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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 -

Cannabis Law Now Podcast - Cannabis in the Show Me State: An Interview with BeLeaf Medical's Mitch Meyers

Husch Blackwell LLP on 6/23/2025

In this episode of Cannabis Law Now, Hilary Bricken sits down with Mitch Meyers, partner at BeLeaf Medical, to discuss the ins and outs of operating a commercial cannabis business in the State of Missouri. Mitch shares her...more

Alabama Awards Two Additional Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 8/13/2024

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

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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 5/3/2024

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

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licensing Update: New Bill and Regulations

Vicente LLP on 4/22/2024

First, on April 17, 2024, Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 829, which establishes a clear timeline for new medical cannabis licensing and moves up the application process from January 1, 2025 to July 2024. Then, just...more

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

Vicente LLP on 10/27/2023

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

Mississippi Medical Cannabis Market Update

Vicente LLP on 9/29/2023

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

Cannabis Legal Report – September 2023

Perkins Coie on 9/15/2023

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

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

Wow: Alabama Commission Pauses Medical Cannabis License Awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 6/19/2023

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

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

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

Vicente LLP on 6/8/2023

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

Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Summary

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 5/30/2023

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

Minnesota to Legalize Recreational Cannabis: What You Need To Know

Fox Rothschild LLP on 5/26/2023

Minnesota is set to become the nation’s 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis. The Minnesota State Senate approved on May 19, 2023, the final version of HF100 — a bill regulating adult-use cannabis for people 21...more

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

Warner Norcross + Judd on 2/22/2023

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

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

Balch & Bingham LLP on 1/27/2023

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

New York Cannabis Control Board: Seventh Meeting News Highlights

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 3/14/2022

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) held its seventh and longest public meeting to date, during which it made significant progress in...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

Recreational Cannabis is Legal in Connecticut: What to Know About Getting into the Business

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 7/9/2021

On July 1, 2021 Connecticut became the nineteenth state to legalize the possession and use of cannabis for recreational purposes. Upon conversion of the existing licenses held by medical marijuana growers within the next few...more

What is Happening with New Jersey’s 2019 Medical Cannabis Licensing Round?

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 10/16/2020

New Jersey is an emerging cannabis marketplace with a litigation problem. Litigation is not uncommon for competitive application rounds, and unfortunately, New Jersey’s 2019 request for applications (the “2019 RFA”) for...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

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