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
Continue Reading Minnesota Announces Intent to Adopt Expedited Cannabis RulesMaryland Office of Social Equity Regulatory Update
The Maryland Office of Social Equity (OSE) is an office within the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). Its purpose is to promote and encourage participation in the regulated cannabis industry by
Continue Reading Maryland Office of Social Equity Regulatory UpdateMinnesota OCM Cancels Separate Social Equity Lottery
As MinnPost reports, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management cancelled its social equity lottery, which would have occurred separate from the general applicant lottery in 2025. A portion of the
Continue Reading Minnesota OCM Cancels Separate Social Equity LotteryUpdate: DC Cannabis Enforcement
The DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (“ABCA”) Enforcement Division continues to exercise its enforcement authority against allegedly unlawful cannabis and entheogenic mushroom businesses in the District. A wave of
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Update: Maryland Cannabis Administration
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 AdministrationMinnesota Publishes First Draft of Proposed Cannabis Rules
On 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 CashMinnesota Regulatory Update
Sahan 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 asks for Initial Comments
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 Law