As a large hemp producing state, Kentucky is important to the hemp industry. It is often perceived to be “ground zero” for hemp law since it is home to two outspoken and hemp-friendly Senators; it sued the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) when the DEA seized imported hemp seeds coming into the state; and it submitted the first proposed plan to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), though the plan has effectively been withdrawn.

Will the US Postal Service (USPS) continue to deliver vapes? That is the issue addressed in a document published by the USPS on April 19, 2021, titled: “Treatment of E-Cigarettes in the Mail.”

Rod Kight discusses Cannabis Regulation in the US with John Bruford of CBD-Intel.

The recently published Ordinance No. 83/2021, which came into force on 16 April, details the requirements and procedures for obtaining authorisations for the exercise of activities related to the cannabis plant in Portugal, and its use for medicinal, medical-veterinary and scientific research purposes.

What this article aims to provide is a brief insight into the current South African cannabis economy as well as illustrate that large-scale, commercial cannabis cultivation, processing, product development, retail and export is possible and is currently underway. 

The recognition that cannabis has medicinal properties, and a role in the mix of medical treatments, has spread across the globe in recent years. As a result, an increasing number of jurisdictions have legalised access to it to varying degrees. Currently, this comprises over 50 countries, including Canada, Australia, Germany and over half of the US states. This increased recognition and legalised access has resulted in a global medicinal cannabis industry currently estimated to be worth £16.5 billion now and reaching to over £55 billion by 2027.1

Some things in life are simply no-brainers, not only because the justification for doing them is so immediately obvious, but further, because the justification for not doing them is so obviously absent. The filing of “protective” claims for refund as a hedge against the draconian provisions that govern the federal taxation of cannabis, and particularly for marijuana, is one of those things properly placed at the top of the no-brainer list. Why? Read on.

The cannabis plant, including both hemp and marijuana, like most plants is comprised of
multiple parts including the stalk and stem, leaf, flower, and seed.

The short answer is that it depends on the use. Mexico is in the process of cannabis legalization. As of today, the harvesting, growing, transporting, and sale of adult use cannabis is expressly prohibited by law and sanctioned by the Federal Criminal Code.

New York’s off duty conduct law will now explicitly apply to an employee’s off-duty use of cannabis. The change in law came as a result of the recent passage of “The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act,” which generally legalized the sale and use of cannabis for individuals 21 and over, and presents real compliance challenges for employers, which we discuss further below.

Last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which legalized adult (21 years of age and up) use and possession of up to three ounces of marijuana (or 24 grams of concentrated marijuana). This legalization spurs questions for employers: Are they allowed to prohibit the use of marijuana? Can they discipline for the use of marijuana? Can they drug test for marijuana? We’ve got the answers.

In an industry that runs on innovation and differentiation, a cannabis brand’s identity is among its most valuable—and most prone to copying—assets. It’s a common myth that cannabis industry brands cannot get trademark protection. In fact, many cannabis-related trademarks are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including U.S. Weed Channel, MedMen, Cheech’s Private Stash, and GOT GUMMIES? to name a few.

The recent legalization of adult-use cannabis in New York State has created enormous economic opportunity in the state, but taking advantage of those opportunities may bring harsh immigration consequences for foreign nationals currently in the U.S. or who seek admission to the United States in the future. Marijuana remains a Schedule I substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and is therefore illegal to possess, distribute, sell or manufacture anywhere in the United States.

On April 20, 2021, Denver Mayor, Michael Hancock, signed the Marijuana Omnibus Bill and Marijuana Hospitality Bill into law, which make significant changes to Denver’s current cannabis laws.  These changes directly address hot-button items such as social equity and permanently implement the relaxation of certain regulations initially implemented for safety purposes during the pandemic.  These changes are long overdue and signify that Denver may be assuming the mantle of trendsetter for a post COVID-19 cannabis industry. The changes include……

To many in the cannabis industry, REIT is not a common acronym. Yet, as cannabis businesses seek ways to access additional capital, REITs are coming up in more and more conversations.

While towns, villages, and cities cannot completely prohibit these licensees after the opt-out period, the MRTA allows these municipalities to adopt local laws and regulations governing the time, place and manner of the operation of the licensed retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites provided such local laws and regulations do not make such operation unreasonably impracticable

Should medical marijuana be given to animals? A bill is pending in the Rhode Island General Assembly that would make Rhode Island the first state in the country to permit veterinarians to prescribe medical marijuana to a domestic pet with a debilitating medical condition.

New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalized recreational cannabis in New York State on March 31, 2021. While it will take some time to organize and implement many aspects of the law—such as the issuing of registrations, licenses, and permits to sell and distribute cannabis—there are immediate consequences related to employee cannabis possession and use that took effect upon Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signature.