Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions Helps Cannabis Companies Stay Compliant With Continually Changing Regulations in the State. Together, the solution suite is specifically designed to help cannabis businesses remain compliant under Utah’s medical cannabis laws, as well as manage risks in a cost-effective way. DENVER, Aug.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Simplifya Offers a Suite of Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Cannabis Businesses in New Mexico Ahead of Adult-Use Sales Launch. Company’s Proven Compliance Solution Helps Cannabis Operators Stay Compliant as State Readies Adult-Use Market. Simplifya Smart Cabinet.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2019

Our federal marijuana laws are outdated, out of touch and have negatively impacted countless lives.”. A decades-long champion of cannabis reform, this marks the first time that Blumenauer has staked out the specific bill number 420. In the 115th Congress, the bill had 26 cosponsors – compared to 19 cosponsors in the 114th.

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Marijuana Legislation Compliance Compliance 279

NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. … There are several explanations for this high compliance. .” … Refusal rates exceeded those for alcohol.”

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Retail Compliance Compliance Marijuana 174

NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Per the release distributed by Senator Wyden : Wyden and Blumenauer’s State Cannabis Commerce Act would make these existing protections permanent and expand them to include all cannabis producers and consumers in compliance with state law.

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Legislation Programs Marijuana Compliance 279

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

Cannabis Compliance – Stories from the Trenches. Thursday, JULY 15, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM est. Seminar from 7 – 8PM est. Hi Sean, Compliance – what does it mean? Compliance is a strategic concept that must be actively managed to push the business forward. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

Federal law isnt on your side Under federal law, cannabis with more than 0.3% You might still get some coverage under state trademark laws, or for federally legal products like hemp-based cosmetics or branded merchandise but it takes a strategic approach. THC (that is, marijuana) is still classified as a controlled substance.

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Compliance Compliance Hemp Cannabis 77

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. Idaho: Idaho has strict marijuana laws and does not have an MMJ program.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Durango-based Aurum Labs became the second laboratory to receive state certification from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to conduct hemp compliance testing for manufactured industrial hemp products. The certification came Aug.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2022

As the application process for cannabis businesses gets underway, officials from the Department of Public Health and Social Services and the Department of Revenue and Taxation are working to iron out inconsistencies in the law relating to cannabis-infused food products. Contact 671-635-1806 or visit the Compliance Branch with any questions.

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Veriheal

MAY 16, 2025

Another factor at play for cannabis consumers is that dispensaries are cash-only businesses due to current federal banking laws , eliminating the option to use credit to make their purchases. Staying in compliance means avoiding heavy fines and possible revocation of licenses. Since cultivators grow cannabis domestically in the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Compliance Compliance Dispensary 83

Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2025

Industry friction and compliance challenges Adjusting product formulations and packaging can be costly, particularly for small and mid-sized companies. A national trend may move toward enforcement Arizona has started enforcing intoxicating hemp laws, with penalties of up to $20,000 per product.

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Hemp Compliance Compliance Cannabinoids 63

Connor & Connor PLLC

MAY 12, 2025

Lawyers specializing in cannabis law are well-equipped to handle the specific challenges of obtaining a business license and growing your operation. 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). Fairlie, M.

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Business Compliance Compliance Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

regarding client due diligence and international compliance with the Financial Action Task Force’s recommendations on the legal professions and its obligations to proactively address money laundering concerns. The ABA sought comments on proposed comments to Model Rule 1.0,

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Compliance Compliance Law Legalization 98

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Denver, Colorado’s marijuana social use law is here to stay, as the city council voted this week to remove the “sunset” provision which made it a temporary four year program. Legislation is pending, House Bill 213, to establish an industrial hemp program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 190

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2025

LLC law contains subtle legal nuancesparticularly in the highly regulated cannabis industrythat require professional insight to navigate properly. Regulators may require licensees to provide operating agreements as part of compliance. In some states operating agreements are required by law.

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Banking State Laws Business Cannabis 69

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.

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Law Supply Chain Advocacy Compliance 97

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 28, 2025

For questions related to this Compliance Alert, please contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Division of Cannabis Regulation by emailing AGR.CannabisTransporting@Illinois.gov. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here.

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Agriculture Compliance Compliance Cannabis 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing law, only a handful of licensed dispensaries are permitted in the state. Under existing law, minor marijuana possession offenses are categorized as a criminal misdemeanor — punishable by up to 45 days in jail. Legislation is pending, House Bill 335, to expand access to medical cannabis in New Hampshire.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 226

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. AZ resident? Connecticut.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 191

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation is pending, S.

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 211

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

On April 14, 2021, according to a complaint filed by the CCB, on a routine inspection of NLVG dba Desert Bloom, CCB agents said that they allegedly found 122 cannabis plants without the required METRC tags. CCB agents reported in the complaint that they found other issues including that NLVG did not have adequate security camera coverage.

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Compliance Compliance Cannabis Law 111

Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thats what Ballot Measure 119 is all about: a law that requires cannabis businesses to allow employees the chance to unionize without interference. This push led to significant changes, including the introduction of labor laws designed to safeguard worker rights. The post What’s Going On With Cannabis Labor Laws?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Burns & Levinson announced today that Max Borg has joined the firm as a partner and Douglas Ginn has joined as an associate in its fast-growing, nationally-known Cannabis Business & Law Advisory Group. magna cum laude , from Brooklyn Law School, and his B.A. and abroad. Ginn earned his J.D.

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Law Business Banking Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

promoted Dimiter Todorov, a company veteran of nearly 15 years, to general counsel, chief compliance officer and corporate secretary. Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Todorov replaced Ivan Smith this month in an online listing of the company’s executive leadership.

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Law Compliance Compliance Legalization 96

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

Regulatory Questions Do your states cannabis laws mandate a specific type of entity? What is the anticipated impact of IRC 280E on your business model? If you are or intend to become a licensed cannabis entity, 280E will likely apply. Some states require licensees to be nonprofits or to operate on a not-for-profit basis.)

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Business Compliance Compliance Cannabis 73

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. Governor Laura Kelly (D) of Kansas signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. CO resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 178

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 23, 2023

Interesting update just in from cannabis activists AROD Norway it seems that the authorities are now taking a slowly slowly approach with cannabis activists and not actively enforcing cannabis possession laws. They write Norwegian cannabis users appear to have won the drug war!

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Law Policy Cannabis Compliance 145

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 225, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AL resident?

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law. Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law.

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Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 205

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2021

The Cannabis Legal Group is the premier Cannabis Law Firm in Michigan. The group serves marijuana-related businesses with issues including regulatory compliance, land use, zoning, raising capital, and licensing. They also provide individuals counseling on caregiving compliance and aggressive criminal defense.

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Compliance Compliance Cannabis Law 119

The Joint Blog

MAY 5, 2025

Gaming compliance reshapes how casinos operate globally, with new laws transforming everything from player verification to payment processing.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 176, 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 183

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2025

Licensees now have until July 1, 2025 , to ensure compliance with updated product registration requirements. To ensure compliance, all legacy product registrations must be updated to include complete product details and required uploads, identical to new online registrations.

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Packaging Compliance Compliance Agriculture 72

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Czech president expected to sign law raising THC limit to 1.0%. The higher level would give hemp farmers breathing room in field crops, which can go “hot” or over the THC limit under some conditions. With most European hemp bred to stay near 0.2% THC, Czech farmers would have great latitude under a limit five times that percentage.

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