Though cannabis is illegal under federal law, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for medical use and nine states, as well as D.C., have legalized it for recreational use—a dichotomy that presents a unique and complex challenge for employers. In a new e-book, Fox attorneys Joseph A. McNelis III
Nevada To Begin Accepting Recreational Retail Marijuana Establishment Applications Sooner than Expected
Nevada legalized the recreational adult-use of marijuana on July 1, 2017 and the state has generated millions in tax revenue as a result. Nonetheless, the Nevada Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (the “Act”) provides that until November 2018, only registered marijuana certificate holders may apply for recreational retail marijuana establishment licenses. The Nevada Department
Florida Medical Marijuana – Citrus Preference Licensing Litigation
Florida’s citrus industry has been ailing and declining for years. Florida’s recent medical marijuana regulations were designed to help, in part, by providing two medical marijuana licenses for the citrus industry to switch from growing oranges to marijuana.
As I’ve posted before, Florida medical marijuana licensing regulations have been the subject of repeated litigation challenges.
Time To Start Labeling Manufactured Cannabis Products (Edibles) In Compliance With California Regulations
Jack Praetzellis writes:
On July 1, 2018, California’s Cannabis “transition period” ended for manufactured cannabis products (i.e., edibles). All manufactured cannabis products must now meet California’s (very) specific labeling and packaging regulations.
Among other things, the packaging must include THC and CBD content in milligrams along with the Cannabis “universal symbol” (and no, you
Breaking News – Florida’s Ban on Smoking Cannabis is Ruled Unconstitutional
After a closely watched one day trial last week, Judge Karen Gievers issued a 22 page Order and Final Judgment. Judge Gievers found that the legislation which implemented Amendment 2 (medical marijuana) is unconstitutional because it conflicts with the language of the constitutional amendment itself.
Section 381.986, Florida Statutes (2017) unconstitutionally restricts rights that
Florida Medical Marijuana – Litigation Update
Grow Your Own Case
Recently, I posted about a Leon County, Florida Court case in which the Judge found in favor of a medical marijuana patient who sought permission to grow his own medical marijuana because he needed the raw plant for the treatment his state-certified doctor had prescribed to him for his stage 4
In Boost for Cannabis Infusion Market, California Adds New Type-S License
In an Alert published Thursday, Fox partner Tracy Gallegos and associate Lynnel Reyes examined new emergency regulations recently proposed by the California Department of Public Health to allow Type 6, 7, or N cannabis licensed manufacturers to register their facility as a “shared-use” facility. The regulations also provide for a new license, the Type S
Florida Court Decision in Favor of Patient Who Wants to Grow His Own Medical Marijuana
Florida’s medical marijuana regulations do not presently permit medical marijuana patients to grow their own medical marijuana. Florida’s Department of Health’s website states the following:
Florida law only allows the licensed dispensing organizations to grow, process and dispense marijuana. The department will refer any business or individual suspected of violating state law to local law
You’re Invited!: “New Marijuana Law Update in New York” Webinar
On May 16, 2018, Fox partner Alexander Leonard and associates Matt Kittay and Zev Singer will present a live webinar on New York’s new medical marijuana law and its impact on employers. Alexei, Matt and Zev will discuss key provisions of the new law and their interplay with federal law; practical implications for employers including
Florida 2018 Legislative Session Comes to a Close With Tweaks to Medical Marijuana Laws and Budget
As Florida’s 2018 legislative session comes to a close, its time to review legislative changes to Florida’s medical marijuana laws.
First, Florida’s Senate passed HB 6049, This bill removes the requirement that the Florida medical marijuana license (Florida has a vertical licensing system) reserved for a Black farmer must go to a Black farmer