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
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
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
Healthcare Facility Policies in the Age of Medical Marijuana
Richard L. Holzworth writes:
Despite Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana industry being in its infancy, more than 17,000 patients have registered for the program, and more than 4,000 already have received their medical marijuana card from the Department of Health. Now that cannabis products have burst
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to Medical Marijuana
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing the New Jersey Department of Health and the Board of Medical Examiners to review the state’s existing medical marijuana program with a focus on ways to expand access to marijuana for medical purposes.
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More on Status of FinCEN’s Marijuana Banking Guidance
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post regarding the status of FinCEN’s 2014 marijuana banking guidance in light of the Attorney General’s policy reversal on marijuana enforcement at the federal level, we have received written confirmation from FinCEN that its 2014 guidance remains in place. In response to our inquiries, FinCEN provided us with the following
FinCEN Confirms Marijuana Banking Guidance Remains in Place Despite DOJ Policy Reversal
Reuters is reporting today that the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) was caught off guard by Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement last week that the Justice Department was reversing its policy regarding enforcement of federal marijuana laws. A FinCEN spokesman said in a statement that his agency’s prior pronouncement regarding marijuana banking nevertheless
ABA Panel Tackles Venture Investing in Cannabis Companies
Venture capital is playing a growing role in the country’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Attorneys Emily J. Yukich and Matthew R. Kittay of Fox Rothschild’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice will conduct a panel discussion with industry insiders during the American Bar Association Business Law Section’s annual meeting in Chicago.
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Florida Municipalities Debate Dispensaries
As a follow up to my post on the City of Boynton Beach having its regulations overturned by Florida state law, other Florida municipalities are debating medical marijuana dispensaries.
Those adopting or extending moratoriums on dispensaries:
- Marathon City, located in the Keys, has extended its moratorium for another 180 days.
- Winter Garden, located
Marijuana Banking Update Issued by FinCEN
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (FinCEN) recently issued a Marijuana Banking Update, with data through March 31, 2017. The number of banking institutions offering services to Marijuana Related Businesses continues to increase, but the overall number of banks providing such services remains low. As of March 31, 2017,