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California’s Social Equity Fee Waiver – Late Is Better Than Never
In a move that Old Guard California Cannabis viewed with bittersweet appreciation, the Department of Cannabis Control on January 1, 2022 announced it would waive license fees for those cannabis companies impacted by the War on Cannabis. Many pre-2017 operators...
FDA, FTC Issue Warnings to Delta 8 Copycat Cannabis Companies
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent out warning letters to six different companies for selling copycat food products that contain Delta-8 THC. In a press release published on July 5, the FDA and FTC said...
Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference
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The Distressed Cannabis Business: An Alternative to Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is Not an Option Bankruptcy courts do not provide protection to cannabis and cannabis-related businesses.Bankruptcy can be a very helpful tool for a distressed business. Bankruptcy allows a business to stop collection actions, discharge certain debts,...
Minnesota Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis: Part 2
In Part 1, we examined the current status of adult use cannabis in Minnesota, paying particular attention to the licensing framework, taxation and social equity considerations. In this article, we’ll cover some important need-to-know info if you’re considering opening...
Minnesota Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis: Part 1
Part 1: The Current Status of Legalization Minnesota has long been known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” and boasts over 14,000 bodies of fresh water covering at least 10 acres. The Dakota Sioux word for water, “Minne”, appears in the word Minnesota (clear blue water)...
Desperate California Cannabis Vendors Seek Credit Protection
Cannabis companies representing 45% of California’s cannabis sales are pushing a bill that will crack down on non-paying customers. Well known operators, including Kiva, Lowell Farms, Nabis and Sunderstorm, recently formed Financial Stability for California Cannabis...
Ask the Experts: Supply Chain Risks in Hemp & Cannabis
There are a lot of risks throughout the entire supply chain in the cannabis and hemp markets. Legal and regulatory issues, quality control reliability, security problems, product safety, potency, and constantly changing supply and demand are just a few major risks...
Stemming the Tide: Strategies for Cannabis Testing Labs & Regulators to Address THC Inflation and Lab Shopping
The cannabis industry in the United States is booming. In just a few years, it has gone from a small, underground market to a multi-billion-dollar industry. This growth is due in part to the legalization of cannabis in many states, as well as the growing public...
The Hot Debate Embroiling New York’s Potency Tax
On March 31, 2021, New York legalized adult-use cannabis with the passage of the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA). Perhaps the most controversial portion of the Act was Section 493(1)-(3), which established taxes on the potency of cannabis products sold...
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Report: Legal Approaches to Decriminalize Cannabis in 16 Different Countries
This report, prepared by the foreign law specialists and analysts of the Law Library of Congress, provides a review of laws adopted in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand,...
Georgia rep. helps get CBD oil to patients, skirting limits of laws he's been instrumental in passing
Hoping to avoid felony charges of drug trafficking, state Rep. Allen Peake is shepherding cannabis oil to hundreds of medical marijuana patients. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Georgia rep. helps get CBD oil to patients, skirting limits of laws he's been...
Maryland governor orders disparity study of minority participation in medical marijuana industry
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday ordered a study of the state’s developing medical marijuana industry to ensure opportunities for minority participation. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Maryland governor orders disparity study of minority participation in medical...
Rewriting medical marijuana regulations "an insult" to Floridians who voted for Amendment 2
Via The Associated Press. The following editorial was published in the The Gainesville Sun, April 23, 2017: State constitutional amendments aren't suggestions. When at least 60 percent of voters feel strongly enough about an issue that they approve putting it into the...
Colorado bill adding PTSD to medical marijuana list heads to gov's desk
A bill to add PTSD to the list of Colorado's medical marijuana qualifying conditions is headed to the governor's desk. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Colorado bill adding PTSD to medical marijuana list heads to gov's desk
After years of restrictions, revised Montana medical marijuana regulations underway
Montana lawmakers moved forward a bill that regulates medical marijuana, including licenses, fees and distribution regulations. Read Full Article at: Cannabist After years of restrictions, revised Montana medical marijuana regulations underway
Indiana CBD bill heads to gov’s desk after unanimous House vote
The Indiana Legislature has approved a bill that would allow people with certain types of epilepsy to use CBD oil as medicine.
South Dakota marijuana legalization activists start collecting signatures for 2018 ballot
Supporters of a pair of ballot measures that would legalize medical and recreational marijuana in South Dakota launched their push Saturday to get on the 2018 ballot. Read Full Article at: Cannabist South Dakota marijuana legalization activists start collecting...
Vermont Senate approves cannabis legalization measure, but House a long shot
A marijuana legalization plan resurfaced and passed the state Senate on Friday, though it's highly unlikely the House will follow suit this year. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Vermont Senate approves cannabis legalization measure, but House a long shot
Colorado PTSD marijuana bill advances to House vote, gains amendments focused on children
A Colorado bill seeking to add post-traumatic stress disorder to the state's list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana has advanced to a House vote. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Colorado PTSD marijuana bill advances to House vote, gains amendments focused...