Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. The Legislature has long maintained a hands-off approach to marijuana policy.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The “bottom line” of this polling data, according to Gallup, is: Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, there has been a slow trickle of states that have followed suit.

Legalization 49

Legalization Marijuana Data Recreational 49

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

But state law prohibits delivery of cannabis products intended for adult, recreational use. Victoria Frankl, a registered nurse who helps field emergency calls at the Northern New England Poison Center, said there has been an eight-fold increase in calls for unintentional marijuana poisoning among children since 2012.

Recreational 52

Recreational Retail Cultivation Packaging 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. In October, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) gave four companies, including Cannabis Trainers, the greenlight to begin training. Read the full article.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The IRS ruled Harborside owes $11 million in taxes and penalties for the tax years 2007 to 2012, and this reduction is a win for a less rigid interpretation of the law. However, this year Harborside has made strides for the industry even though they ultimately lost.

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Business Cannabis Law Legalization 45

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2019

million for the fiscal years 2007 through 2012. The reduction includes $6 million in penalties that the court previously ruled we did not need to pay because of the unclear state of the law, and because Harborside acted in good faith,” said Harborside CEO Andrew Berman. Commissioner, 139 TC 19, 36-42 (2012) aff’d 792 f.3d

Dispensary 45

Dispensary Packaging Cannabis Retail 45

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

4th 1083 (2012); UFCW, Local 324 v. Unions may seize upon this distinction and argue that Cedar Point has no bearing on the constitutionality of state laws and decisions authorizing or privileging labor trespass on commercial property because that trespass typically takes place on premises that are open to the general public.

Access 52

Access Food Law State Laws 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Rates of cannabis use are higher in states where medical or recreational cannabis has been legalised. In Colorado and Washington, where recreational cannabis was legalised in 2012, at least 26% of adults regularly use cannabis. DOT most recently revisited this issue in 2017 and 2018 as a part of a notice of proposed rulemaking.

Recreational 52

Recreational Safety Cannabis Law 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Compliance with state laws is of little benefit when it comes to federal bankruptcy, banking, and tax codes. The cannabis business-lessee was apparently in compliance with all applicable Washington State laws and regulations. The Federal Controlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. §§801-904 2015); In re McGinnis , 453 B.R.

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Compliance Compliance Chronic Pain Banking 45

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Virgin Islands have passed laws allowing medical marijuana use. [7] In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first two states to legalize marijuana for recreational use. [8] 17] Thus, the court held that employers could lawfully terminate employees for marijuana use, even though such use was permitted under state law.

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Law Legalization Marijuana Policy 40

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

1 following several months of deliberation over how to execute a new state law meant largely to limit young people’s access to and abuse of high-potency THC products. The Denver Post reports. Colorado will impose stricter rules for the purchase of medical marijuana starting Jan. 211110 REDLINE Final Adopted Rules.

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Concentrates Patients Access Conditions 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 1, 2020

Marijuana was first made illegal in the United States in 1906. It remained a criminal offense to use marijuana nationwide until 1973 when, slowly but surely, states began to decriminalize the use of marijuana. In 2012, after much lobbying and deliberation, Washington became the first U.S. state to lift the ban on marijuana.

CBD 52

CBD Chronic Pain Oil Medicine 52

TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Since 2012, TheAnswerPage.com has addressed the immense need for unbiased evidence-based high quality education focused on the endocannabinoid system and medical marijuana.

Patients 98

Patients Education Marijuana Therapy 98

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 27, 2019

280E applies to businesses operating legally under State law, notwithstanding its use of the word “trafficking. The Tax Court was NOT pleased with the position taken by the taxpayer stating, “On July 12, 2018, petitioner filed its motion for partial summary judgment pending before the Court in which it alleges that section 280E: . (1)

State Laws 45

State Laws Dispensary Business Policy 45

Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Asked about an Arizona Supreme Court ruling last year that overturned a 2012 state law that made possession or use of marijuana on college campuses a crime, Lambrakis said the school is in the process of reviewing its policies and will not change them in the meantime.

Policy 40

Policy Chronic Pain State Laws Recreational 40

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The respondent, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), issued the petitioner a Notice of Deficiency, claiming “a deficiency in petitioner’s 2012 income tax of $1,264,212 and an accuracy-related penalty under section 6662(a) of $252,842.40.” [2] 2] After receiving that notice, the petitioner filed for review in the Tax Court.

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Legislation Business State Laws Law 40

Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Which States Are Onboard With Marijuana Legalization Trend? On 2012 Election Day, voters in Colorado endorsed a movement to legalize the use and sale of marijuana for recreation. This made Colorado the first state in the US to legalize cannabis. Note that some states have legalized marijuana for medical use only.

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Legalization Marijuana Retail Recreational 52

MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Congress must now take action to ensure that state law is respected , and that Americans who legally use marijuana are not subject to federal prosecution,” she said in a press release earlier this year. He’s a strong proponent of marijuana decriminalization. We didn’t unmercifully penalize them. Then, of course, there’s Rep.

Marijuana 58

Marijuana Legislation Policy Decriminalization 58

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Joining the movement is Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, asking a court to vacate all the convictions as well as dismiss all the charges for felony or misdemeanor cannabis possession, which were prosecuted before California legalized recreational marijuana in 2012. Burlington and Denver, Vt.

