"Siegel was not alleged to have been under the influence of cannabis, and his passenger—now his wife—later claimed she had packed the chocolate bars without his knowledge. He faced a drug possession charge in Kansas that was later dropped."
The regulations proposed by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture were approved late last week. Reports Hemp Industry Daily
In the wake of this major shift in legal framework for our neighbors to the north, it is critical that U.S. employers and Canadian nationals be aware of the rules at the border and be smart about their interactions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) officials.
The Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA” ), which became effective January 1, 2018, is the governing law for both medical and adult use of cannabis in California. The rules are complex. Cannabis businesses seeking to do business in California should consult with an attorney prior to engaging in any project to ensure full understanding of the most up-to-date rules.
Steps toward the legalization of cannabis in New York and New Jersey have been in the news recently. But how close are these states to having fully licensed legal cannabis supply chains? Here's a brief overview of the two states' marijuana laws and where they stand in regard to cannabis licensing.
We'll admit we're clueless as to what they mean by anything, never mind cannabis. Cannabis Business Times bravely takes on the mish mash muddle of information that is Facebook and cannabis and tries to make sense of it. At least they've tried to work their way through the obfuscation!
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Earlier this week the U.S. Tax Court issued its long-awaited opinion for theHarborside case, which addresses several issues that impact cannabis tax planning strategies. Those issues include:
I recently had the unbelievable opportunity to be a featured panelist at the O'Cannabiz Conference and Expo held in Vancouver BC Canada December 10-11.
Recreational cannabis hasn’t been legal for long, but a lot of ink has already been spilled about it. While the media have given extensive coverage to its potential health effects and to the impacts and ramifications of cannabis use for employers, little has been said regarding the commercialization and marketing of this new product and its accessories1 by businesses.
The tone may seem a bit offhand, even careless, and our language much the same. But, in an industry that has taken to patting itself on the back with so much gusto much it appears to CLR that all we are producing is bile that can only in the end, antagonize people we oughtn't to. Many quieter voices are becoming increasingly uneasy with the hubris. This at a time when we need calm heads and a commonsense approach as the next hurdle of federal regulation slowly unfurls towards us. To this end, Jordan's piece makes us aware where we should look a little closer at ourselves.
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California’s fluid regulatory climate and dual licensing framework has created one of the most challenging business environments participants have ever seen. Doesn’t matter if you are an attorney, an operator, an investor or a CPA …. it just doesn’t matter. The kicks are hard and the hits keep coming.
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The Agricultural Act of 2014, also knowns as the 2014 Farm Act (Act), will expire on September 30, 2018.
Ding dong, the witch is dead, the mean old Jeff Sessions is gone!!! Xmas came early. Do you think it's the name, as Republican Pete Sessions of Texas, the chairman of the House Rules Committee, declared cannabis enemy, just lost to Democratic challenger Colin Allred. Allred was no friend to either of the Sessions! Election time in America, more of a frightening affair of how this country thinks and where those particular thoughts are domiciled.
“Our company’s mission is to spread health to the world through plant medicine and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the legalization of hemp than to give something back to our Country – which is in an emergency state of emotional and physical health,” said Klee Irwin, founder of Irwin Naturals and the author of Pain Nation.
Ireland’s government is once again teasing the prospect of loosening cannabis laws, but critics remain unconvinced the latest statements are anything more than hot air.
The Cannabis Access Clinic in Subiaco aims to streamline the access to medicinal cannabis with health professionals proficient in the area.Reports WA Today.
As the legal status of cannabis evolves, state legislatures are confronted with a difficult moral issue – how should local and state governments treat persons convicted of offenses that are no longer illegal? Below is a discussion of some of the options.
After months of political wrangling, in-fighting, and delays, New Jersey lawmakers are finally poised fir their first vote on legalizing the recreational adult use of cannabis.
Today’s Cannabis market has attracted entrepreneurs from all walks of life which is a benefit to the astounding growth we see at every level, but many may lack the expertise to properly convey their vision, or the know-how to market their idea. For many, this may begin with an investment deck. Kenny Feigeles, himself an investor, created a consultancy and a website soulstringreport.com where he and his team cover the markets. Most recently, Cannabis has been of keen interest to his work.
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372 P.3d 287 (Ariz. 2016)The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) immunizes physicians from prosecution based solely on their providing legally […]
894 F.3d 1187 (10th Cir. 2018)The IRS, without the need of a criminal conviction, has the authority to determine if a state medical marijuana […]
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