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USVI Cannabis Cultivation License Applications Go Live on Monday 3/31/2025

The US Virgin Islands (“USVI”) is finally inching closer to launching a dual medical and adult-use cannabis program. Earlier this week the USVI Office of Cannabis Regulation (“OCR”) announced that applications for cultivation...more

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Illinois Cannabis Outlook 2025: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?

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The past year for the Illinois cannabis industry revealed continuing tensions and disparity between the rosy picture painted by officials; the reality for businesses on the ground; and the downstream impact to patients and...more

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Minnesota Draft Cannabis Rules Provide Clarity on Licensed Cannabis Business Operations

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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently published a notice of intent to adopt expedited rules and opened a 30-day public comment period. ...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Predictions: 2025 to Be a Very Big Year in Cannabis

It’s the first week of January, and you all know what that means in the blogging game: It’s time to make wild predictions about the coming year. As always, making predictions is hard, particularly when they’re about the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Despite Fits and Starts, New Tennessee Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Regulations Set to Take Effect on December 26, 2024

After an objectively troubled launch that spurred litigation, Tennessee’s permanent hemp-derived cannabinoid licensing regulations are finally set to take effect at the end of this month. This would mark the culmination of a...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

U.S. Virgin Islands Opens Adult-Use Cannabis License Application Process

On April 17, 2024, the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board (“VICAB”) approved regulations outlining the requirements for its new adult-use cannabis program, including details regarding the competitive merit-based...more

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Delaware Kicks Off Adult Use Marijuana Licensing Round

Delaware is set to commence its adult-use cannabis industry through a license application period that opens on September 1, 2024, and closes on September 30, 2024. Importantly, Delaware does permit vertical integration and...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama Awards Two Additional Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

The Alabama medical cannabis program has been FUBAR for a while now, but there was at least some good news for two applicants last week....more

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And They’re (Almost) Off! Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Applications Due Soon

Thoroughbreds shouldn’t be the only ones racing towards a finish line in Kentucky in the near future. Those vying for a precious medical cannabis business license in Kentucky’s new medical cannabis program will also need to...more

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U.S. District Court Rules Dormant Commerce Clause Does Not Apply to Maryland’s Social Equity Cannabis License Program

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Under the Maryland Cannabis Reform Act, resident social equity licensees may receive financial assistance with startup capital and operational costs for growers, processors, and retailers. Maryland began accepting social...more

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Cannabis License Application Deadline Approaching

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If you are applying for a cultivation, processor, distributor, dispensary, or microbusiness license, applications are open and you must submit your application on or before 5 pm, December 18, 2023. To submit an application,...more

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NY Cannabis Licensing and Notice Deadline Extended

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New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that prospective applicants have an additional 14 days to submit their applications, extending the deadline for retail applicants with control of an eligible property...more

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Washington, D.C. Medical Cannabis Update: Expanded Medical Cannabis Access, Social Equity Opportunities and Open Licensing Periods

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On October 11, 2023, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed D.C. Act 25-222, the Medical Cannabis Clarification and Non-Resident Patient Access Temporary Amendment Act of 2023, which extends recent changes to the...more

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Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Law: Retail Sales and Cultivation Licensing

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Third in a series on the Minnesota Adult-Use Cannabis Law. Read our first look at the law and our review of local control and moratoriums. Recreational use of marijuana has been legal in Minnesota for people over the age of...more

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New York Cannabis Business Applications Are Live and the Deadline is Extended: What We’ve Learned

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New York’s adult-use regulations are effective and the first application period for certain adult-use licenses is underway! At the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting on October 17, 2023, CCB announced that they are...more

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The New York marijuana business application window has opened, but will be over in a ‘New York minute’

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After months of anticipation, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management began accepting applications for five (5) types of licenses this week: cultivator, processor, distributor, and microbusiness. This is generally...more

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Mississippi Medical Cannabis Market Update

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It has been over a year since Mississippi began accepting applications for medical cannabis licenses in July of 2022. Since then, the Mississippi cannabis industry has steadily grown, with the first legal sales beginning in...more

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Cannabis Legal Report – September 2023

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New York State Regulators Approve Final Adult-Use Regulations as Judge Bars New York State From Issuing New Cannabis Licenses - On September 12, state regulators approved final adult-use regulations and set October 4 as...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market is Open for Business

With more than $10 million in retail sales during its opening weekend and more than $20 million in retail sales during the first week, Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market is open for business. Nearly 100 of Maryland’s...more

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Wow: Alabama Commission Pauses Medical Cannabis License Awards

In a shocking development only four days after announcing its intent to issue 21 licenses to cultivators, processors, dispensaries, secured transporters, laboratory testing facilities, and integrated facilities, the Alabama...more

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Initial License Awards

Yesterday was a day years in the making for would-be medical cannabis operators in Alabama, as the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) announced its intent to issue 21 licenses to cultivators, processors, dispensaries,...more

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Minnesota Legalizes Cannabis: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the New Law

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Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis bill was signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz on May 30, making The North Star State the 23rd to legalize cannabis. Read on to learn more about the law, including who will oversee cannabis...more

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Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Summary

Minnesota’s Governor has indicated he will sign an adult use cannabis legalization bill. HF 100 (the “Final Bill”) emerged from reconciliation and was passed on May 19th The Final Bill combines Minnesota’s existing medical...more

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The Cannabis Regulatory Agency Significantly Expands the Scope of Allowed Transfers Between Equivalent Licenses

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The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) recently issued an advisory bulletin which may create a significant licensing cost savings for grower and/or processor licensees holding both medical and adult-use licenses....more

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Medical Cannabis in Mississippi: A New Year, A New Regulated Industry

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The new year has kicked off with the long-awaited start of medical cannabis sales in Mississippi. The first legal sales of medical cannabis to qualifying patients have taken place. With licenses issued and medical cannabis...more

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