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
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
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
California Revised its Contract Law to Protect Cannabis Contracts (Effective January 1, 2018)
Jack Praetzellis writes:
California law requires all contracts to have a “lawful object”. Previously, this posed a problem for contracts involving cannabis since cannabis-related contracts are largely unlawful under federal law. On January 1, 2018, California enacted Civil Code Section 1550.5. That Code Section explicitly states that cannabis-related contracts have a lawful
California Evidence Code Section 956(b): How to Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege Over Advice Concerning Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis
Jack Praetzellis writes:
California Governor Jerry Brown signed an amendment to California Evidence Code Section 956 ominously known as the “crime-fraud exception”. The newly-revised Code Section attempts to address the tension between state and federal law governing cannabis.
Under normal circumstances, California’s attorney-client privilege makes confidential communications among an attorney and a client exempt from
Las Vegas’s Newest Lounge: The Marijuana Consumption Lounge
Approximately 43 million tourists visit Las Vegas annually, and of those tourists, some undoubtedly consume marijuana during their visits.
There is just one major issue: There is no place for the tourists to consume it. Pursuant to Nevada recreational use regulations, consumption is to be done privately, not publicly. Recreational use in gaming establishments,
Issuance of Temporary Commercial Cannabis Licenses Begins in California
After California voted in favor of allowing the recreational use of marijuana, the entrepreneurial bug bit many California residents. Consequently, three licensing agencies were tasked with creating emergency cannabis regulations prior to the issuance of any commercial cannabis licenses.
The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) licenses microbusinesses, distributors, testing laboratories, and retailers. The California Department
Senator Cory Booker Introduces The Marijuana Justice Act of 2017
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Marijuana Justice Act of 2017. The bill, which Senator Booker first announced on Twitter and then described more fully on Facebook Live, aims to end the federal prohibition on cannabis with a multi-faceted approach. First, the bill seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act to declassify marijuana
Marijuana Legalization Moves Forward in New Jersey
In advance of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing held June 19, 2017, New Jersey State Senator Nick Scutari released the text of Senate, No. 3195, or SB 3195, the long-awaited bill legalizing cannabis in New Jersey. In a statement announcing the bill in mid-May, Senator Scutari, the bill’s sponsor, stated, “Now is the time to
Temporary Injunction May Delay Recreational Marijuana Sales in Nevada
A temporary restraining order granted to a group of alcohol distributors may delay the sale of recreational marijuana in Nevada, which was scheduled to begin on July 1. On May 30, 2017, the First Judicial District Court of Nevada issued the temporary restraining order,