On Thursday, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced its intent to adopt expedited rules without a public hearing. According to the OCM, the expedited rules are “designed to regulate the adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis, hemp-derived consumer products, and lower-potency hemp derived edibles markets in Minnesota,” and will cover…
Continue Reading Minnesota Announces Intent to Adopt Expedited Cannabis RulesThe Maryland Office of Social Equity (OSE) is an office within the Maryland Cannabis Administration…
Continue Reading Maryland Office of Social Equity Regulatory UpdateAs MinnPost reports, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management cancelled its social equity lottery, which…
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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”)…
Continue Reading Update: Maryland Cannabis AdministrationOn July 31, 2024, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management published its First Draft of Proposed Cannabis Rules. The proposed rules are not binding; rather, they are being published to solicit…
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 struggling to comply with the completion of Form 8300, which must be filed every time…
Continue Reading IRS Issues New Guidance for Cannabis Companies That Receive Over $10K in CashSahan Journal reports, after discussion with the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, that the “preliminary rules are expected to be published at the end of 2024, followed by a…
Continue Reading Minnesota Regulatory UpdateMinnesota 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…
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