Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

As we wrote back in early 2019, the prohibition on interference ONLY applied to hemp cultivated under the 2018 Farm Bill. To be fair, the USDA did issue an opinion in mid-2019 that stated that states/tribes could not prohibit the interstate transport of hemp produced under the 2014 Farm Bill.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

When you select a state on NCIA’s map, you can click to view more comprehensive details about the state’s legal cannabis program. Most of the information focuses on business laws and licensing rules. Some of the topics covered include: Annual sales volumes (past and projected). NORML State Laws. Caregivers.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

To date, while taking input from the public on the topic, the FDA mostly has engaged in enforcement, sometimes in tandem with Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), against CBD retailers. For years everyone has wondered when, or even if , the FDA would propose and adopt CBD regulations.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) oversees the implementation and regulation of the state’s medical cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and standards for cultivation, processing, testing, and distribution.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 25, 2021

Eventually, more will follow with details about retailers and testing facilities, among other important topics. One point of concern has been rules regarding allowances for large-scale cannabis cultivators. The CCD has 90 days to approve or deny an application once a completed application is received.”. View original article.

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MassRoots

MARCH 14, 2019

Located in East Fultonham in Muskingum County, Grow Ohio is officially the first producer to be awarded a license to manufacture popular cannabis products like edibles, tinctures , transdermal patches, and topical salves, creams, or lotions in the Buckeye State. “It’ll One Form Is Not Enough.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2022

Given that I’m in California, the cannabis tax burden is a major topic of the moment. The latest cannabis tax gripe here occurred when the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“CDTFA”) announced its increase to current cultivation tax rates. This decision is not optional.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. Also, most states that allow for hemp cultivation do not allow the direct sale of raw hemp to unlicensed individuals. Where was the hemp grown? Who is buying hemp ?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Flower One” or the “Company”) (CSE: FONE) (OTCQX: FLOOF) (FSE: F11), the leading cannabis cultivator and producer in Nevada, is pleased to announce its latest partnership with Miss Grass. Flower One is the largest cannabis cultivator, producer, and full-service brand fulfillment partner in the state of Nevada.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) interim regulations for state and tribal hemp cultivation plans under the ’18 Farm Bill. However, no banking guidance exists for hemp-CBD businesses, which are very different from just hemp cultivators. And here’s why.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. These cover various aspects, including cultivation, manufacturing, testing, packaging, and labeling of medical cannabis products.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 30, 2021

Tribal nations are not required to comply with the state’s weed regulations, though, and at least one nation believes they can beat the rest of the state to the punch. . Ideally, the tribe hopes that they can begin selling recreational pot by the end of 2021, at least a year before sales go live in the rest of the state. . “The

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

It’s admirable of California to make it official that financial institutions (and accountants) don’t commit any crimes under state law by virtue of servicing cannabis businesses. There’s one issue though: federal law. The mark-up is assessed (and increased) on a biannual basis in six month increments.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

Furthermore, depending on the state of residency, a medical marijuana card also permits patients to cultivate their own medicine. After the seven month period, you will need to go back for a reevaluation, as per state law, the price for the reassessment is $159.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 9, 2021

“This most recent effort comes on the heels of four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis by ballot measure this past November and, most recently, New Jersey , and Virginia passing adult-use marijuana legalization laws.”. The poll surveyed 725 Maryland adults to ask their opinions on a variety of topics affecting the state.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

” Another Scientist is Suing to Cultivate Research Grade Cannabis. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the United States Drug Enforcement Agency. Back in 2016, the DEA said they were starting the process of approving “additional marijuana cultivators.” ” So, what happened?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It’s also not defined in the 2020 National Credit Union Administration Guidance on banking hemp-related business (“HRB”s) (which we helped create) or the 2020 FinCEN Guidance on that related topic. HRB” A business trafficking in hemp which “can demonstrate that its business activities and products are legal under federal and state law.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

We do not yet know how courts will treat the purported trademark rights owned by cannabis businesses, but the ongoing litigation between Harvest Dispensaries Cultivation & Production Facilities, LLC, based out of Arizona (I’ll refer to them as “Harvest of Arizona”), and Harvest on Geary, Inc. Federal trademark law is not applicable.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Could doctors be punished by federal authorities for recommending marijuana to patients consistent with state law? Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws. Coverage of this topic is limited even in law schools located in medical- or adult-use states.

