Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

Under this plan, the first distributor in the chain of distributors would be responsible for remitting the cultivation tax, and retailers would be responsible for remitting the excise tax. The proposed changes to tax collection should be welcome news for distributors, but less welcome news for retailers.

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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. Santa Barbara County retail cannabis licenses were already subject to a tight cap, to boot.).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

We’ve got all sorts of public safety issues around [cannabis banking],” said California Senate Majority Leader Robert Hertzberg , the Democrat who authored the bill. “We We’ll be sure to track their movement on our blog and report back as appropriate. We have to come up with a way to make this work. Source: [link].

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

Citing research that shows the black market’s detrimental effects to the environment , public safety and lawful sales, Gov. California officials have announced they are bringing in the National Guard to “wage war” on individuals and businesses that are illegally farming, manufacturing and selling marijuana in the state.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

“Hopefully, the hearing will allow us to ascertain what steps we can take to encourage economic growth and public safety in that space.” Rachel Pross, Chief Risk Officer of Maps Credit Union, is scheduled to testify to Congress, as Maps began to serve the cannabis industry due to these safety issues.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 19, 2019

On June 26, 2019 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling in Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Thomas invalidating a two-year residency requirement for Tennessee retail liquor stores. TABC issues licenses to producers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Wider marijuana use will require employers to take action to ensure safe work environments for their employees, especially in safety sensitive settings. See our recent blog concerning a related Arizona court decision. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Include a disclosure statement that the food product has not been tested or evaluated for safety. If you follow our blog, you know it is wise not to make statements about the therapeutic value of Hemp-CBD products (see here and here ). 459 in March 27, 2019. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Cannabis cultivators and retail sellers have to pay their employees and rent in cash. This is a public safety hazard. Enormous sums of cash are transported around the city of Denver every day to be deposited into old-fashioned vaults. Ironically, U.S.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A compact likely would address jurisdictional issues and require a tribe to adhere to certain safety standards. The bill would amend MRTMA to make it more clear that MRTMA’s 10 percent excise tax is imposed on the consumer rather than the retailer. Check back with Dykema’s Cannabis Law Blog for more updates.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

of the Health & Safety Code. Finally, seeing as how the City of Los Angeles does not yet allow onsite consumption at MAUCRSA-licensed retail or microbusiness facilities within the City, I also wonder to what the MarketWatch article was referring when it mentioned “L.A.’s s first cannabis-friendly social club.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Exceptions apply to, among others, any position requiring a commercial driver’s license, positions requiring the supervision or care of children, medical patients, disabled or other vulnerable individuals, or safety sensitive positions, as determined by the enforcement agency and set forth in regulations pursuant to the ordinance.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

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. Processors must comply with all applicable health and safety standards.

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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

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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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

As a general consensus, the speakers working in and concerned with the CBD market want clarity and consistency for the purposes of product safety. Others requested consistent definitions, safety standards and protocols, and there was a push for interim guidance while FDA considers the rules needed to regulate the vast CBD market.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Seems like not a month goes by in California where the Assembly isn’t trying to pass a slew of cannabis bills to help regulate the state’s industry under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). And October was no different. ” Vape Cartridges and Pens.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

However, SB 538 does not “exempt any individual or entity from compliance with food safety and licensure laws, rules and regulations as set forth under the Oklahoma Public Health Code.” Products containing Hemp CBD, other than pharmaceuticals approved by the FDA (i.e., Whether the cannabidiol is synthetic or natural.

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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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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

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). As of summer 2017, because of a technical fix to the (now repealed) Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act and Prop.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JULY 27, 2022

The City of Mount Pleasant adopted a municipal ordinance pursuant to the MRTMA that authorized a maximum of 3 marijuana retailer licenses. The ordinance established nine criteria and created a selection committee consisting of the city clerk, the city planner, and the director of public safety. Ten applicants sought these 3 licenses.

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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

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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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2019

For background, the operative state cannabis law in California—the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Recreation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”)— allows cities and counties to “adopt and enforce local ordinances to. For example, only a small handful of the approximately 90 cities in Los Angeles County allow cannabis retail sales.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety. A 15% state retail sales excise tax. A state sales tax of 7.25% on retail cannabis sales, plus up to 1% local sales tax.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 2, 2019

In addition to authorizing the issuance of retail, wholesale and distributor permits to sell hemp-derived products, the bill also seeks to stimulate investment in farm operations across the state, with the inclusion of language favoring hemp-derived products grown in NYS.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

This post will cover the main changes (in our opinion) regarding the California Department of Public Health Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch’s (“CDPH-MCSB”) permanent regs. Until then, retailers will bear the burden of CRP through the continued use of CRP exit packaging. Changes in ownership.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 22, 2019

The state Senate voted 35 to 1 on Tuesday to pass a bill that would allow people to start banks and credit unions that could accept cash deposits from marijuana retailers. Those banks could issue special checks to the retailers that could only be used for certain purposes, including paying taxes and California-based vendors.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2019

In recent months, our California cannabis business attorneys have seen a good amount of “pay-to-stay” and slotting fee agreements between cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for dedicated, prime-time shelf space. For more on slotting fee agreements, see here. 2. Distribution Agreements. .

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Medical marijuana patients remain protected against discrimination, as long as the job is not safety-sensitive. The licensing process will begin in January, and retail sales will be legal sometime this spring. These dispensaries will be some of the first retailers to be licensed for recreational sales as well.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

The dispute over marijuana deliveries comes shortly after the regulation adopted by state bureau earlier this year, holding that businesses licensed by the state have permission to deliver marijuana – even in municipalities that have expressly banned the operation of marijuana retail locations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

As with any blog post from Cultiva Law, this is not legal advice and should not substitute for legal advice. Retailer (Storefront) – Also called a Type 10 license, Retailer (Storefront) licenses are for those that want to run a brick and mortar dispensary. What kind of license do I get?

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 21, 2021

CBD Safety. Although CBD is legal for consumption in the UK, not all retailers are as reputable as others, so how can you know you’re getting high quality CBD products? Easy things to look out for include: Clear labelling with details of CBD quantity.

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

That is, banks can now get involved, and if the banks get involved, the credit card companies can get involved, and if that happens, the big retailers will want part of that market like Target and Wal-Mart, “Sean explained. The post How US Farm Bill Makes CBD Legal appeared first on Medical Marijuana Blog.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

In addition, the CCB approved emergency lab testing regulations to expedite the expansion of laboratory testing facilities and sampling firms to ensure all cannabis grown by conditionally licensed cultivators has been tested before conditionally licensed retailers sell it in dispensaries. Blog: Cannabis & the Law.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

64 and the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MACURSA”) through into actual law, and cities and counties have inherent police powers anyway to ensure the protection of the health and well-being of their citizens. Of course, the local control pitch was a big part of getting Prop.

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