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Buyer Beware: Five Key Due Diligence Items When Buying a Cannabis Business

Canna Law Blog

State and local law and compliance This is the number one priority. Laws and compliance obligations for cannabis businesses can vary widely by state, county, and city. Boilerplate leases often dont meet cannabis compliance standards, so a careful review is critical.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis Business Licensing & Compliance 6. Compliance with security requirements (facilities, protocols). High compliance costs: Security measures, GMP standards, and detailed reporting. What security and compliance requirements do cannabis businesses need to meet? The specific license type.

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One Signature Could Remove Marijuana From Schedule I Tomorrow

Canna Law Blog

Treaty compliance: the path is legally justified The Single Convention (which refers to “cannabis,” not “marijuana”) requires that cannabis be “controlled” by member states to only medical, scientific, and industrial purposes. In other words: AG Bondi could reschedule marijuana tomorrow.

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2025 Legislative Session- Relating to Cannabis

Connor & Connor PLLC

A multitude of modifications have occurred, some regarding the Cannabis Compliance Board’s oversight, as well as the establishment of many definitions which could impact cannabis companies’ operations. To ensure your cannabis establishment stays in compliance, it is of the upmost importance to stay on top of all legislative changes.

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Why Cannabis LLCs Need Operating Agreements

Canna Law Blog

Regulators may require licensees to provide operating agreements as part of compliance. Without an operating agreement, cannabis LLCs can face serious issues: Banks and financial institutions may refuse to open accounts without basic governance documents. In some states operating agreements are required by law.

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Licensing Cannabis Trademarks: What You Need to Know

Canna Law Blog

That can trigger licensing obligations, background checks, or other compliance requirements. Some states, such as New Jersey, may also require that the deal reflect fair market value, adding another layer of compliance. To avoid triggering true party of interest status, many licensors opt for flat fees or capped variable fees instead.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

Canna Law Blog

Thousands of dispensaries operate without clear legal guidelines, creating compliance nightmares for investors and confusion for consumers. But international buyers demand legal consistency, standardized quality, and trade compliance—none of which exist under the current system.