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Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

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

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Last Call for Minnesota Social Equity and General Applicants for Cannabis Business Licenses – Applications Go Live on February...

We are now less than one week away from the long-awaited commencement of Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis business licensing round and prospective applicants are earnestly preparing to file business license applications as...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

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New Jersey Opens Applications for Consumption Lounges

While the pace of adult-use applications in New Jersey has steadied from its initial peak between 2021-2023, a new wave of applications has just opened for consumption lounges in the Garden State. Who May Apply? Any...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

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York Finally Re-Opens Cannabis Application Round for Brand Licensing

New York is unique among state-regulated cannabis markets for a host of different nuances and complexities, but among them is the Type 3 – Processor Branding License, which provides, among other things, that third-party...more

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the buzz: Cannabis News & Policy Update - July 2024

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Welcome to the buzz, our monthly cannabis news and policy update. Your at-a-glance source for regulatory developments, agency announcements, and trends impacting the cannabis industry. - This month's highlights include: ...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

And They’re Off! Kentucky Cannabis Business License Application Window Opens

As expected, today the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis’ online application portal went live. The office is now accepting applications for cannabis business licenses through the online portal, which will remain open until...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Green Light, Red Light – Local Governments Still Wield Considerable Power as Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Nears Launch

As the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (“Cabinet”) gears up to begin accepting cannabis business license applications as early as July 1, 2024, industry stakeholders are keeping a watchful eye on several...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Ohio Gears Up for Adult-Use Sales

Ohio voters have spoken. In a statewide referendum, 57% of Ohio voters approved the legalization of adult-use cannabis production and sales, making Ohio the 24th state to greenlight an adult-use market. As the nation nears...more

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This is the End: Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Sets End Game Scenario – Will it Work?

In the coming, frenzied 90 days, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission likely will save or ruin the future of medical cannabis in Alabama... Last Thursday, the AMCC voted to adopt an emergency rule that, by its terms,...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Awards 24 Licenses, Appeals to Follow

Last Thursday was License Award Day 2.0 for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Nineteen of the applicants awarded licenses in June, before the process was halted due...more

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M&A in the Cannabis Sector

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If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em? In the wake of the industry’s evolution, many cannabis companies are contemplating corporate consolidation. In this edition of The Grass is Always Greenberg podcast, Alexa Steinberg and...more

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The Chronicle: American Adult-Use Marijuana Laws - Retail Licenses

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As one would expect, all licensing states require retailers to be licensed. Retail licenses expire and must be renewed annually in all licensing states except Illinois. Retail licenses in Illinois expire on March 31 of...more

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