Adult possession and use of cannabis has been legal in Maryland since Maryland’s Cannabis Reform Act (“CRA”) took effect in July 2023. The CRA established the Maryland Cannabis Administration (“MCA”) and tasked it with regulating Maryland’s cannabis industry. The MCA has since modeled the way states can implement technical standards…
Continue Reading Update: Maryland Cannabis AdministrationOn July 31, 2024, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management published its First Draft of Proposed…
Continue Reading Minnesota Publishes First Draft of Proposed Cannabis RulesIRS Issues New Guidance for Cannabis Companies That Receive Over $10K in Cash
The IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel recently published a memorandum providing information for cannabis companies…
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Minnesota has asked interested parties to give initial regulatory comments around cultivation, processing and manufacturing cannabis products. You can access the survey here. The survey is available through November…
Continue Reading Minnesota asks for Initial CommentsPrimer on Cannabis Trademark Law and How Rescheduling Could Change the State of the Law
With more individuals and businesses entering the cannabis sector, there has been an increased interest in what kind of trademark protections a cannabis business can obtain. This article seeks to…
Continue Reading Primer on Cannabis Trademark Law and How Rescheduling Could Change the State of the LawMPR News published an engaging article on recent enforcement from the Minnesota Pharmacy Board on the sale of hemp edibles with a cautionary reminder for attorneys to delete your Microsoft…
Continue Reading Minnesota Enforcement – Delete your Word CommentsMinnesota Legislature Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Regime; Governor says he will sign
On Friday, May 19, 2023, Minnesota’s Senate approved the negotiated and final version of Minnesota’s new adult-use cannabis regime.
Here is the full bill: HF 100 12th Engrossment – 93rd…
Continue Reading Minnesota Legislature Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Regime; Governor says he will signMinnesota Recreational Cannabis Bill Passes Conference Committee; Final Approval Likely Imminent
Late Tuesday night, on May 16, 2023, a House-Senate conference committee issued its approval and published an updated version of the Minnesota Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Bill. A final vote on…
Continue Reading Minnesota Recreational Cannabis Bill Passes Conference Committee; Final Approval Likely ImminentYesterday, April 28, the Minnesota Senate passed H.F. 100, the Minnesota House bill establishing an adult-use recreational cannabis regime, but with several amendments. The Minnesota Senate and House will…
Continue Reading Minnesota Senate Passes Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis BillYesterday, on April 25, 2023, the Minnesota House of Representatives voted to legalize the adult use of recreational cannabis. The bill, which has been in the works since the start…
Continue Reading Minnesota House of Representatives Passes Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis BillIn re The Hacienda Company, LLC – a Flicker of Hope for Distressed Cannabis Companies: Can Non-Operating Cannabis Companies Liquidate in Bankruptcy?
Until recently, the bankruptcy courts have generally been unavailable for insolvent cannabis companies to liquidate or reorganize. The Office of the United States Trustee (the “UST”) has a mandate from…
Continue Reading In re The Hacienda Company, LLC – a Flicker of Hope for Distressed Cannabis Companies: Can Non-Operating Cannabis Companies Liquidate in Bankruptcy?A cannabis retailer, and those who collect debt on their behalf, may not be governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), but they probably should act like it. …
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In the Weeds is a blog that aims to help keep today’s cannabis entrepreneur well informed. We track developments in marijuana law and business, including regulatory framework in states where cannabis has been legalized for medical and/or recreational uses and the unique issues that businesses in the cannabis industry face.