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 LawMinnesota Enforcement – Delete your Word Comments
MPR 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
Continue Reading Minnesota Recreational Cannabis Bill Passes Conference Committee; Final Approval Likely ImminentMinnesota Senate Passes Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Bill
Yesterday, April 28, the Minnesota Senate passed H.F. 100, the Minnesota House bill establishing an adult-use recreational cannabis regime, but with several amendments. The Minnesota Senate and House will
Continue Reading Minnesota Senate Passes Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis BillMinnesota House of Representatives Passes Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Bill
Yesterday, on April 25, 2023, the Minnesota House of Representatives voted to legalize the adult use of recreational cannabis. The bill, which has been in the works since the start
Continue Reading Minnesota House of Representatives Passes Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Bill