NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. Florida NORML Lobby Days. Memphis NORML Lobby Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 15, 2022

Varone is the author of two books, Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services and Fire Officer’s Legal Handbook, and remains active as a deputy chief in Exeter, RI. That straightforward approach did not change when states began to legalize medical marijuana or decriminalize marijuana possession.

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

We’ve outlined everything you need to know about the state laws, the application process, and why you might consider applying for a medical marijuana card in the first place. Contact us at Canna Care Docs in Maine to schedule an appointment or book a telemedicine appointment online. Who qualifies for medical cannabis in Maine?

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SMPL

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

A Harvey man told authorities the four packages he received through the mail at an Elmwood business contained hemp and that he had the paperwork to document their legality. Anthony Le, 35, whom state records list as a managing member of Urban Nola, was booked with felony possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is no more denying it – cannabis should be legalized. This feeling is shared almost unanimously among Americans, with 91% of those polled in a 2021 Pew poll saying cannabis should be legal for medical use, and even a strong majority (60%) favoring both medical and adult-use. The cannabis reform bill of the hour.

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

This will also foster the rule of law by ensuring that those working in the state-legalized legitimate cannabis industry can seek counsel and help prevent money laundering and other crimes associated with off-the-books cash transactions.”.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 22, 2023

As one of the many states ( 22, in fact ) that have legalized both medical and adult-use cannabis, Nevada offers the best of both worlds. According to Nevada state law, you may grow your own medical marijuana for the following reasons: 1. Book an appointment today for a medical evaluation with our Nevada marijuana clinic.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

The case was appealed to the state Supreme Court, which ruled that the drug law was unconstitutional because it criminalized passive, unknowing conduct, which in turn violates the right to due process. The post Washington State Cops Are Pissed They Can’t Keep Arresting People for Drug Possession appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 5, 2020

It’s all about the understanding of the legal framework under which you are working and finding businesses that have arisen to solve their own financial problems. Legal Challenges in Cannabis Business Financing. The main issue with financing a cannabis business is in the complexity of the legal system.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2022

On Tuesday, the City Council clarified its rules on growing marijuana beyond the legal six-plant limit inside a personal residence. Nearby in Antioch where several legal dispensaries operate, the city does not have such regulations on its books for marijuana cultivation in personal residences.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

Civilized’s Editorial On Harborside Ruling : “US Tax Court Rules That Legal Cannabis Dispensaries Are Just Drug Traffickers”. As a result, the effective federal tax rate for legal cannabis businesses can reach 70% to 90%. For some legal cannabis firms, Section 280E is enough to force them out of business.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The hemp-derived cannabinoid market continues to grow and evolve despite lingering questions over federal legality and numerous state laws that try to keep pace. Much has been written about new “legal” hemp products that contain intoxicating delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THC-O Acetate. with the authors.

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CannaMD

MARCH 10, 2020

According to Florida state law, additional conditions may also qualify, including: Any other “diagnosable, debilitating condition of the same like, kind, or class” (such as anxiety , depression , or migraines ). Check out CannaMD ‘s FREE e-book: Medical Marijuana Basics ! Crohn’s Disease. Multiple Sclerosis.

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CannaMD

MARCH 16, 2020

According to Florida state law, additional conditions may also qualify, including: Any other “diagnosable, debilitating condition of the same like, kind, or class” (such as anxiety , depression , or migraines ). Check out CannaMD ‘s FREE e-book: Medical Marijuana Basics ! Crohn’s Disease. Multiple Sclerosis.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

Listen & Subscribe: Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. But sometimes one unintended consequence of adult-use legalization is that the market no longer caters to medical patients. What is the relationship between medical and recreational legalization?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Recent decisions in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, point to troubling developments in the treatment of cannabis related contract disputes that find themselves in federal court. Left Coast finally asked the court to refer the case back to state court or allow them to amend the initial pleading.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

In a joint op-ed in Fox Business today, American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols and Credit Union National Association President and CEO Jim Nussle called on lawmakers to resolve the existing conflict between federal and state law with respect to proceeds from cannabis-related businesses. Published July 18, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

To a large extent legalization of adult-use cannabis, including New York’s passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 (MRTA), has eclipsed other developments in the cannabis sector over the past year. Reprinted with permission from the June 30, 2021 edition of the New York Law Journal © 2021 ALM Media Properties, LLC.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

