Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

CCPA is a massive privacy law similar in scope to the European Union’s infamous General Data Protection Regulation, and applies to many businesses (not just cannabis businesses) that are based in or even “do business” in California. For businesses that are subject to CCPA, compliance can be rough.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2019

iv) Violation of employment conditions pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement; or. (2) 2) Where the employer is a federal contractor or otherwise subject to federal law such that failure of the employer to take such action against the employee would cause the employer to lose a monetary or licensing related benefit.

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 19, 2020

The Company’s staff has undergone extensive health and safety training. “The health and safety of our employees, customers, and community remain our top priority as the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact people and businesses nationwide. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information.

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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.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

Since the passage of the Farm Bill in December of 2018 , there has been a marked uptick in interest in the cannabidiol (CBD) space from businesses and users alike. Current federal law expressly allows for the distribution of hemp-derived CBD products that contain 0.3% The FDA is collecting data to fill these gaps. What’s Next?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. These dispensaries prioritize patient education and safety, providing a professional and comfortable experience for all visitors.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2022

Brentwood has regulated marijuana cultivation inside homes since 2017, when it incorporated state law into its municipal code, she said. If the property owner is unable to pay the fine, it would go to collections and there could be a lien against the property, the code enforcement supervisor added.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CDC Issues “Best Practices” for Businesses on Employed Drivers and Cannabis Use. The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. Newsworthy Highlights.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I can address the procedures and future plans for the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. The California Business and Professions Code, in section 26001(c), defines a cannabis license “applicant” as “an owner applying for a state license pursuant to this division.” The response we received from CDPH was.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

The FDA explains it is monitoring the selling of CBD and Delta-8 THC products out of a growing safety concern. COAs are generally issued by accredited laboratories and many states require sellers to include COAs with each cannabis or CBD product. Some states require all product labels to have custom QR codes that link to a COA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

FGW”), a company that has the conditional use approval necessary to operate a cannabis dispensary and related businesses located in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. This dispensary will be neighborhood-oriented, including the hiring of local staff, the selection of local products and the promotion of community safety.”.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

However, almost nowhere in the Golden State can new marijuana business owners say it’s been an easy road. 64, which opened the doors to recreational marijuana, imparted a significant amount of power and discretion to local jurisdictions to decide the type and volume of marijuana businesses that would be allowable.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Ordinance to Allow for the Licensing and Operation of Marijuana Hospitality Businesses and Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Businesses. In November 2016, Denver voters approved Initiative 300 (“I-300”) to give businesses the ability to apply for a license to allow for adult marijuana consumption in designated areas.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement. She added, “Here, we are faced with the challenge of balancing public safety concerns like robberies, which the use of body cameras are intended to deter, with individual privacy.”.

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 19, 2020

The Company’s staff has undergone extensive health and safety training. “The health and safety of our employees, customers, and community remain our top priority as the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact people and businesses nationwide. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

Los Angeles marijuana delivery business attorneys are paying close attention to this litigation, wherein plaintiff cities argue that by allowing home deliveries in cities where it is restricted, the state is breaking key provisions of Prop. 64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Attorney General said he’d favor a new bill protecting cannabis businesses and users from federal prosecution as long as they were in compliance with federal law. This measure has broad bipartisan support, as does another that would shield banks doing business with these companies from federal money laundering charges.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

With the states, the feds, and the locals all making up their own rules for hemp and cannabis operations and prohibitions, the illicit market continued to thrive – creating financial hardships for licensed operators and a safety crisis for consumers. The End of the Collective Era. July 2019 – Social Equity Vetting.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

You cannot move your marijuana business without prior approval from the WSLCB. As soon as you know you plan to move to a new location, apply for a change of location through Business Licensing Services, here. The policy only applies to approved owners who are investing their own personal money into the business.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As characterized by Congresswoman Schakowsky , the bill “will provide cosmetics safety that consumers and workers want and deserve; address the over-exposure to toxic chemicals that communities of color and professional salon workers experience every day; and hold companies accountable for the safety of ingredients in their products.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

According to a press release issued by the House Committee on Financial Services on March 26, 2019, committee chairwoman, Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA), remarked, the SAFE Banking Act “addresses an urgent public safety concern for legitimate businesses that currently have no recourse but to operate with just cash.”

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

Any issue not addressed in the lease will be governed by state law. State law tends to be very protective of tenants in residential leases, but provides little protection to commercial tenants. Accordingly, state law governs the notice and cure process, which is bad for tenants, especially in the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

The alleged violations involve “pervasive irregularities” that prevented regulators from evaluating whether products from the licensees’ cultivation facilities were properly tested for quality and safety, security camera outages that were not reported to regulators, and improper use of pesticides on their products. On June 8, 2022, the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

The statute specifically excludes from the scope of the law applicants for employment in the following positions: Police officers; Certain construction workers; Positions requiring a commercial driver’s license; Providers of care to children, medical patients or other “vulnerable persons” recognized by applicable law; and. “In

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Solicited by a formal Congressional Request for Information (RFI) on ideas for how to regulate hemp-derived CBD, public feedback included a diverse range of perspectives from businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .”

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

There are five important “categories,” that require company leaders’ utmost focus and attention as they launch a compliant cannabis business in a newly legal state. Non-compliant businesses face the risk of being shut down and attract negative attention to the cannabis industry. One commonality among all states is cost.

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

Edibles must be tightly dosed, extracts must be extremely pure and flower has to be clean in order to be legally sold in the state. While this does add more costs, it also ensures safety for users, which has to be a good thing. These ensure even better protection for users when buying cannabis products in the state.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses. That study found that “single-family residences close to a retail conversion (within 0.1

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We wanted to investigate, so after collecting samples from online stores and brick-and-mortar smoke shops, we commissioned FESA Labs to perform independent testing on 51 delta-8 products. Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Table of Contents. Executive Summary.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?” Discussion.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Despite legalization in the majority of states, however, federal law (i.e., the Controlled Substances Act of 1970) does not allow any trade or business in trafficking either medical or recreational marijuana. This conflict between federal and state law has raised concerns among CPAs providing services to the marijuana industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

Proposition 64 spawned the Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). All California cannabis businesses must be immediately issued a California license upon completion of all local requirements for engagement in commercial cannabis activity”. MAUCRSA established a state-wide regulatory system for cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Federal law enforcement would no longer be able to bust people for weed-related crimes, unless they were in violation of state law. Legal weed businesses would be able to open bank accounts, access loans, or list on the US stock market.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

The STATES Act passes in Congress, the President signs it and it becomes law which means that in the states where cannabis is legal : Banking system becomes available to cannabis businesses. 280E is effectively repealed and cannabis businesses are no longer subject to the broad disallowance of expenses.

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