Connor & Connor PLLC

MAY 12, 2025

This guidance is crucial for securing the funds necessary to launch or expand your business and ensure compliance with state-level financial requirements (Fairlie, 2024). Whether you’re cultivating, processing, testing, distributing, or retailing cannabis, obtaining the correct business license is a must.

Business 52

Business Compliance Compliance Retail 52

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

The measure would impose a civil penalty of $200 for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, as well as for the cultivation of up to two marijuana plants. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. ND resident? ND resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 226

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

The pending legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. Legislation is pending, House Bill 213, to establish an industrial hemp program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. GA resident? GA resident? IN resident? MD resident?

Legislation 189

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 189

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Maine regulators are finally moving forward with draft regulations to implement the state’s 2016 voter-approved initiative legalizing the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana. Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. AL resident?

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 165

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Since joining the TILT team, I have made it a point to reinforce our focus on building a culture of compliance and have taken steps to build out our compliance team across the organization, making key hires that reflect both depth of industry knowledge and integrity in processes. Both facilities are fully built out. About TILT.

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Retail Research and Development Events Compliance 90

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A proposed bill in California would suspend the state’s cannabis cultivation tax while increasing the retail excise tax in order to maintain neutrality with state revenues. California Bill Would Eliminate Cannabis Cultivation Tax & Raise Retail Tax.

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Cultivation Retail Supply Chain Compliance 52

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. The pending legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. Legislation is pending, H. Update : H.333 FL resident? GA resident?

Legislation 189

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 189

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

New Jersey lawmakers have come to an agreement with Governor Murphy regarding retail marijuana tax rates, settling on charging sales tax by weight as opposed to a specific percentage. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 191

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. A package of bills, soon to be combined into one omnibus bill, to permit the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults 21 and over is pending.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 167

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

And a North Dakota bill to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes was defeated in a Senate committee this week. Legislation is pending, House Bill 708, to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. HI resident?

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Legislation Patients Hemp Oil 172

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Separately, House Bill 7371 would establish a regulatory framework for the licensed retail sale of adult-use marijuana. House Bill 324 seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. CT resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 190

NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

— Bipartisan bill HB 481 would legalize the personal adult-use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana. — Bipartisan bill HB 459 would legalize the production of industrial hemp in the state of New Hampshire to be in compliance with current federal hemp regulations and establish rules for such production.

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Marijuana Legislation Hemp Patients 219

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. One can receive them from cultivators, distributors, other manufacturers, and microbusinesses,” she added.

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Law Supply Chain Advocacy Compliance 97

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. California. CA resident? CO resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 177

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law to allow the production and retail sale of hemp-derived CBD products. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. California. CA resident? CO resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 209

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. CA resident? IL resident? MO resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 154

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

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. According to the USDA website , Oklahoma is currently drafting a hemp cultivation plan.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 117

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.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Retail Cultivation 59

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The federal government’s top cannabis regulator disclosed the police referrals after MJBizDaily inquired about the referrals’ absence from the agency’s latest compliance and enforcement report. The person, company or organization targeted in the referrals aren’t identified.

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Compliance Compliance Retail Cultivation 98

Otherside Farms

MARCH 5, 2020

Take Cultivate Holdings as an example. Cultivate Holdings. Cultivate is a Leicester, Massachusetts, based recreational shop that opened back in 2018. Cultivate Holdings. Of course, with quality seed to sale software Cultivate could have avoided this hassle altogether.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Cultivation 52

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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Compliance Compliance Safety Legislation 45

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Separately, House Bill 7371 would establish a regulatory framework for the licensed retail sale of adult use marijuana. House Bill 324 seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. CT resident? DE resident? GA resident? HI resident? IL resident? KS resident?

Legislation 153

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 153

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Legislation is pending, Proposed Bill 350, to limit patients who use medical cannabis in compliance with state law from seeking civil actions if they are discriminated against by their employer. House Bill 656 would permit adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and to cultivate up to four marijuana plants in their home.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 192

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. Opportunities range from direct investments in cultivation and processing facilities to ancillary businesses such as technology, logistics, and branding.

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Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

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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Compliance Compliance Pharmaceutical Cannabinoids 51

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2021

It’ll be interesting to see how they deal with compliance in Canada. COOKIES is one of the best-known cannabis brands in the world and has one of the largest retail footprints in the industry. A COOKIES retail store is also planned to open in Canada by the end of 2021. Gage will work with NOYA Cannabis Inc.,

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Hydroponic Strains Retail Cultivation 105

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 27, 2022

While adult-use retail sales will not launch in the state until on or after December 1, 2022, adults 21 and older can now legally possess up to one ounce of cannabis and grow up to six plants for personal use, only three of which can be mature. Cultivation. Hybrid Retailers. Product Manufacturer or Wholesaler.

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Hybrid Retail Cultivation Marijuana 86

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. In addition, consumers can opt-in for loyalty programs and text message alerts.

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eCommerce Supply Chain Dispensary Programs 98

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 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. MDAR does not require a license for the retail sale of hemp-derived products.

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Hemp Seed-To-Sale CBD Food 105

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

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. Today we turn to North Carolina. The Commission’s letter is worth reading.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 133

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

This includes cultivation and processing operations. The largest cannabis MSOs have vertical structures in each state that include retail and manufacturing operations, such as Curaleaf, Trulieve , Green Thumb Industries, and Acreage Holdings. Compliance. The number of multi-state operations continues to grow.

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Compliance Compliance Dispensary Environment 105

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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Cultivation Law Collective Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis compliance consulting firms Allay Consulting , iComply Cannabis , GMP Collective and TraceTrust today announced the formation of the Cannabis Compliance Alliance , a collaborative group created to put the cannabis industry on the same footing as mainstream business sectors. About TraceTrust.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Collective 40

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. CEQA Compliance and Consequences to Cannabis Operators. In fact, CEQA compliance, or the lack thereof, was the reason the provisional license program was even created. cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, etc.).

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Compliance Compliance Programs Cannabis 52

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 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. SB 6 was passed before the 2018 Farm Bill, in compliance with the 2014 Farm Bill.

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Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Retail 91

MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 18, 2019

The Agency began seizing cannabidiol products shipped to the territory in February after the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp and hemp products. Before Friday’s announcement, the Agency had continued to seize and hold CBD product imports to ensure compliance with FDA labeling requirements.

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CBD Compliance Compliance THC 20

SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

Without compliance boxes checked, the operation will not be able to launch. Colorado Springs, for example, doesn’t allow cannabis retail stores in the city’s jurisdiction, and El Paso and Teller Counties in Colorado prohibit dispensaries. The data goes further than that though, especially when it comes to cultivation and manufacturing.

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Compliance Compliance Business Seed-To-Sale 52