Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

Congress should either legalize cannabis or stop deputizing banks as drug enforcement investigators. Although 18 states have fully legalized, cannabis is still a sticky issue for banks and other financial institutions because it remains illegal at the federal level. The State of Banking.

Banking 52

Banking State Laws Law DEA 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2019

Operational compliance has become paramount to the success of many cannabis businesses following new state regulations that went into effect earlier this year. For others, non-compliance has been a great downfall. As a result, cannabis regulations vary between states. MARGOLIN & LAWRENCE APRIL 30, 2019.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Legislation 45

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

San Diego’s Cannabis Business Division received a $764,261 grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control , intended to develop tools to help businesses comply with local and state laws, it was announced Monday. Procure equipment and software to inspect, track and actively regulate licensed businesses.

Business 52

Business Compliance Compliance Education 52

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

The NYSBA actually issued 3 separate determinations, each of which is incorporated into the New York Rules of Professional Rules of Conduct for attorneys: First, attorneys may now ethically provide legal services to assist clients in compliance with New York’s recreational marijuana law (the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act).

Business 105

Business Recreational State Laws Law 105

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. 16 and Dec.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Legality of Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Products Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and hemp products can be a tricky subject due to the varying legal regulations. While some states have legalized the use and distribution of Cannabis and CBD products, it is still considered illegal at the federal level. Can you mail CBD?

Hemp 52

Hemp CBD Legalization Packaging 52

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

DOJ “issues” The SAFE Banking Act neither legalizes cannabis nor reschedules it on the Controlled Substances Act. The example provided in the Memo is that the DOJ could not go after a “cannabis-related legitimate business” that’s engaged in state licensed commercial cannabis activities but also fraud.

Banking 80

Banking Compliance Compliance State Laws 80

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Last week, the House agreed and passed my amendments to forbid the federal government from interfering with cannabis programs in the states, D.C.

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Legislation Programs Marijuana Compliance 277

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

I’ve been on panels with many experts who rightly take the position that the way to get to federal legalization is through a piecemeal legislative process; chipping away at prohibition one legal reform at a time. In recent years, the IRS has increased its outreach to the industry to try to ensure compliance with IRC 280E.

Legalization 75

Legalization Banking Seed-To-Sale Compliance 75

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

We thank Andrew Sacks for highlighting this during yet another busy week. A bipartisan bill protecting state laws regulating marijuana use from the federal government was reintroduced on Thursday in the House and Senate. The legislation, which allows states to determine their own cannabis policies, was offered by Sens.

State Laws 59

State Laws Legislation Law Policy 59

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2020

State legal cannabis businesses are used to the specter of the federal government in the rear view mirrors of their lives and businesses. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that cannabis remains federally illegal.

DEA 98

DEA Business Compliance Compliance 98

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

It is a provision included in the ballot measure that voters in the state last year legalized recreational pot use for adults. The social equity program in Arizona is just one example of states legalizing marijuana and recognizing the communities that have long been harmed the most by prohibition. View original article.

Business 52

Business Programs State Laws Dispensary 52

MJ Business Attorneys

JUNE 20, 2018

” Although twenty-nine states have enacted laws permitting the use of medical marijuana, and nine states have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults, the clash with federal policy on cannabis has been a nightmare for marijuana businesses.

Banking 100

Banking Compliance Compliance Marijuana 100

Otherside Farms

MAY 5, 2020

It is very challenging to manage finances in any business, especially when it comes to small businesses. Still, there is a lot of perplexity about cannabis business financing. Still, there is a lot of perplexity about cannabis business financing. Financing Options for Weed Businesses.

Business 52

Business Banking Seed-To-Sale Compliance 52

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We recently wrote about three facts and myths from this massive development, but in this post I want to cover what I think legal cannabis looks like in the U.S. 280E from their business plans and medical research will finally open up, I think the longer game ultimately spells trouble for our current state-legal cannabis industry.

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Research and Development DEA Marijuana Pharmaceutical 113

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, I speak with Tony Repanich, President and Chief Operating Officer of Shield Compliance , a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses. Because there’s a lot of compliance issues in place here.

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Compliance Compliance Banking Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

Legal cannabis in the U.S. is a billion-dollar industry, but high overhead and the complex requirements to stay compliant with state laws and regulations make it hard for small business owners to succeed. For example, one of the easiest compliance mistakes a dispensary employee can make is improperly storing cannabis.

