On July 12, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 141 (AB-141), which creates the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). The DCC will consolidate the three state
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Recreational Cannabis
Cannabis Companies Sue Massachusetts Governor Over Orders Closing Recreational Stores
Yesterday, several adult-use marijuana establishments, and one medical marijuana patient, filed suit against Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker requesting preliminary and permanent injunctive relief challenging his Covid-19 Order No. 13 and…
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Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces New Policy For Use of Hemp in Cannabis Products
The Illinois Department of Agriculture recently released a policy for cultivators regarding the use of hemp in medical and adult use cannabis products. The complete version of the policy can…
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Illinois Cannabis Applications Get Two-Week Extension; Don’t Misrepresent Social Equity Status
Illinois Craft Grower, Infuser and Transporter Applications are Now Due March 30, 2020
On March 12th, due to concerns about COVID-19, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued an Executive …
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Changes to Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Laws
The Illinois House of Representatives recently passed amendments to Senate Bill 1557, which made some material changes to Illinois’ Adult-Use Cannabis Laws. The bill is now on its way to…
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Illinois Social Equity / Disproportionately Impacted Areas map
Illinois released its Disproportionately Impacted Areas map. Applicants for the new adult use cannabis licenses gain a significant advantage if they have resided in these locations for 5 of the…
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Illinois Adult-Use / Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries – Coming January 1, 2020
On June 25, 2019, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker made good on his campaign promise to sign an adult-use marijuana law. Pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “…
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Marijuana Consumption Lounges Approved in Las Vegas, Nevada
Get ready, Las Vegas… Within a matter of months, residents and visitors to Las Vegas, Nevada will be able to consume marijuana in City approved “social use venues” (the “…
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Illinois’ Governor Pritzker announces adult-use cannabis proposal
This weekend, Illinois’ governor announced a proposed bill, planned for filing in the hopper today or very soon, which will allow for the cultivation and retail sale of adult-use (i.e.,…
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Illinois Recreational Marijuana
J.B. Pritzker (Democrat) won the election for Governor of Illinois and will be sworn into office in January 2019. Based on Governor-elect Pritzker’s statements on the campaign trail and the…
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