Tue.Oct 18, 2022

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Court of International Trade OKs “Drug Paraphernalia” Import to Washington

Canna Law Blog

The U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) issued a recent opinion that indicates the import or export of “drug paraphernalia” to or from states where cannabis is legal represents an exception to the federal ban imposed by the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). Under 21 U.S.C. § 863(d), “drug paraphernalia” is broadly defined as: any equipment, product, or material of any kind which is primarily intended or designed for use in manufacturing, compounding, converting, concealing, producing, pro

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‘I smell some weed,’ NYC Mayor delighted by Times Square dank

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The mayor couldn’t control his joy after catching a whiff of weed during a press conference in the Manhattan. This is how elected leaders should handle the fragrance of freedom. The post ‘I smell some weed,’ NYC Mayor delighted by Times Square dank appeared first on Leafly.

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Nevada CCB Turns To Enforcement Of Testing Labs

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports.…Nevada is the latest state to crack down on marijuana testing labs in yet another example of the cannabis industry’s increasing awareness of problems related to potency and contaminant testing. Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) rejected a motion in late September to dismiss a disciplinary action against Las Vegas-based testing lab Lettucetest, formerly known as […].

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Uber Eats to Deliver Cannabis in Toronto

Cannabis Life Network

Leafy and Uber Eats have teamed up to deliver cannabis in Toronto. They announced the partnership on the fourth anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada. Uber Eats is the first third-party delivery platform to deliver cannabis, but the devil is in the details. How it Works Like purchasing alcohol through Uber Eats, the consumer has to be 19 years old and show ID to the delivery driver.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Study Reveals Inaccurate Labeling of Cannabis as Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

October 17, 2022 By Walter B. Wilson Aaron A. Urbas, Ph.D. Frances Scott, Ph.D. The Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (the Controlled Substances Act) made the use and possession of cannabis illegal under federal law. This article was authored by staff from the National Institute of Standards and Technology […].

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DOJ Press Release: Justice Department Files Multiple Lawsuits to Stop the Illegal Sale of Unauthorized Vaping Products

Cannabis Law Report

The United States filed complaints against six companies and related individuals to stop the illegal manufacture and sale of unauthorized vaping products, the Department of Justice announced today. In civil complaints and accompanying court papers filed in U.S. District Court, the government alleges that the defendants illegally manufacture and sell electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) […].

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NYS Medical Homegrow Program

PrestoDoctor

Growing Cannabis. Marijuana recently became legal in New York State. Now, The Office of Cannabis Management has released new updates to its medical cannabis program. This includes the ability for its medical patients to grow medical marijuana. As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home.

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Partner: Jeff Johnson To Present On Cannabis Banking Panel This November

Cannabis Law Report

Jeff Johnson To Present On Cannabis Banking Panel This November 14 October 2022 by Jeffrey C. Johnson Pryor Cashman LLP On November 10, Pryor Cashman will host a panel discussion on banking cannabis-related businesses, including growers, vendors, distributors, and others. The panel discussion will feature: Jeffrey Johnson, Partner and Chair of the Cannabis practice at Pryor Cashman; Brett […].

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Takeaways From President Biden’s Announcement On Marijuana Policy Reform

Cannabis Law Report

13 October 2022 by Lauren P. Carboni , Stephen Moore and John R. West Foley & Lardner On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden issued a statement on marijuana policy reform, accompanied by a proclamation and decision to pardon individuals prosecuted for the simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”).

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MJ Biz: Canadian cannabis producers’ unpaid tax bills soar as industry seeks reform

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to the piece A growing number of Canadian cannabis businesses are failing to pay their federal excise taxes on time, a sign that companies are struggling and deferring their tax bill to meet more pressing needs – such as paying employees. Industry officials said the unpaid taxes – nearly 100 million Canadian […].

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Costa Rica: Who else wants to expand the Hemp and Cannabis business?

Cannabis Law Report

Natiuska Traña, Eduardo Zúñiga Dentons If you are in the Hemp and medical cannabis business and you are looking to expand your operations, Costa Rica has just become one of your newest opportunities. Recently, the Costa Rican Government has signed and approved two regulations to Law 10113, Law on Cannabis for Medical and Therapeutical Use and […].

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Cannabis & the Mid-Terms: What Tax Policy?

Cannabis Law Report

By Louis Vlahos on October 18, 2022 Mid-Terms In Sight Louis Vlahos Louis Vlahos practices tax law and has extensive experience in corporate, individual and partnership income taxation, and in estate and gift taxation, including tax planning, ruling requests and tax controversy. On October 6, 2022, the President announced three changes in the Federal government’s policy toward […].

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Alert: Commerce seeking mentors to help prospective cannabis business owners succeed

Cannabis Law Report

New Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance Mentorship Program designed to help communities historically impacted by high poverty and enforcement of cannabis prohibitions OLYMPIA, WA – In 2020, the Washington State Legislature determined that additional efforts are necessary to reduce barriers to entry to the cannabis industry for individuals and communities most adversely impacted by the enforcement […].

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Latest Updates: Week of October 17, 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Inventory Tracking is live. We sent out an email blast to our licensees last week, but in case you missed it, we’ve got some guidance posted on our webpage: [link] And while we’re on the subject of guidance – a reminder to give our guidance page a check every once in a while. We’re always adding new […].

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Duane Morris Cannabis Industry – Latest Blog Updates

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the latest articles published on their cannabis blog The Duane Morris Cannabis Industry Blog provides regular updates on the extensive federal, state and local laws pertinent to the highly regulated medical and adult-use cannabis industries. Read our latest commentary and insights about this rapidly growing industry. > An Update on New York’s Conditional […].