Compliance 45

Compliance Compliance Dispensary Seed-To-Sale 45

NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

The legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis at the state level has created a growing desire to roll out more products to more consumers. By analyzing this data, growers and businesses can make informed decisions about how to adjust the growing environment to maximize yield and quality.

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Supply Chain Data Strains Cultivation 93

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act recently signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York legalized recreational cannabis use by adults over the age of 21. Assessment of business and individual risks under federal and state cannabis-related laws. Corporate Law: Corporate Formatting and Governance.

Compliance 100

Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2020

Cannabis isn’t federally legal. Companies who operate in the cannabis space really only have the protection of the state’s laws in which they operate. Even full compliance with state laws is no shield to federal penalties or enforcement. Helix”) provides security services to cannabis businesses.

Business 89

Business Law Compliance Compliance 89

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. CA resident? DE resident? Massachusetts. Update : S.

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 183

The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2020

The California State Bar Ethics Committee recently adopted Opinion No. 2020-202, which concludes that attorneys may ethically advise clients regarding compliance with California’s cannabis laws and assist them with conduct permitted under state law, despite the fact that the client’s conduct may be prohibited under federal law.

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Compliance Compliance State Laws Law 107

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2019

In May Illinois sent a marijuana legalization bill to Governor J.B. On June 25 th , Pritzker signed the bill, officially making Illinois the 11 th state to legalize cannabis, and only the second state to pull this off through its legislature, according to Vox. Other states passed legalization through ballot initiatives.

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Legalization Marijuana Dispensary Recreational 76

SpeedWeed

MARCH 4, 2021

In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion regarding federal legalization of cannabis. 3884) passing the House of Representatives on December 4, 2020, a new presidential administration in place and the Democratic Party regaining control of the Senate, federal legalization of cannabis may happen sooner than some proponents expected.

Business 40

Business Legalization Legislation Dispensary 40

MJ Business Attorneys

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Fighting Investment Fraud in the Marijuana Business Industry. with defrauding investors about returns in cannabis businesses after Greenview used misleading marketing materials to raise over $3 million from investors. This is not the first SEC effort against investor fraud in the marijuana business industry.

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Marijuana Compliance Compliance Media 100

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

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. The sale generated $12.4

Business 52

Business Marijuana Retail Compliance 52

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts. That is changing.

Hemp 69

Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 69

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

A report accompanying the resolution noted that a majority of states now legalize marijuana for medical use, recreational use or both. Regardless of state law, so long as marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance such client’s marijuana business activities remain federally criminal conduct,” the report continued.

State Laws 80

State Laws Compliance Compliance Recreational 80

MJ Business Attorneys

AUGUST 27, 2019

” The ABA’s solution to federal regulatory reform is essentially an endorsement of the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act (“STATES Act”). Encouraging careful scientific study of marijuana will be beneficial regardless of the direction of marijuana law reform in the future.”

Research and Development 100

Research and Development Legislation Banking Compliance 100

MJ Business Attorneys

AUGUST 27, 2019

” The ABA’s solution to federal regulatory reform is essentially an endorsement of the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act (“STATES Act”). Encouraging careful scientific study of marijuana will be beneficial regardless of the direction of marijuana law reform in the future.”

Research and Development 100

Research and Development Legislation Banking Compliance 100

SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% But how long will that legal status last?

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Legalization DEA Supply Chain Hemp 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Advertisers will, among many other things, need to: Demonstrate the product’s compliance with all other (legal and regulatory) standards. Such products must contain the advertised amount of hemp-derived compounds and must comply with legal requirements related to cannabinoid substances and ingredient levels.

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Policy CBD Supply Chain Compliance 68

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2021

being deluged by legalization bills, a tripartisan group of senators from the Senate Armed Services Committee have penned a letter urging President Biden to sign the legislation as is, and to keep intact the language already passed in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Here’s their letter.

Banking 52

Banking Safety Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Because they are held to consistent standards and must prove compliance with these standards, companies which obtain GMP certifications can often present stronger acquisition targets. Kim Stuck is the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting , a compliance strategy and services provider serving the hemp and cannabis industries nationwide.

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Hemp Compliance Compliance Safety 76