According to the memo, qualifying businesses will receive license fee reductions of 15% or 25%, depending on a number of factors. If the qualifying business is a processor or producer, it will also receive up to a $750 or $1,500 reduction to reimburse costs incurred for Early Assistance meetings at the Bureau of Development Services (BDS).
Last week, a federal prosecutor sought and obtained a temporary restraining order against a hemp company.....
In a split decision last Thursday, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Morro Bay marijuana dispensary owner Charles Lynch and remanded the case to the district court for a factual determination as to whether Lynch’s activities were in strict compliance with California law
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.
Tilray went public this summer and has had a volatile week; Aurora recently announced they may list on the NYSE in October. This segment will cover the recent market activity, risks investors should consider when choosing a cannabis business, & whether we are in a cannabis bubble.
CLR: Weekly Opinion, Commentary & Diaries From Cannabis Legal Experts
Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon — September 5, 2018 — Lane Powell continues to grow its Cannabis Team, adding three well-recognized industry leaders to its roster. Joshua Ashby and Sativa Rasmussen have joined the firm from Ashby Law Group PLLC in Seattle, and Ben Pirie has joined from 7 Point Law in Portland.
The Government of Canada recently announced that Bill C-451 on the legalization of recreational cannabis (“Federal Cannabis Act“) and its regulations will officially come into force on October 17, 2018. In this context, the insurance sector only has a few months to adapt to this new legislative framework.
METRC Frequently Asked Questions – are exactly what their name implies…a compilation of frequently asked questions about METRC
By: Matthew G. Miller Canopy Growth Corporation, a Canadian based company is one of the leaders in the cannabis production industry. The brands under Canopy Growth’s […]
By: Paige Mankin 3D Printing and Cannabis This article explores the cross-section of two rapidly growing industries: 3D printing and cannabis. The prospect of widespread cannabis […]
By: John Acito Didn’t find what you were looking for? Let us know how we can help you! Email MG Miller Here Marking and Cannabis Having operated for so long in the black and […]
By: Matthew G. Miller Last year, we covered how the USPTO granted Biotech the first patent on a strain of marijuana,. We decided to take a look at what Biotech Institute (BI) has […]
It has been harder and harder to find humor in what we do of late, making our weekly humor column less and less frequent. As we approach the closing of the first six months of CA legal weed the challenges, issues and absurdities that had us laughing in the beginning have us scowling today.
The Definitive Word on Weed
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food and Drug Branch (FDB), released a new FAQ, “Industrial Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD) in Food Products” on July 6, 2018 (FAQ). The FAQ specifically states that CBD may not be introduced into food products:
Let me digress and state that we usually always focus our stories on our industry as it pertains to California. However, this week there are some stories that read of bigger industry trends that need recognition for the larger implications.
I think we can say after trawling through these violations they were more than unlucky !
We will hold our tongue !
Louisiana's State Board of Medical Examiners voted 8-1 to remove a cap established in 2016 that limited physicians to 100 medical marijuana patients. People seeking the treatment pushed elimination of the cap, worried they will have difficulty getting the medication when it becomes available later this year, estimated around November.
Authored By: William F. McDevitt, Esq. This September, Philadelphia’s Little Baby’s Ice Cream...
New Jersey cannabis reform advocates began 2018 with high hopes. Newly elected Governor Murphy pledged to legalize the recreational use of cannabis within his first 100 days. Several pieces of legislation were introduced in the State House but stalled over the summer due to debates over the budget. The Murphy administration was able to loosen restrictions on medical cannabis and order a temporary halt to cannabis-related prosecutions, but the 100 day window came and went without legislative action.
This week’s cannabis business licensing and regulations update covers developments in San Luis Obispo, Culver City, San Bernardino, Antioch, and Isleton. PLUS: don't miss this update from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, which is holding a public hearing on November 8, 2018.
No. 17-20135 (E.D. Mich. 2017)To avoid prosecution by the Department of Justice […]
315 Mich. App. 363, 889 N.W.2d 729 (Mich. Ct. App. 2016)Under the Michigan Medical […]
493 Mich. 17, 825 N.W.2d 543 (Mich. 2012)A group of caregivers cannot act as a […]
No. 335344, 2018 WL 472187 (Mich. Ct. App. 2018)While Michigan Medical Marihuana Act […]
413 P.3d 92 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018)Washington’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act […]
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