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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers. less -

How to Buy or Sell a Cannabis License in Minnesota’s Adult-Use Market: M&A Guide (2025)

Vicente LLP on 7/25/2025

More than two years after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis, and eleven years after the establishment of the state’s medical cannabis program, adult-use cannabis businesses are...more

Minnesota to Hold Cannabis Retail License Lottery For Social Equity and General Applicants on July 22

Fox Rothschild LLP on 7/11/2025

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is set to conduct its second lottery for Minnesota Cannabis Retail Licenses. On June 5, 2025, the OCM held its first round of lotteries, conducting social equity applicant lotteries...more

Kentucky Cannabis Marketplace Begins to Bloom

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 1/22/2025

Medical cannabis in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is now legal as of January 1, 2025, with increasing opportunities for businesses and patients alike. Investors and market participants should be aware that, although cross...more

More Green in the Green Mountain State: Cannabis Statutory Changes and New Cultivator Licensing Opportunity in Vermont

Vicente LLP on 7/19/2024

On June 10, 2024, H.612, An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Cannabis Amendments (the “Act”) became law, making a variety of changes to Vermont’s cannabis laws that will have significant implications for the state’s medical and...more

The Week in Weed: November 2023 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/17/2023

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

Ohio Legalizes Adult-Use Marijuana

McGlinchey Stafford on 11/7/2023

On November 7, 2023, voters in Ohio approved Ohio Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative (the Initiative), which legalizes marijuana for recreational use in Ohio. Among its key provisions, the Ohio Initiative creates...more

The Week in Weed: August 2023 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/21/2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we return to South Dakota, where some people want adult-use to be legal and some want medical marijuana to...more

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

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 7/19/2023

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

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Initial License Awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 6/13/2023

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

The Short-Term Consequences of Alabama’s Cannabis Social Equity Policy

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 3/30/2023

Social equity is an important part of any forward-thinking cannabis regime. Some states do it better than others, and not all social equity policies are equal – but any state wishing to move forward with a robust program that...more

In the Weeds: California Shuts Down Illegal Cannabis Operation, New York Bans Smoking in Public Parks

McGuireWoods LLP on 8/12/2022

Newsworthy Highlights - California Shuts Down Illegal Cannabis Operation in Monterey County. Recently, officers with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) shut down an illegal cannabis and hemp operation...more

Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis

Goodwin on 2/4/2022

On February 2, 2022, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation authorizing cannabis for medical use. Mississippi is now the 37th state to legalize medical cannabis. The passage of SB 2095 (the "Act") comes more than...more

Applying for a License to Cultivate Medical Cannabis in Alabama

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 7/29/2021

Alabama became the 36th state to allow cannabis for medical use when Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act on May 17, 2021. The act establishes a process through which applicants will...more

Deadline looms for medical marijuana businesses to comply with seed-to-sale tracking system

McAfee & Taft on 3/8/2021

On September 18, 2020, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) officially partnered with Metrc, becoming the 14th state, along with the District of Columbia, to utilize the seed-to-sale track-and-trace regulatory...more

Overview of Marijuana Facility Licensing in Massachusetts

The Rodman Law Group, LLC on 11/9/2020

Medical + Recreational - The state regulatory body, the Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC”), has published a comprehensive guidance on its website regarding all aspects of licensure, renewals, application processes, and...more

Illinois Department Of Agriculture Announces New Policy For Use Of Hemp In Cannabis Products

Fox Rothschild LLP on 3/31/2020

The Illinois Department of Agriculture recently released a policy for cultivators regarding the use of hemp in medical and adult use cannabis products. The policy will be in effect through October 31, 2020, although it is...more

Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

Stinson LLP on 1/15/2020

In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

West Virginia Is Accepting Medical Cannabis Applications Through February 18, 2020

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 1/13/2020

West Virginia is currently accepting applications for its growing medical cannabis program. West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources has made available applications for dispensaries, growers, and processors on...more

The Week in Weed: November 2019 #2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/8/2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. As is so often the case, the states were the big newsmakers this week. In Maine, the Office of Marijuana Policy...more

Government’s Property Regulation Terminating Cannabis License is Not a Taking

Nossaman LLP on 10/4/2019

It is commonplace for a local government agency to require a property or business owner to secure a license or permit for a particular type of operation (such as a liquor license, medical marijuana license, etc.). If the...more

Florigrown v. DOH: Florida’s Vertical Integration Requirement for Medical Marijuana Licensees Held Unconstitutional

Carlton Fields on 7/11/2019

This week, the Florida First District Court of Appeal held that the vertical integration requirement of Florida’s medical marijuana licensing scheme contravenes the 2016 constitutional amendment passed by Florida voters to...more

Top 10 Things You Should Know About The Cannabis Regulation And Tax Act In Illinois

Amundsen Davis LLC on 6/6/2019

On 5/31, the Illinois House voted to approve the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), which will legalize the sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes by individuals 21 and older. The State Senate approved the...more

Governor signs Unity Bill regulating medical marijuana in Oklahoma

McAfee & Taft on 3/15/2019

HB 2612, the so-called “Unity Bill” which was approved overwhelmingly by the Oklahoma Legislature earlier this week, was signed into law by Governor Stitt yesterday afternoon. The product of the bi-cameral Medical Marijuana...more

New York: The (H) Empire State?

Foster Garvey PC on 2/19/2019

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Proposed Legislation on Legalization of Cannabis - Under the leadership of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (whose party also controls the State legislature), the Empire State appears...more

Some of Florida’s Regulatory Restrictions on Cannabis Industry Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 2/5/2019

On January 17, 2018, Florida’s new governor, Ron DeSantis, delivered news that could supercharge the growth of Florida’s medical-cannabis industry. Governor DeSantis indicated he may drop the State’s appeal from a trial...more

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