations that are unique to each state? National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) State-by-State Policies. NORML State Laws.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Recently, I traveled to Chicago to speak at a conference hosted by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) titled From Regs to Riches: Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis and Hemp Law. Before I get started, I want to provide a disclaimer for the non-lawyer readers of the blog. Model Rule 1.2(d)

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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. Featured image by 12019 on Pixabay.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

See our recent blog concerning a related Arizona court decision. Illinois is taking the route of full legalization of recreational marijuana. Bills are pending in the House and Senate. The House bill, HB0902 , as introduced “creates the Cannabis Legalization Equity Act.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

One of the most frequent questions we receive is whether CBD is a lawful additive in foods. The answer is often no depending on the state in which Hemp CBD food products will be sold. On March 13, 2019, AB-228 got some well-needed amendments which put the law much closer to actually allowing Hemp CBD to be included in food products.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

Under the new law, adults 21 and older can now visit licensed dispensaries in Illinois and buy up to 30 grams of flower, 5 grams of concentrate, or 500 milligrams of infused products such as edibles. The post A New Year in Illinois – First Day of Recreational Marijuana Sales appeared first on Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

Regulatory Questions Do your states cannabis laws mandate a specific type of entity? Some states require licensees to be nonprofits or to operate on a not-for-profit basis.) 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

The cannabis plant (“marijuana”) remains a Schedule I drug under federal law, despite the increasing number of states legalizing cannabis. It has long been held that no human can lay claim to nature’s handywork, such as natural phenomena, laws of nature, abstract ideas, and other basic building blocks on which all inventions rest. [3]

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 10, 2019

Let’s break down exactly what this law does and doesn’t do. First, the law doesn’t “legalize” psilocybin to the same extent that cannabis has been “legalized” in many states. Second, the law obviously changes nothing about the Controlled Substances Act or state law.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The laws about cannabis use in the U.S. Now you need to track the federal cannabis laws on top of your state’s regulations. government’s regulation states hemp is any plant under 0.3% Growing hemp is an easy process under the new federal laws. For more information on marijuana and hemp, browse our blog.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As expected, it will be highly regulated and can only be used by registered, qualified patients who have been diagnosed with a specific condition listed within the law by a medical practitioner. So where does that leave an employer who may have workers who want to take advantage of this new law ? Not under this law.

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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. MAUCRSA even envisions that large size (Type 5) cultivation licenses will be issued in 2023.

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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. We’ll be sure to track their movement on our blog and report back as appropriate. Source: [link].

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Veriheal

AUGUST 13, 2021

Check out our blog for more info. For instance, in North Carolina where cannabis is still very much illegal, the Cherokee nation in the western part of the state has legalized medical cannabis within their jurisdiction. But do note, people who leave tribal land with their purchases would be subject to state laws.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Federally recognized Native American tribes are considered independent sovereign nations, albeit subject to federal law. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

POSTED IN EMPLOYMENT LAW. The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. Both Houses have passed SB 1557 , a bill which amends and clarifies many portions of the cannabis-related laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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