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California Proposed Williamson Act Changes Could Expand Availability of Cannabis and Hemp Farmland

Canna Law Blog

Like this, but with cannabis. California legislators have so far proposed more than 40 new cannabis laws for the 2019 session, ranging from cannabis tax reductions to banking reforms to party buses. But one bill stands out as a potentially important change to cannabis and hemp cultivation throughout the state: SB-527 would add language to a California law known as the Williamson Act clarifying that cannabis and hemp cultivation count as “agricultural” or “compatible uses” under agricultural land

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Australia: Welcome To The Northern Territory – Man Calls Cops To Report Stolen Cannabis Plants

Cannabis Law Report

A man who allegedly called police to report the theft of cannabis plants from his property will appear in a Northern Territory court on drug charges. More than 80 cannabis plants were found on his property, according to police, when he called to report people had been stealing them. The 60-year-old reported the theft of the plants by a number of individuals, alerting police to their presence, police said.

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Fire & Flower to Acquire 4 Saskatchewan Cannabis Shops

Cannabis Life Network

EDMONTON, May 2, 2019 /CNW/ – Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSXV: FAF), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Fire & Flower will acquire certain assets of Prairie Sky Cannabis Inc. (the “Vendor”). The Vendor currently operates four licensed retail cannabis shops in the province of Saskatchewan […].

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Former MedMen CFO adds two more causes of action to the breach of contract lawsuit originally filed January 2019

Cannabis Law Report

The California-based vertically integrated cannabis company called the lawsuit “baseless” and the allegations “meritless.”. Parker, for his part, now says he should be entitled to additional compensation because, under the terms of his employment agreement, he claims he was guaranteed 4.2 million “full value long term incentive plan units,” or equity grants in the company, that would vest over time.

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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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TGOD: Hamilton, ONT Approves Cannabis Greenhouse

Cannabis Life Network

HAMILTON, ON, May 3, 2019 /CNW/ – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (“TGOD”) is pleased to confirm that the Hamilton City Council and the Company have finalized and signed a settlement offer, and that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approved the settlement at a meeting on May 2, 2019. The facilities in Ancaster, Ontario […].

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Venom Mix and Match Deal

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Venom Mix & Match. How many kinds of concentrates and crystals can you count on for a hundie? Come in on Cinco de Mayo May 5th and take advantage of our mix ‘n match extravaganza! That’s up to 5 of our cherished Shatter (1g), Sugar Crystals (1g), and Cartridges (.5) that stack up to a pretty sweet deal! This is here, until they’re gone.

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Article: First Cannabis-Related Patent Makes its Way through the Federal Courts: What it Teaches, and What it Does Not

Cannabis Law Report

May 02, 2019. Post by Tina G. Yin Sowatzke, Pharm.D. In the past 25 years, there has been substantial growth surrounding the developments within the cannabis industry, particularly involving intellectual property protections. With legalization of cannabis gaining traction across the United States, any court guidance can provide a foundation for those seeking patent protection.

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Moosehead Breweries to Joint the Cannabis Drink Market

WeedAdvisor

As the clock counts down to edible legalization, the number of major companies looking to cash in continues to grow. Now, BNN Bloomberg reports that the latest contender is Moosehead Breweries Ltd. – one of the biggest names in Canadian beer. With no experience in the cannabis realm, Moosehead – like its competitors – formed a partnership with a licensed producer and distributor.

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Bureau of Cannabis Control serves a search warrant on “Costa Mesa Beach Buds”

Cannabis Law Report

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) and the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Division of Investigation-Cannabis Enforcement Unit (DOI-CEU) today announced enforcement action on an unlicensed cannabis business operating out of Southern California. On Thursday, March 28, 2019, DOI-CEU and the Costa Mesa Police Department served a search warrant on “Costa Mesa Beach Buds,” an unlicensed cannabis delivery service located in Costa Mesa.

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NZ Cannabis Cabinet Papers Leaked Before Monday 6 May Meeting – Opposition Makes Papers Public

Cannabis Law Report

According to National Party of New Zealand, the four options for the proposed 2020 referendum are: • A general question consistent with the undertaking in the Confidence and Supply agreement: “Do you support legalising the personal use of recreational cannabis?” This would not be accompanied by any legal framework or other policy decisions and it would be left to a subsequent Parliament to determine what to do in the event of a “yes” vote. • A questions referring to a spe

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Long-awaited German tenders handed to specialist trio

Cannabis Law Report

White smoke emanating from Germany’s medical agency signals the wait is over to find out which firms have been awarded medicinal cannabis tenders for Europe’s top market. Two Canadian firms, Aphria and Aurora Cannabis and Germany’s Demecan have won out, it has emerged. The three companies will split a four-year tender to grow 10,400kg between them. Aphria won five of the 13 lots, with Aurora Cannabis and Demecan handed five and three lots respectively.

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What’s the Process to Get a Medical Marijuana ID in Chicago

Cannabis Law Report

When major states of the United States started decriminalized marijuana, Illinois did not stand back. Medical Marijuana was declared as legal in the state of Illinois in the year 2013! However, it took more than a couple of years for the registered patients to buy themselves some medical marijuana. The registration for marijuana growers and sellers did not start until the year 2014.

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CA Dispensary Dispute That Included Accusations Of Sexual Harrasment & Even Arranging A Murder Attempt Ends As Breach Of Contract

Cannabis Law Report

The Orange County Register Reports……Two years after the men behind Orange County’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensary filed dueling civil suits, accusing each other of everything from sexual harassment to arranging a murder attempt, a jury on Thursday issued a verdict that boiled everything down to a simple case of breach of contract.

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US Hemp Roundtable Outlines Hemp Legislation Updates From Florida, Kansas & Texas

Cannabis Law Report

Florida: This morning, the Sunshine State’s Senate passed SB 1020 , a bill largely based on the Roundtable’s Model State Act that had previous passed the state House on March 25. The Governor is expected to sign this into law shortly. The bill provides for a dramatically expanded hemp growth program, and for the first time, the fully legal retail sale of hemp-derived CBD.

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Report: Portland City Auditor – Recreational Cannabis Tax Greater Transparency & Accountability Needed May 2019

Cannabis Law Report

Report WEB.