MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 6, 2023

It’s an especially challenging time for cannabis businesses. Although legal cannabis markets exist at some level in the majority of states in the country today, they fight to survive amidst a web of restrictive and confusing regulations that make it difficult for businesses to operate in the black.

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Otherside Farms

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s no secret the cannabis industry is booming. in particular, regulators are beginning to crack down on what has been the wild west of marijuana sales for the past two decades since the legalization of medical cannabis in California back in 1996. Take Cultivate Holdings as an example. Cultivate Holdings. In the U.S

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. For many in the cannabis industry, April 1, 2022 is seen as a day of reckoning following the July 2021 passage of Assembly Bill 141 and Senate Bill 160 (collectively, the Cannabis Trailer Bill). Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2021

Our client, a vertically integrated operator of licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities is looking for a Director of… Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

We worked diligently with the Cannabis Control Commission to resolve the investigation that has stalled our remaining state licenses for the past two years,” said Gary Santo, CEO of TILT . “We TILT helps cannabis businesses build brands. Both facilities are fully built out. To learn more about TILT, visit www.tiltholdings.com .

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Humboldt County Grower’s Alliance, in partnership with the Origins Council, hosted a conversation Thursday surrounding compliance with new state guidance for cannabis trade samples and medical cannabis donations. The Department of Cannabis Control has adopted regulations pertaining to trade samples.”. Beginning, Jan.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. Demographic shifts also play a role, with older adults increasingly turning to medical cannabis for pain management and symptom relief.

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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. In recent months, a rapid number of compliance enforcement agencies have emerged at both the local and state level.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

North Carolina is quickly becoming the center of Industrial Hemp cultivation and processing and Avient Biosciences is leading the way. Our mission is to make cannabis health available to everyone by providing safe, consistent and effective cGMP cannabinoid ingredients of the highest quality to retail product manufacturers everywhere.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Health Canada referred nearly 500 cannabis business-related cases to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for possible enforcement action during the two years ending in March 2021, a major increase over fiscal year 2018-19. Here’s the introduction to the piece.

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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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

A Tradition of Excellence For thousands of years, Native tribes across North America have harnessed the benefits of the hemp and cannabis plants. It’s no wonder, then, that Indigenous people are emerging as leading entrepreneurs and innovators in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is the state’s primary cannabis regulatory authority. Since its formation, DCC has taken a vastly different – and more aggressive – approach to cannabis inspections. They include things like: Track and Trace Compliance. Cultivator issues.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

July 1, 2021, marked four years since Nevada launched its first adult-use cannabis sales, and the market has certainly seen its fair share of rapid growth and regulatory changes during that time, not to mention the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. They’re flexible and ready to pivot.”. They’re flexible and ready to pivot.”.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Minnesota is poised to legalize adult-use cannabis with the approval of HF 100 by the state legislature. Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign the bill soon (and may in fact have done so by the time this post goes live), making Minnesota the 23rd state (plus DC, Guam, the Marianas, and the Virgin Islands) to legalize recreational cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

This is running as a popular story today in the US cannabis media. Rahul Gupta, the nominee for director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), worked as a consultant to Holistic Industries, a multi-state cannabis operator, for nine months in 2020. Marijuana Moment reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

CCB Issues Summary Suspension of Cultivation License. After multiple audits and inspections, Board Agents found The Harvest Foundation continued to store cannabis while holding expired licenses, and large quantities of cannabis and cannabis products logged in the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system were missing.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

and WASHINGTON – Agustin Rodriguez , a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy, + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group, has been selected to serve on Law360’s Cannabis Editorial Advisory Board , which provides feedback on Law360’s coverage of the cannabis industry and expert insight on how to best shape future coverage.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 27, 2022

Cannabis and the Law. On May 24 th , Governor Daniel McKee signed the Rhode Island Cannabis Act (the “Act”) into law, making the Ocean State the 19 th state to legalize cannabis for adult-use. Cultivation. Foley Hoag LLP. Posted on May 26th, 2022 by Cecilia Oyediran. Regulatory Oversight: Who’s In Charge?

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last year was action-packed for the cannabis industry in New York. With licenses issued and sales starting in 2022, New York got the ball rolling on an actual and legal cannabis industry. We expect 2023 will see even more progress as we push towards New York having a fully functioning cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN ), an enterprise software, leading compliance technology provider, and developer of the cannabis industry’s first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform ® ), announced a new offering, Akerna Connect. The tools that Akerna Connect provides our dispensary are game changing.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). Duties Description.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hemp, CBD, THC-cannabis and psilocybin compliance consulting firm Allay today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Cannabis Connect Insurance (CCI) to offer discounted rates to cannabis companies working with Allay to gain critical safety certifications. “In About Cannabis Connect.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the cannabis industry, a cannabis multi-state operator (MSO) refers to a business with operations in multiple states. With marijuana still illegal at the federal level, cannabis MSOs face unique challenges in running operations in each state by different sets of rules and regulations. Challenges Faced by Cannabis MSOs.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You may wonder about the potential stigma surrounding cannabis and community outreach efforts, but there are strategic ways to utilize this versatile plant for positive impact. By employing thoughtful planning and collaboration, cannabis can serve as a catalyst for engaging with diverse groups and sparking meaningful conversations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2019

CCT CET – Responsible Persons – we see a constant barrage of complaints about how oppressive the cannabis regulatory structure in California has been. The weakness relates to the collection and remittance of Cannabis Excise Tax [“CET”] and Cannabis Cultivation Tax [“CCT”]. The California Dept.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Akerna to acquire 365 Cannabis, built on Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Business Central, and become the most comprehensive cannabis ERP system offering a complete portfolio of tax, financials, reporting and compliance systems. DENVER , Sept. LTM revenue. DENVER , Sept. LTM revenue.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

A group of Colorado lawmakers wants to increase oversight of the state’s marijuana businesses, but the cannabis industry is ready to fight the proposal. The bill requires the state licensing authority to conduct at least 2 compliance checks a year at each medical and retail marijuana center. Westword reports.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The foundational framework was laid with the establishment of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program in 2008, signalling the state’s commitment to providing legal access to cannabis for qualified patients. Patients benefit from a broad spectrum of cannabis products addressing various medical conditions.

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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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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) this week introduced HR 493: The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

(“The Parent Company” or the “Company”) (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF ), today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the equity of Coastal Holding Company, LLC (“Coastal”), a California retail dispensary and delivery operator for $16.2 million , comprised of up to (i) $16.2

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

New York should change its marijuana tax plan and speed up the licensing process for new businesses, according to an influential trade group representing members of the state’s cannabis industry. 1 New York Cultivators First. The New York Growers and Processors Association released a six-point legislative agenda Wednesday (Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 10, 2023

Malta’s new cannabis rules allow larger growers to have greenhouses where to cultivate volumes that will serve up to 500 members with ‘chain store’ dispensaries Malta’s laws for the sale of recreational cannabis could likely make room for large players seeking to corner the market, with the prospect of cannabis retailer ‘chains’.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

Dan McKee wants to legalize adult-use cannabis, proposing a program that would issue 25 retail licenses a year with a market launch in April 2022. McKee’s proposal includes these elements: Of the 25 annual retail licenses, five would be set aside for minority business enterprises. Rhode Island Gov. Jeff Smith. Jeff Smith.

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