The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The legal cannabis business is spreading like weeds. As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Yes, also be worried if you engage in business in the U.S. 1621 et seq.,

DEA

SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

Many advocacy groups fear that foreign corporations have already lined legislators’ pockets to ensure they can easily do business in the country, ultimately changing how legalization will impact consumer rights and rural and indigenous communities. . are some of the businesses salivating to penetrate the still-gestating industry.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The decriminalization of cannabis in some states, and its partial decriminalization at the federal level, has created an explosive market for cannabis itself and the myriad chemicals that compose the plant. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) decriminalized those cannabis plants and parts having low concentrations (up to 0.3%

THC

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The legal cannabis business is spreading like weeds. As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Yes, also be worried if you engage in business in the U.S.

DEA

The Herb Collective

AUGUST 26, 2016

In essence what this means is the DEA and federal prosecutors can no longer take advantage of a flaw in the system by using funds as they please. Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act Proposed by House Representative Jared Polis, this act would decriminalize marijuana at a federal level, making it exactly like like alcohol.

Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

These therapists will likely benefit from further decriminalization measures and may be able to transition to state-regulated systems as these go live. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) currently has guidance published for those interested in petitioning for a religious exemption to the CSA.

Clinical Trials

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Many producers expressed concerns that the DEA’s interim final rule would criminalize the processing of hemp extracts. The bill would also get rid of the USDA’s requirement that only DEA laboratories can test hemp products. There are currently zero DEA registered labs in my home state and [only] one in New England,” Pingree said.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NORML Outreach Director Kevin Mahmalji reported that one Florida Municipality Is Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Measure. Coastal Breeze News reported on July 21, 2019 that Florida currently is Working Together to Fix a Broken Political System. Florida’s marijuana future is showing promise.

Marijuana

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

House of Representatives, the Biden Administration just announced that cannabis is now decriminalized, and that all federal cannabis convictions are hereby expunged. It would be great, though, if the Biden Administration would live up to its campaign promise to “decriminalize the use of cannabis and expunge all prior cannabis use convictions.”

Decriminalization

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Ideas ranged from legalization on day one (Sanders) to decriminalization and expungement (Bloomberg). In many states, cannabis stores and dispensaries were considered essential businesses. Virginia decriminalized marijuana. The DEA released an interim hemp rule that the industry hated. Which brought us to May.

DEA

The Blunt Truth

MAY 20, 2021

On the federal level, Republicans proposed decriminalizing marijuana. The DEA moved forward on cannabis research (really!). federal decriminalization. Dave Joyce (R-OH), would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing it. And finally, a racehorse tested positive for CBD. mississippi.

Decriminalization

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. . View original article. The post NationalLink Inc.

Business

Canna Law Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Recently, our attorneys have seen has been a large uptick in interest, both from consumers and businesses, in ketamine and psychedelics. We have worked with kratom industry businesses sporadically, going back to 2015.

Legalization

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

It’s been a busy week for the Golden State. In other news, a federal court ruled that the state must turn over information concerning three marijuana businesses to the DEA. The DEA said it was necessary for an investigation into the illegal import and transport of marijuana oil from Mexico. california. the more act.

DEA

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Mace’s bill, while decriminalizing cannabis completely and getting it off of schedule I, would also have the Feds regulate cannabis like alcohol while deferring ultimately to the states on licensing and other commercial regulations. Here are the other main business and regulatory highlights as we see them: Role of the FDA and USDA.

DEA

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

He has been a leading out-of-the-box guide to hundreds of growing businesses in his over 30 years of experience. Regulatory authority would move from the DEA to the FDA, but also the ATF and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). If this were eliminated, many small businesses could be helped.

Banking

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Cities around the country decriminalized (and more are decriminalizing) a host of other psychedelics. In short, physicians prescribe and administer it for certain approved indications, need to register with the DEA, need to follow strict security and reporting protocols, and much more.

Decriminalization

Veriheal

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is now mandated to approve applications to be manufacturers of marijuana-derived, FDA-approved drugs under the bill. Rescheduling cannabis and decriminalizing cannabis do not mean the same thing for federal legalization. The law gives the U.S.

Clinical Trials

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis. It would transfer primary agency jurisdiction over cannabis from the DEA to the FDA, TTB, and ATF.

Research and Development

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

But these aren’t the days of yesteryear, and cannabis businesses now have some rights. Empyreal operates in 28 states, acting as a cash courier for cannabis businesses and their banks. Picture this: You are hauling cash for local businesses through the desert when a group of armed police officers stops you without cause.

Dispensary

Veriheal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Historically, it has been difficult for cannabis-related businesses to access reliable financial services due to its illegal federal status. The SAFE Banking Act will provide state and federal protection to financial institutes providing services to cannabis-related businesses. CRO Financial Services: The SAFE Banking Act.

Access

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. There are questions about the logistics of opening and running one of these types of businesses, given the complex interplay of laws and regulations promulgated by bodies from the U.S.

Legalization

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

Banking

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

Banking

SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

It would have provided relief to existing businesses without offering relief to the 500,000 Americans arrested for cannabis every year. The bill would also direct the federal Small Business Administration to create a Cannabis Opportunity Program. Take the DEA out of the cannabis law enforcement business.

Marijuana

Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2022

Thanks DEA. During that same year, personal cannabis possession below two ounces was decriminalized and people who were previously convicted with a minor cannabis-related conviction were told that their records had been expunged. And the government wants to monetise the industry and make cultivation a viable business.

Cannabis

SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

Packaging

NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As of this writing, cannabis remains a prohibited Schedule 1 drug, defined by the DEA as having “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” . One achievable goal in 2022 is to work towards federal reform and decriminalization rather than full-scale legalization. The nearly $100 billion U.S.

Law

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ask any marijuana business to identify why it isn’t making money and the answer is often IRC 280e. This aspect of the tax code is a disaster for licensed marijuana businesses. Poll after poll reveals that support for the legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana keeps increasing. Reason 1: Money. Reason 2: Politics.

Marijuana

Canna Law Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Like Nadler’s bill, the States Reform Act would decriminalize cannabis federally and defer cannabis regulation to the states, just like alcohol. The bill would remove marijuana and THC from the Controlled Substances Act, transfer regulatory jurisdiction of cannabis from the DEA to the FDA, and impose a federal excise tax on marijuana sales.

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2022

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. We should also note that the Warren-Booker letter is not the first time our cannabis business lawyers have had the U.S.

Law

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, a designation reserved for drugs with no medical value and a high potential for abuse. Allow legitimate cannabis-related businesses to access Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and services. More States Favor Cannabis Legalization.

Recreational

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Mr. Blumenauer, or “Earl” as he often asked to be called, has been a leading proponent of cannabis reform since 1973, when Oregon was the first state to decriminalize user amounts of the substance. More recently, Blumenauer continues to press DEA to increase transparency  in the scheduling review process.

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Biden is absolutely right to point out that cannabis has no business on schedule I. Unlike with schedule I narcotics (which are essentially off limits), DEA has very stringent regulations concerning manufacturing, distribution, storage, and prescription of schedule II through V drugs. This wouldn’t be a welcome change.

DEA

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2022

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. We should also note that the Warren-Booker letter is not the first time our cannabis business lawyers have had the U.S.

Law

The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

In addition, the presidentiables should talk about the potential economic benefits of cannabis from job creation to taxes that businesses pay to boost the economy. Decriminalize recreational marijuana use and expunge prior convictions. 29, 2020, for the legalization of marijuana and opioid decriminalization.

Decriminalization