Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

The LCB is also tasked with administering and collecting excise taxes concerning the retail sale of cannabis concentrates, useable cannabis, and cannabis-infused products within the state. Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is definitely an issue with these piecemeal cannabis bills: there will always be collateral effects regarding compliance with other, existing federal laws. The fact that the DOJ isn’t entirely fighting the legislation is a good development. This is a somewhat troubling observation by the DOJ, but probably an accurate one.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Treasurer Tyler Klimas, Executive Director of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, At-large board member Steve Marks, Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Board. As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”.

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The Cannigma

MAY 28, 2023

Enforcement of cannabis laws in Uruguay focuses primarily on ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing diversion to the illicit market. The specific list of qualifying medical conditions for medical cannabis is not explicitly defined in the legislation. Is it legal to grow cannabis in Uruguay?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

When the state approved its marijuana legislation, the St. The recently passed ordinance created the Tribal Cannabis Exchange to issue licenses and collect fees, and it includes a compliance office overseen by the Tribal Cannabis Board. On June 28, it became the first tribe in the state to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Stay abreast of developments in federal, state, and local labor and employment laws and labor & employment legislation and manage compliance plans related to legislative changes. Strong traditional labor law experience, experience managing union campaigns, leading or managing collective bargaining.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

You’re going to see a lot of collection enforcement, 100%, as a result of the spending that’s been happening the past couple of years.”. We have also allocated additional resources to focus on sales tax compliance in the cannabis industry, as we continue to see significant compliance issues in certain areas.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Collectively, these dedicated public servants bring extensive experience from the state and local level to the leadership team. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. General Counsel – Matthew Lee. Administration Division – Melissa Eidson.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Some industries, like cannabis, suffer from over-regulation, overwhelming smaller businesses with the legal costs of compliance. But collective bargaining comes with its downsides. Legislators presumably adopt these policy in place to keep kids and other vulnerable populations away from cannabis dispensaries.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) introduced legislation Friday that would expand the “implied consent law” to include blood testing for driving under the influence of marijuana. It’s funny (not ha! That’s 4 bills in total already! The New Jersey Monitor reports.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Time is of the essence in Mexico, as they have until October to establish legislation and a framework to sell, produce and regulate recreational marijuana in the country. He says: “If the parliament doesn’t legalize by October, the Supreme Court could legislate in its place. A Stressful Legalization Deadline. . Internal Conflict. .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

In a July 24, 2019 dated guidance, Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture (“DOA”) announced it will be randomly collecting and testing hemp variety samples from 25% of licensed hemp growers for tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) content.

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MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

Congress cannot commandeer states’ legislative authority, a principle known as the “anti-commandeering” rule interpreted from the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. The Supreme Court’s holding last Monday affirmed the principle that Congress does not have the power to order states to pass or refrain from passing laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Legislative Session and the Licensing Process. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. WSLCB Enforcement officers will begin working with marijuana retailers to educate staff, check for violations, and take appropriate action to gain compliance. Legislative Session and the Licensing Process.

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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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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

USDA has also established specific compliance requirements for USDA licensees, including the USDA’s ability to conduct random audits and issue corrective action plans for producers’ negligent violations. Actions deemed violatory could result in a suspension or revocation of a USDA license.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The same legislation also includes provisions that strongly encourage any cannabis-related employer seeking to operate in Connecticut to permit the unionization of its workforce. The new law creates complex employment protections for recreational marijuana users. Labor Peace Agreements.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 31, 2022

Additionally, employers of unionized workforces should be aware of some lesser-known union-centric legislation, such as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 and the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, better known as the Taft–Hartley Act. The Collective Bargaining Agreement. The National Labor Relations Board.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

With the signing of recent legislation, including the U.S. In addition, we provide proactive insight to help entities prepare for and adapt to regulatory changes and offer compliance services designed to meet annual governmental reporting requirements. Cannabis Legislation Advances in Congress. February 20, 2019.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

During the first seven weeks of the law’s enactment (with data collected from July 1 to August 20), reports show that there were 20 arrests in Chesterfield, two in Henrico, zero in Hanover and three in Richmond for a total of 25 arrests. In July and August of 2020 , there were 257 arrests. “We

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 22, 2019

Assembly Bill 533 would set up a Cannabis Advisory Commission and the Cannabis Compliance Board mimicking the Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board. The actual tax collections from medical and retail cannabis products would remain the responsibility of the Department of Taxation.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The government has until September 2020 to bring legislation on cannabis in line with the constitution. 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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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). RCW 15.140.040.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

New York’s Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act, legislation legalizing recreational-use cannabis, was enacted in March 2021 and creates a new Cannabis Law as Chapter 7-A of the Consolidated Laws of New York. In fact, it may be more focused on these issues than any other state’s legislation that legalizes cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

All securities issued under the Private Placement will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities legislation. Such securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 , as amended (the “U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As a consequence, CDTFA is not receiving all of the CCT and CET it should be collecting. CDTFA is not receiving all of the CCT and CET that is being collected from cannabis consumers. The Legislature responds to pressures that are likely to assure the reelection of legislators. Further legislation is not necessary.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

HempFusion’s substantial investment into regulatory compliance will help solidify Apothecanna’s leadership position in the CBD industry. Product efficiencies across topicals line while providing a near term opportunity for expansion into ingestible products supported by HempFusion’s proprietary formulations. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. Ashley Bobo. Medical Marijuana . New Mexico. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

A new article by Joe Mozingo of the Los Angeles Times delves deeper into Barry Brand’s marijuana operation and how it ties into botched legislation and approvals by County Supervisors. Brand Farms was expected to be the model for legal cannabis growing in Santa Barbara County until it was raided. million.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Despite this legislated fiction, the plants are identical and all cannabinoids derived therefrom are molecularly the same. Nearly two-dozen states have addressed intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids via legislation, regulation, or guidance. Yet tax was collected on just 20% of the market. If the plant tests above 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Uber Canada announced its partnership with Tokyo Smoke, a cannabis retailer, to offer ordering in the cannabis category from Tokyo Smoke’s flower collection on the Uber Eats app. Grassroots Federal/State Legislative Highlights. Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Takes Action for Tax Payment Failures.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

Data from this report will help OPS better prepare for license and compliance work in January 2023 when it starts accepting license applications for the program. Two legislative efforts were made in Oregon this year that aimed to expand equity in Oregon’s burgeoning psilocybin program.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 4, 2024

They bridge the gap between technology and healthcare, ensuring the secure and efficient collection, storage, analysis, and utilization of patient data. Their expertise spans various areas, including finance, operations, technology, and regulatory compliance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would ensure that the states and territories that have legalized cannabis can keep their communities safe, collect their taxes and regulate these markets effectively while Congress grapples with the broader questions about national drug policy.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Cannabis businesses that are ill-prepared for these regulatory requirements risk facing litigation, enforcement actions, fines or penalties, and negative publicity, while those taking a proactive approach to compliance may find opportunities to mitigate and even monetize those risks.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Some issues may require a legislative fix. Our second set of concerns relates to what we refer to the three “Black Holes” in the CCT and CET reporting and collection process. We wrote an article [7] that describes three critical points of leakage in the cannabis tax collection process that demand tightening. The Black Holes are.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

With more compliance and quality standards, the OTCQB provides investors improved visibility to enhance trading decisions. looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward?looking Web: [link]. LOOKING STATEMENTS. This news release contains forward?looking

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