There are very few laws or regulations here on hemp and Hemp CBD, and most of them take a very restrictive view towards what kinds of products are allowed to be sold. There is actual law on the books for cultivation, but it mostly sat there for a few years and is only now coming to light.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

More and more states across the South are adopting medical marijuana regimes. One such pain for marijuana businesses is the tension between following state laws on a product that is still illegal at the federal level. Know your local laws. Various states have legalized marijuana in various ways.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Federal Legalization – Then What? Let’s think through a couple of scenarios and have a peek at the landscape in a post-legalization world. Let’s begin with the following: STATES Act Becomes Law. Federal Legalization – Then What?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

As of October 21, 33 states and the District of Columbia have allowed the use of medical marijuana. In addition, recreational marijuana is legalized in 10 states and the District of Columbia (see Exhibit 1 for details). Despite legalization in the majority of states, however, federal law (i.e.,

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

While you still can’t register trademarks with the USPTO for cannabis goods, there is now all kinds of intellectual property and brand strategy that goes into state law registration and registration for ancillary goods and services classes. Intellectual property. No industry is safe from litigation.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

However, despite the federal prohibition roadblock, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana and 11 have voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use as well. One of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana was Colorado, followed by Washington and Oregon. 1] [link] ; [link]. [2] 1] [link]. [2]

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Connor & Connor PLLC

AUGUST 30, 2018

Thirty states and the District of Columbia currently have laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form. However, marijuana remains illegal under Federal law, and this creates an uncertain landscape for marijuana businesses in the preparation of their Federal income tax returns and in handling an IRS audit.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

The courts have consistently held that marijuana dispensaries operating in compliance with state law are trafficking in controlled substances and are subject to Section 280E.[11] United States , 313 F.2d Separate books and records should be maintained for each separate “trade or business.”. 1971-83; Peterson Produce Co.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

As we have mentioned, Ravin’s argument that he has a fundamental right to possess marijuana for personal use rests on both federal and state law, and centers on what may broadly be called the right to privacy. The Court took care to limit its holding to mere possession of obscene materials by the individual in his own home.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

ChatGPT seems to follow a dry book report format. My queries are in bold and the unedited text that was generated by ChatGPT follows: What are the greatest political challenges to legalizing marijuana at the federal level? Ted Chiang’s recent article for the New Yorker on ChatGPT may explain why. In any event, ChatGPT is pretty fun!

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

The police chief of Fairfield Bay (Van Buren County) formed a committee this week to oppose the legalization of recreational marijuana in Arkansas. The committee stated in its filing that its purpose is to “oppose the 2022 proposal to amend the Arkansas constitution, which would ‘legalize’ under state law the ‘recreational use’ of marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

After Drug Task Force officers booked the woman, she flipped off the camera for her mugshot as a token of defiance. . Tennessee still does not have a cannabis industry, and is only one of 14 states that still does not have some type of medical system in place. Call it an “island of prohibition.”. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

Then you compound that with the fact you’ve gotten federal law different from state law. They kind of want to find their way into the legal banking market. You’ve got a product that can easily move from the legal market to the illicit market. And so that adds a different level of risk and uncertainty.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

Financial institutions, even in states where cannabis is legal, are usually hesitant to serve cannabis businesses while cannabis remains illegal at the federal level.” states, it’s been years since cannabis was legalized for medical or recreational purposes, yet you still can’t buy it with a credit card.”

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 14, 2021

A once-significant player in Nevada’s cannabis industry is in the final stages of liquidating more than $12 million worth of assets under the guidance of a state court, offering a potential road map for marijuana businesses that are barred from seeking federal bankruptcy protection. CWNevada was facing $1.25 The penalties and another $1.5

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Those fears were confirmed when Sessions formally rolled back the Cole Memo, a federal directive under the Obama administration not to pursue criminal actions or civil forfeiture against marijuana businesses that were abiding state law. He personally, however, is opposed to marijuana legalization. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

It’s been tough to keep track of everything that’s gone on, so today I’m going to take a page out of legendary Italian director Sergio Leone ‘s book and break down the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in all things related to cannabis smoke. The Good. On September 13, 2019, the U.S. Why is this decision good? Preemption!

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2019

At the present time, state medical and recreational legalization have no impact on federal drug control laws. Although many states have chosen to legalize medical marijuana and four have legalized recreational use, such state actions continue to conflict with federal law. Emphasis added).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. Colorado has legalized both recreational and medical use of cannabis.

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