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The Week in Weed: February 2025 # 3

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Minnesota is accepting license applications, and several tribes are looking to sell cannabis outside their...more

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Virginia Takes Action Against Retailer Selling THC Products

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On September 14, Virginia’s Attorney General (AG) Jason Miyares issued a letter to the registered agent of the Good Vibes Shop, a Radford, VA store, for selling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products without proper labeling and...more

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Minnesota Legislature Amends Cannabis Law, Accelerates Social Equity Licensing

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The Minnesota Legislature recently approved an amendment to its Adult-Use Cannabis Law, which accelerates the issuance of licenses to social equity applicants through a vetted lottery system, among other things. Gov. Tim...more

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Clearing the Cloud: 3 Crucial Steps for Dispensary Entrepreneurs to Master NY’s Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations

Key Takeaways: • The initial application windows for New York’s general adult-use cannabis licenses closed on November 17, 2023, for applicants who could demonstrate location control (evidenced by a signed lease or deed...more

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Recreational Marijuana Regime Passes Virginia General Assembly

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On February 28, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill No. 698, which would legalize sales of recreational marijuana at retail in the Commonwealth. It now heads to the desk of Governor Glenn Youngkin, where its...more

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The Week in Weed: January 2023 # 3

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we turn our attention to Europe, where we have an update on the German legalization situation. Closer to...more

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New Developments in Enforcement Actions Against Unlicensed Cannabis Stores: Three New York Cases Worth Re-examining

This article summarizes three recent cases which illustrate different ways that authorities can proceed against unlicensed cannabis sellers. Over the past year or more, stores selling cannabis products have flourished...more

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The Week in Weed: December 2023

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, New York finalized a settlement that will allow dispensaries to open. In other settlement news, Alabama...more

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The Week in Weed: November 2023 # 3

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we look at what officials in Ohio are saying about the ballot initiative. We check in on the Alabama...more

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Ohio Marijuana Legalization Hits Home

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On the heels of New York and Missouri legalizing adult use cannabis, on November 7, 2023, Ohio voters approved “Issue 2” – a citizen initiative paving the way for adult use marijuana legalization in the state, which according...more

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Cannabis and Hemp Developments in North Carolina

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Public support for medical cannabis in North Carolina is quite strong. In fact, according to a Meredith College poll conducted in February 2023, 73% of North Carolina voters, including 64% of Republicans, support a law...more

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The Evolving Cannabis Industry in New York: Final Regulations and the True Party of Interest Rule

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On September 12, the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved final regulations governing the adult-use cannabis industry in New York, marking a long-awaited moment for industry participants and state regulators alike....more

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Updates to New Jersey’s Adult-Use Cannabis Rules Would Expand Licensee Opportunities

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In February 2021, New Jersey became one of the 19 states to legalize cannabis for recreational use. The bill, A21 – “The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act,” regulates...more

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New Jersey Adult Use Regulations – Ahead of Time and Full Steam Ahead

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) – ahead of schedule – just released its adult-use regulations, thereby taking the first step towards opening up its adult-use marketplace. While there is a tremendous...more

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NY Is Set To Legalize Recreational Marijuana

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After years of fits and starts, New York has passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana under the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (S854-A) which Governor Cuomo intends to sign. The legalization aspect of the...more

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New Jersey – “Weeding” in the Garden State

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On February 22, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Market Place Modernization Act (the Act) that implements the legal sale of recreational marijuana approved by...more

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First Look: Virginia Passes Recreational Cannabis Legislation

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The Virginia Legislature, on February 27, 2021, passed House Bill 2312, containing development, regulation and enforcement provisions governing the personal use of products containing cannabis by individuals 21 and older. The...more

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