Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is required for individuals and businesses. There are several changes to the 2022 program. Previously, growers were not invoiced for the cost of the first sample; however, fees now will be charged for each sample collected. industrialhemp.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

This week, DCEO announced sample guidelines for the use of the Cannabis Loan Funds. The guidance states, “Cannabis Loan Funds shall be used for ordinary and necessary expenses to start and operate a cannabis business.” Based on the business type, the following loan amounts (from a total of $8.75

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Marijuana regulators in Oakland, California, have begun referring a handful of social equity licensees to the city’s collections department after they defaulted on loans intended to help get their companies started. According to a report shared with the Oakland Cannabis Commission on Oct.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2022

The move has put many CBD and hemp-related companies across the state in a precarious position at a time when small businesses are barely hanging on as it is. What does this mean for the Minnesota cannabis industry? On May 13, 2021, cannabis legalization received a 72-61 vote in favor in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

and Canada, Company Growth and New Integrations with Key Entities to Help Cannabis Entrepreneurs Grow their Businesses through Gift Card Technology. and Canadian cannabis markets. Founded in 2020, Birchmount brings gift card and related marketing solutions to cannabis retailers in the U.S. OAKLAND, Calif., seed round.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 5, 2021

“The inaugural Hemp Grower Conference will be an opportunity for hemp industry stakeholders to come together to learn valuable market insights and discover grower-specific innovations and technology solutions that will bolster their businesses,” said Group Publisher Jim Gilbride. For more information, visit www.GIEMedia.com.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

Bob Morgan introduced HB1189 , which would have refunded the excess money from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund back to registered medical cannabis patients in Illinois. The $40,000,000 transferred from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund into Cannabis Business Development Fund was increased from $12,000,000.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

On February 28, 2022, the Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS), a new section within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), released results from a community interest survey concerning Oregon’s still-developing psilocybin program. The survey’s results show strong interest in the psilocybin program, particularly in accessing services.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Emergency regulations for the equity license fee waiver program were approved today. –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis entrepreneurs affected by the War on Drugs can have their license or renewal fee waived, following the approval of emergency regulations issued by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC).

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 25, 2023

After weeks of wrangling on which items to include and exclude, the cannabis omnibus could not be agreed upon and was not brought up for a vote today, essentially killing all included items. The $40,000,000 transferred from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund into Cannabis Business Development Fund was increased from $12,000,000.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Although cannabis is still classified as a controlled substance at the federal level, New York State recently enacted the Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (MRTA), a law legalizing adult-use cannabis within the state. When will all five members of the Cannabis Control Board be appointed? [co-author: Natalie S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

The cannabis tax reform trailer bill will: Indefinitely suspend the cannabis cultivation tax effective July 1, 2022. Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

According to its sponsors and supporters, the Safe and Fair Enforcement (‘SAFE’) Banking Act would help address the challenges faced by small cannabis businesses that cannot currently access banking services or loans. Clarify that cannabis criminal records are not an automatic red flag. SSRN-id4188072.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

MAY 5, 2022

New Mexico cannabis businesses are expected to pay cannabis excise and gross receipts taxes by the end of this month. million the state is expected to collect from non-medical cannabis sales.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

EDMONTON, AB , June 2, 2021 /CNW/ – Nova Cannabis Inc. Nova has entered into 21 lease agreements for new retail locations across Ontario that will serve the communities where the value-conscious cannabis consumer works, shops, and lives. Growth in Ontario : On Track to open at least 30 Value Buds stores in 2021.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

On February 2, 2023, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) released an update regarding the interactive mapping tool for determining whether people meet have lived in Disproportionately Impacted Areas (“DIA”). Ultimately, the mapping tool is only intended for applicants to collect information about their eligibility.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

Most recently, Finkle led Arcview Ventures as CEO and co-founded The Arcview Collective Fund in 2018. Widely respected by the Arcview team and among members of the investment community, Finkle brings extensive experience in business operations, investment management, and fundraising from seed to growth capital. ”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2022

AB-195 contains several significant reforms to California’s cannabis laws. The most noteworthy changes are outlined below, beginning with the much-anticipated changes to cannabis taxes. California Cannabis Cultivation Tax Eliminated. The budget trailer bill eliminated the cannabis cultivation tax beginning July 1, 2022.

