California's cannabis industry suffers from a seemingly unending list of problems: high taxes, prohibitionist cities, a related lack of retail licenses and oversupply of non-retail licenses, a monster illegal market with no end in sight, burdensome and often senseless regulations, and so on. Unfortunately, rescheduling won't solve most of these problems--at least not directly. Today
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Marijuana-specific controls in schedule III? The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) last week to much fanfare. The NOPR would reschedule marijuana, "marijuana extract” and “naturally derived delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinols” from schedule I to schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). But that's not all. In my very quick analysis
As the 2024 elections draw near, the economic impact of cannabis legalization will likely become a prominent topic in political discourse. With billions in total sales, and millions in tax revenue, the economic benefits of legal cannabis are clear. Beyond the monetary gains, there is a crucial aspect of the cannabis industry that should not
Today is another historic day in the history of cannabis control and regulation. In a much anticipated announcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to reschedule marijuana, from Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule I to schedule III (the “Proposed Rule”). We have covered the implications of a schedule III placement
Germany has legalized recreational cannabis Germany's new laws legalize possession by adults of up to 25 grams (around 1 ounce) of cannabis for recreational use. It also allows for adults to grow up to three plants. Use is prohibited within 100 meters of the entrance to a playground or school. This part of the legislation
Los productores de cannabis de Minnesota han expresado su preocupación por la disponibilidad de productos cuando finalmente se abra el mercado legal. En respuesta a ello, la Asamblea Legislativa de Minnesota ha actuado con rapidez para habilitar una vía que permita el cultivo anticipado, proporcionando así una orientación clave para el futuro mercado legal del cannabis en Minnesota. Teniendo en cuenta estas preocupaciones, los representantes del sector han solicitado a la Oficina de Gestión del Cannabis de Minnesota
For anyone who wasn't able to join us on April 17th, the video replay of our webinar titled "How to Buy or Sell a Cannabis Business" is now available on our website. You can view it here. The description of this webinar is also included directly below. Enjoy! ____ On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at
California's path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015. Even after Governor Schwarzenegger authorized a statewide decriminalization program in 2010, thousands continued to face serious misdemeanor charges related
The fluctuating levels of reported THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in cannabis products have sparked discussions and concerns within the industry. Contrary to popular belief, the decline in tested THC levels does not necessarily indicate a decrease in potency. We examine the reasons behind this phenomenon, exploring how changes in testing protocols, sample selection, and laboratory practices contribute
