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New Mexico and Virginia Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

Following closely on the heels of both New York and New Jersey enacting recreational cannabis laws, New Mexico and Virginia have enacted their own laws allowing adults to use cannabis for recreational purposes. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law. New Mexico Recreational Cannabis Law.

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Illinois Legislation Demands Sustainability From Indoor Cannabis Growers

Cannabis Law Report

Both recreational and medical cannabis growers in Illinois will have to meet high standards for their energy and water use. . A state law signed by Gov. This is a high-resource-use industry, and it doesn’t have to be,” said state Rep. “It NPR ( St Louis Public Radio) report.

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NY: Two Rockland Towns Take Steps To Make Cannabis Dispensaries & Lounges Illegal

Cannabis Law Report

At least two of Rockland County’s five towns are taking steps to opt out of the recently-passed New York State law that allows the operation of marijuana retail dispensaries and cannabis lounges. Towns must pass laws before the Dec. State regulators still need to write the rules for how marijuana can be legally sold.

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Every California Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

MMJ Recs

Today we’re here to explore the best medical marijuana dispensaries in California, as well as provide guidance on how to obtain a medical marijuana card, relevant state laws, the difference between recreational and medical marijuana, regulations governing medical cannabis, qualifying conditions, and the role of medical marijuana doctors.

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California Department of Justice Releases New Medicinal Cannabis Guidelines

Cannabis Law Report

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Justice released the “Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Cannabis Grown for Medicinal Use” to clarify the state’s laws governing medicinal cannabis, specifically those related to the enforcement, transportation, and use of medicinal cannabis. MEDICINAL CANNABIS Guidelines.

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A Look Back at California Cannabis in 2022

Canna Law Blog

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration ( CDTFA ) is the California cannabis agency that oversees state-level cannabis taxation. Under state law, CDTFA collected both a cultivation tax and an excise tax. In 2022, that all changed when the state adopted tax reforms.

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United States: Cannabis-Related Companies Can’t File Bankruptcy Until Federal Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

Filing for bankruptcy allows distressed businesses some breathing room from creditors to restructure debts and also allows protection from certain litigation and collection efforts. Cannabis entrepreneurs should seek legal counsel to ensure they are structuring their business in a way that allows for state law protections.