Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Andrew Cuomo for dragging his feet on setting up marijuana sales and cultivation regulations. But the most simple way to understand it is that sovereign tribes are free to legalize – or ban – marijuana within their territories, including its cultivation and sale, independent of the state.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2025

Cannabis remediation is the process of removing or reducing undesirable elements, contaminants, or pathogens from cannabis products to ensure the products safety, quality, and compliance with regulations. Remediation is usually performed when a cannabis crop has failed or is likely to fail testing.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 16, 2023

Metrc stated, “Seamless data tracking in Metrc helps operators optimize inventory control, accurately report sales data, and improve cultivation management. With the new contract, Metrc is poised to take over Illinois’ seed-to-sale tracking for licensed operators. Illinois uses BioTrack as its current track-and-trace vendor.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2022

California Cannabis Cultivation Tax Eliminated. The budget trailer bill eliminated the cannabis cultivation tax beginning July 1, 2022. The harvested cannabis was first sold or transferred by a cultivator to a distributor on or after July 1, 2022. California Cannabis Excise Tax Capped at 15% for Three Years.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

If all goes to plan, Peel NRE will make Isle of Man the building site for a massive medical cannabis cultivation facility. Will Isle of Man become the new cannabis cultivation center of the world? Isle of Man cultivation facility. Isle of Man to Build £100 Million Cultivation Facility.

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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. Whitney Hodges.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed and hemp was removed from the Controlled Substances Act, our hemp attorneys have seen more and more banks and credit unions take on various kinds of hemp clients (including hemp cultivators, processors, and even Hemp-CBD sellers). As of the last few months, that has been changing.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 5, 2021

The Hemp Grower Conference will bring together industry pioneers, successful businesses, leading researchers and regulators to help all hemp growers navigate the cultivation, business and regulatory challenges they face, as well as understand the coming market trends and opportunities that can help shape the future of their businesses.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

On November 20th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) released the hemp cultivation plan (the “Plan”) that it intends to submit to the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) along with a corresponding set of hemp regulations (“Hemp Rules”). That’s what Washington has done with hemp cultivated for food.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

Without compliance boxes checked, the operation will not be able to launch. Missouri legalized cannabis for medicinal use in 2018 and the state collected more than $13 million in application fees alone, stemming from 2,100 total applications. Compliance. Let’s look at Missouri’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program for example.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Pre-license for cultivation of medical cannabis allows import and cultivation of cannabis genetics. The pre-license evidences that the company has met INFARMED’s requirements to begin preliminary operations, including importation of cannabis genetics and their cultivation. NEW YORK, Nov. About Clever Leaves.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Italian officials certified on Wednesday that activists collected enough signatures to place a marijuana legalization referendum on the country’s ballot this spring—though there’s still one more procedural step before the measure will officially be on its way to voters. Marijuana Moment reports .

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Activists in Mississippi have already collected thousands of signatures in hopes of qualifying a medical cannabis ballot initiative for the 2020 ballot. Legislation is pending, House Bill 708 / Senate Bill 686, to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. CO resident?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Common contract issues in the cannabis industry include vague licensing terms, unclear intellectual property ownership, and failure to address regulatory compliance. This creates a complex legal landscape that can be difficult for businesses to navigate, increasing the risk of compliance issues and subsequent litigation. Our answer?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2021

A marijuana cultivator and producer in Washoe County could lose its license after it avoided paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes, according to a complaint filed by the Cannabis Compliance Board this week. The state collects a 15 percent wholesale cultivation and production tax on marijuana in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

The Central Narcotics Office (Ucs), in fact, issues agricultural companies with the authorization for the cultivation of hemp plants from certified seeds of varieties allowed by EU legislation, for the purpose of transferring the starting plant material, i.e. cannabis leaves and inflorescences.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

We have had extensive contact and discussions with a number of CDTFA attorneys and analysts in connection with Cannabis Cultivation Tax [“CCT”], Cannabis Excise Tax [“CET”], registration of Cannabis Cooperative Associations [“CCA’s], and other complex topics over the past year. [1] Cultivators are initially responsible for the payment of CCT.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2019

The Finnish Cannabis Association has launched an information campaign on the benefits of the plant, as well as a citizen referendum to decriminalize the personal use, possession and small-scale cultivation of cannabis, and to allow Cannabis clubs. Source: [link]. Other Resources. Wikipedia: [link]. Finnish Cannabis Assoc : [link].