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Veriheal

JUNE 12, 2023

Meanwhile, a Denver cannabis enthusiast and Nuggets fan is working on two new cannabis cultivars that will get folks as elevated as the Nuggets are in the NBA finals. These special genetics are being bred to perfection by horticulturist and co-founder of Colorado’s Cherry Cannabis, Jason MacLean.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Last week, my colleague Jesse Mondry and I spent an hour discussing the challenging state of the cannabis industry and how it’s been impacting those who are considering litigation or other dispute resolution options. Get creative in cannabis litigation– and do it while you have the leverage!

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

When it comes to buying a cannabis enthusiast’s home, the resale value research is less clear, though 30% of realtors say they have struggled to sell a house where cannabis was grown. Legal cannabis raises home value. There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding cannabis and the real estate market.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

New York State’s recently passed 2024 budget includes many cannabis-related provisions, addressing enforcement, licensure, and penalties, with the goal of curbing the state’s illicit marijuana market. New power for the DOF to fine cannabis dealers who aren’t paying the proper state taxes. A new tax fraud crime.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Legal representation in disputes with insurers has become paramount for cannabis companies in an ever-expanding operational environment. Cannabis companies may seek to insure against risk of loss as a result of challenges such as unexpected fires, crop protection, business interruption, or adverse consumer reactions to products.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The largest legal cannabis market in the world just had the best quarter on record. billion in taxable cannabis sales and $333.2 million in total program tax revenue, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). billion in cannabis excise tax, $347.4 billion, which includes $1.4

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 24, 2021

On Raw Garden’s website, as of May 2021, the Santa Barbara-based cannabis cultivation business lists “839 strains and counting,” each one an example of the breeding program at the heart of the garden. With cannabis, that can come across as a lot of different notes. So that becomes a big issue.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s no secret that, among California’s many cannabis industry issues, local control continues to stymie the success of the Golden State’s industry. In this, California is not alone– most cannabis is all local. Back in August, I wrote about the cannabis tax measure in L.A. That’s a good thing.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2020

Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) issued a memorandum today explaining that medical marijuana businesses are deemed “essential” and may continue operating despite the spread of COVID-19. Governor Mills urged “non-essential” public-facing businesses to close but medical marijuana businesses are exempt from this guidance.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Lesotho has launched its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the first in the world that is centred around cannabis. Lesotho’s PM launches SEZ from cannabis facility. It has ambitions of being the biggest medical cannabis cultivation facility in the world.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

Cannabis Business Times writes… The proposal would provide $5 million annually to sheriff’s offices that request grants for deputies to be present during licensed cannabis inspections. Oklahoma-2022-HB3530-Comm_Sub. The measure, sponsored by Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

Good afternoon, The Governor’s Office today released a revised 2022-23 state budget proposal, building on the state’s ongoing work to make historic investments in California’s future, including efforts to create a safe, sustainable, and equitable legal cannabis market. million to help expand access to legal retail throughout California.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Because the City of Tucson is able to collect ordinary sales tax on marijuana sales as well as a share of the special marijuana tax the city is expecting about $9.7 Jeffrey Yates heads Tucson’s Business Services Department. He says, “The public safety component of our budget is our largest expenditure.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

These legislative developments have resulted in a tectonic shift in child custody matters and, in the business realm, spurred a tremendous upswing in entrepreneurial ventures for the production, manufacture, and distribution of cannabis-related products. This does not mean it is open season for cannabis consumers and patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

SB226 | 280e Language in Jeopardy – Please Call You Legislator This AM To Save Tax Parity For Your Business . SB 226 has our tax parity language in it that allows us to deduct the same expenses as other small businesses in the state. More information about the language and how it helps Missouri cannabis companies is below.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 4, 2021

In an age of unprecedented variety and quality in cannabis, it’s easy to think we’ve never had it better. But even in this era of plenty, there are still countless medical cannabis patients who cannot afford their medicine and don’t know where or how to find assistance. What is ‘compassionate care’ in cannabis?

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On December 1, 2022, the Los Angeles Controller released a report (PDF here ) with a pretty lame pun as a name: “High Maintenance: Review of the City’s Cannabis Regulation Efforts.” ” While the report’s name is bland, it reveals the pretty dire state of Los Angeles’s cannabis regulation and licensing.

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