Research and Development 40

Research and Development Programs Cannabis Legalization 40

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In states where marijuana has been legalized, state law insolvency proceedings may be an alternative to bankruptcy to afford financial relief to a marijuana business denied access to the bankruptcy courts. See In re Rent-Rite Super Kegs , 484 B.R. 799 (Bankr. Liquidation Alternatives.

Business 52

Business Cultivation Access Retail 52

The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

In Milwaukee, black people accounted for 72% of arrests for possession of less than 25 grams of marijuana, despite making up just 39% of the population between 2012 and 2015, according to research by the Public Policy Forum. Numerous studies have shown that black and white people use marijuana at roughly the same rate. reports the AP.

Decriminalization 29

Decriminalization Marijuana Data Recreational 29

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

As of the date of publication, marijuana is legal for medical use in 33 states and the District of Columbia, while it is legal for recreational use in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Its use for any purpose remains illegal at the federal level.

Law 40

Law Decriminalization Cannabis Recreational 40

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We are constrained by the law, and Congress has not carved out an exception in IRC Sec.280E 280E for businesses that operate lawfully under State law. Commissioner , 139 TC 19, 36-42 (2012) aff’d 792 f.3d Congress, rather than this Court, is the proper body to redress petitioner’s grievances. 3] 151 TC 11(2018). [4]

Dispensary 45

Dispensary Packaging Collective Seed-To-Sale 45

The Joint Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Oregon may turn out to be a vital state in the movement to reform our country’s cannabis laws, and Sensible Oregon is a group that might be gaining a lot more attention within the coming weeks and months. “After seeing the Sensible Washington model and its simplicity, it just seemed like a good idea.

Hemp 20

Hemp Law Legalization Marijuana 20

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Whether and how state and federal laws apply is necessarily fact-dependent, and deciding whether to move forward requires review of the specific facts at play and the application of federal and state law to those facts. Follow State Law (and Require that Customers Do Too). 31 See Lisa N.

Legalization 45

Legalization Business Law Cannabis 45

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

The courts have consistently held that marijuana dispensaries operating in compliance with state law are trafficking in controlled substances and are subject to Section 280E.[11] 19, 38 (2012), aff’d, 792 F.3d CHAMP), 128 T.C. 173, 182 (2007). [11] 11] Patients Mutual Assistance Collective Coop. Commissioner , 151 T.C.

Business 72

Business Cannabis Seed-To-Sale Law 72

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

1/4/19), SB 5131: Amends the state’s medical cannabis law so that qualified medical marijuana patients and designated providers can purchase immature plants, clones, or seeds from a licensed producer. It is estimated that 3,500 individuals will be eligible for expungement. (1/4/19),

Marijuana 278

Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 278

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2020

B corporations are creatures of state law. Currently, thirty-six states have passed legislation that enables for-profit entities – corporations and limited liability companies – to pursue a dual mission of profit and social purpose. and the U.S.

Hemp 98

Hemp CBD Business Environment 98

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

Absent a choice of law provision, the location where most of the insured activity took place will likely dictate which law applies. But how have federal courts reacted to applying canna-friendly state law in a forum where federal law preempts underlying state concerns? The answer is inconsistently.

Policy 92

Policy State Laws Business Law 92

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Seen as a protectionist, cottage measure to some stakeholders, residency requirements for cannabis licensure have been a staple in the industry since Washington and Colorado legalized cannabis statewide back in 2012. In setting aside discriminatory state commercial regulations, the Court primarily relied on the dormant Commerce Clause.”

Business 96

Business Programs Cannabis Law 96

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

That has been true since Colorado and Washington legalized cannabis for adults 21 and up back in 2012, and since other states began creating comprehensive licensing regimes. cannabis industry attracts all kinds of entrepreneurs and investors.

Business 96

Business Cannabis Legalization Law 96

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

With the passage of SB 420 , this collective system was formalized and, with the advent of the 2008 Guidelines issued by the State Attorney General’s Office, more details around “compliance” and best practices were provided; but it was nothing like we have today under Prop. 64 and MAUCRSA. Enforcement.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Collective 98

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2021

In Denver, cannabis businesses make up less than 1% of all local businesses, but accounted for 10% of reported business burglaries from 2012 to 20161. Cash-only industries also complicate tracking revenues for purposes of taxation and regulatory compliance.”.

Banking 52

Banking Safety Compliance Compliance 52

SpeedWeed

APRIL 22, 2021

“Although legalization continues rolling on nationwide, we still have federal laws on the books that prohibit financial institutions from working with marijuana businesses legally under state law,” Whitmer said in a press statement. “To Democratic Gov.

Banking 52

Banking Safety Access Business 52

NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Most Americans have access to either medical or adult-use cannabis under state laws. Since 2012, 18 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized adult-use marijuana, while 37 states have legalized medical marijuana. At present, the state allows marijuana use only for medical reasons.

Law 89

Law Marijuana DEA Recreational 89

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

In its complaint, Harvest of Arizona, which was established in 2011 and began using the HARVEST mark in 2012, claimed to own retail dispensaries and cultivation/production facilities in Arizona, Nevada, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Florida. Federal trademark law is not applicable. .

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Dispensary Cultivation Cannabis Law 43

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. Objective: Since 2012, 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. 2012, Calabria et al., Add to Mendeley. Berning, A.,

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Dispensary Research and Development Safety Recreational 52