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill requires states and Indian Tribes to submit hemp cultivation plans to the USDA. The interim hemp rules require that these plans include a practice to collect, maintain and report information on hemp cultivators, the land where hemp is produced, and the status and number of licenses issued. Because 0.3%

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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

MARCH 11, 2019

A successful tax system will need to raise money to pay for increased education, public health and enforcement costs associated with marijuana cultivation and use.” Tax and regulatory compliance should be simple to execute and formulated in a way that makes compliance desirable to market participants.” [1].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

The Cannabis Agency (Cannabisagentur) was founded in 2017 by BfArM with its headquarters in Bonn and is responsible for the controlled cultivation, harvest, processing, quality testing, storage, packaging and distribution of medical cannabis plants. The Cannabis Agency. They also do quality control, following the agricultural laws of Germany.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Certification that the state or tribal government (whichever applicable) has.

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MedicalJane

MAY 21, 2020

While crucial to compliance efforts, these mandatory systems significantly amplify the burden of getting product to market and into the hands of patients. In Sarcoxie Nursery Cultivation Center LLC, et al. Unfortunately, restrictions imposed by COVID-19 made collection of signatures impossible. Randal Williams, et al.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

The parties entered into a multi-year deal under which TerrAscend will be the sole cultivator and manufacturer of Cookies branded products in New Jersey, subject to certain conditions and regulatory approval. TerrAscend operates a 140,000 square foot cultivation and processing facility in The Garden State. “We

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The Cannigma

MAY 28, 2023

There are limitations on the quantity individuals can possess or cultivate, and public consumption is restricted to designated areas. Enforcement of cannabis laws in Uruguay focuses primarily on ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing diversion to the illicit market. Is it legal to grow cannabis in Uruguay?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This milestone speaks to the success of licensees that have interacted with the Commission from the application stage, maintained compliance with our strict regulations, and contribute every day to communities across the Commonwealth.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 31, 2022

Starting off the union-management relationship from a collaborative position can be a positive way to enter into the collective bargaining process; however, LPAs may not be appropriate for all situations, and it is important to consult with experienced counsel before entering into such an agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

The term does not include industrial hemp, as defined in state law, that is grown, dealt, or processed in compliance with state or federal law, unless it has been acquired and formulated with cannabis plant extract by a pharmaceutical processor. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law. Retail sales will not begin until January 1, 2024.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 27, 2019

GHGs collect and form an insulating barrier in the atmosphere that traps in energy. The joint-to-pollution ratio relates to the energy demands of indoor cultivation. Countries and corporations around the globe are making efforts to stabilize GHG levels with compliance conventions like the Kyoto Protocol.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In 2018 the Constitutional Court – South Africa’s highest court – unanimously ruled to decriminalise the private possession, consumption and cultivation of cannabis. Non-compliance with these standards would render the sale of the product and its trademark application(s) illegal. Cultivation for medicinal use.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

What did Santa Barbara County think the cultivators would do with this production capacity? Carpenteria may smell like skunk, but the County collected $9.6M CDTFA is the agency that collects Cannabis Cultivation Tax (“CCT”), Cannabis Excise Tax (“CET”), as well as Sales Tax and California income tax.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

Some changes include: Setting the cultivation tax rate at zero beginning July 1, 2022. Shifting the point of collection and remittance for excise tax from distribution to retail on January 1, 2023, maintaining a 15 percent excise tax rate. In addition, the Governor’s budget proposal includes a one-time allocation of $20.5

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 14, 2022

II. Proposed Amendments and Additions to Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations – Applications. III. Proposed Amendments and Additions to Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations – Consumption Lounges. The agenda. I. Public Comment. A. Regulation 1. Issuance of Regulations; Construction; Definitions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

His administration also proposed changes designed to reduce the tax-collection burden on the cannabis industry and simplify the tax-collection process. The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) Report Summary Fact Sheet. 4125-factsheet.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 14, 2021

Through advanced data collection and the application of sophisticated algorithms, usable data is now available to help marijuana businesses: Predict trends. The distribution process for cannabis products is different from one state to another, but it’s always complicated due to security and regulatory compliance concerns. Reduce costs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2023

It’s all going pear shaped in Portugal Via Cannareporter Clever Leaves announced today that it will abandon its operations in Portugal, having proceeded with the collective dismissal of 63 workers. Clever Leaves expects the operational […]

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