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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. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2019

In light of the breaking news that California has opened up for commercial hemp cultivation and that the Oregon growing season had just begun, this post concerns the more granular topic of agricultural production contracts – i.e. the contracts at the start of the supply chain between farmers and consumers. We’re on it.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Politico first reported on Monday night that the House Financial Services Committee was planning a hearing on the topic, which cited “sources familiar with the matter” as saying it could be scheduled for Wednesday, February 13—though nothing is formally on the calendar yet. MEDICAL MARIJUANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING – AGENDA.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Colorado blazed a trail with early legalization of MMJ, and by 2018 even more traditionally conservative states such as Oklahoma have legalized medicinal marijuana and implemented liberal MMJ programs. But the law on possession of MMJ buds is not uniform across all legal MMJ states. Traveling With Your Medical Marijuana Buds.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2022

Access to banking is a well-known issue for the cannabis industry and the repeated efforts to obtain the bill’s congressional passage over the past few years remains a hot topic for industry insiders and participants. DE – The Delaware House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize cannabis possession, which now advances to the Senate.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

Instead of bans, some states like Florida are deriving their own legal framework for the future of delta-8 THC use. Considering retail sales of delta 8 flower and goods was $10 million in 2020 - it’s a topic states and producers will need to sort out. This may be one reason why the DEA took some federal action in August of 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Every resident of California who bothers thinking about the topic recognizes this failure. See California government report finds regulators are unable to fully oversee the state’s marijuana market ] We will separately address this report. . “aBIZinaBOX Inc.,

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In the event a Tribe or State doesn’t develop a plan or the plan is rejected by USDA, then growers will just follow the overall system put together by USDA (these directives are very similar to the standards set out in the 2018 Farm Bill, legalizing hemp). Age limits (21). Federal Alcohol Administration Act control.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Recently, I traveled to Chicago to speak at a conference hosted by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) titled From Regs to Riches: Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis and Hemp Law. Limit the scope of your engagement to state law. Need an example?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A few years ago I wrote a somewhat tongue-in-cheek blog post titled, “Cannabots – Are the Robots Coming For Your Weed,” which discussed the application of robotics to the cultivation of marijuana. As a result, there has been an increase in employment law disputes, such as wrongful termination or discrimination claims.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

The amount of hemp under cultivation in the U.S. 20 They are “man-made chemicals produced in underground labs, often in China, and then shipped to the United States in powder or crystal form.” Thus, it’s reasonable to assume that, as the “hemp” product market is exploding, the agricultural market should also be booming.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This would revolutionize markets in states, which, given the federal prohibition, are currently able to discriminate against interstate commerce. Descheduling would mean that state laws can no longer do so, as it would violate the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. topicals and cosmetic products (20 units). Constitution.

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SMPL

JANUARY 20, 2020

Wellcana — which already operates out of Baton Rouge and is one of only two companies approved in the state to produce medical marijuana — is scouting out land in a less-populated area between Baton Rouge and Lafayette for additional cultivation room for medical marijuana, officials said.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

Topical creams, gels, rubs, balms. If you have a home cultivation ID card, you can grow up to six flowering plants, six nonflowering plants, and six clones. Once your application has been submitted, the state will process your application within 30 days. They also sell a wide variety of other MMJ products, such as: Pre-rolls.

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The Herb Collective

JANUARY 3, 2019

They are also tested for potency as well as having labels that state the level of CBD, THC, and other active compounds. The state has also placed limits on how much THC/CBD can be in some cannabis products. Some ban outdoor growing and require expensive permits for the indoor cultivation of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This conflict between federal and state law has raised concerns among CPAs providing services to the marijuana industry. States Legalizing Marijuana. Barr also noted that Congress needs to make a decision as to whether federal law should be changed or followed. 15, 2019, [link] ).

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

Pursuant to new regulation 40175(c), “a manufacturer licensee shall only use cannabinoid concentrates and extracts that are manufactured or processed from cannabis obtained from a licensed cannabis cultivator.” The protections of the Farm Bill won’t apply. Owners and financial interest holders. ” Labeling.

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