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President Biden Announces Next Step in Reclassification of Cannabis

by Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn May 16, 2024   On May 16, 2024, the Biden Administration announced that the United States Department of Justice is taking the next step in the reclassification of cannabis from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance — which would […]

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Tax Consequences of Federal Rescheduling for Cannabis Businesses

by Omar Figueroa & Lauren Mendelsohn May 2, 2024   We recently wrote that the Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance.  A recent update by the Congressional Research Service makes clear that rescheduling is predicted to result in significant federal tax relief […]

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Dramatic Increase in Cannabis Product Recalls in California

By Lauren Mendelsohn March 21, 2024   Over the past few months, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued numerous recalls of cannabis products sold within California. This follows several years of almost zero cannabis product recalls in California, despite how the DCC and its predecessor, the Bureau […]

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New York Applications for Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses Set to Open in October

by Andrew Kingsdale September 25, 2023     At the New York Cannabis Control Board’s last meeting it announced that applications for the following adult-use, non-conditional licenses will open on October 4, 20223:  retail dispensaries, distribution, processing, cultivation, and microbusinesses.   The application period will be open for 60 days.  […]

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AB 766: Proposed California Law Would Require Payment of Cannabis Invoices

by Omar Figueroa April 5, 2023 A proposed California law would require licensed cannabis businesses (hereafter “licensees”) to pay bills owed to other licensees or face disciplinary action. According to the Digest prepared by the Legislative Counsel, Assembly Bill 766 would require the payment of goods and services sold or […]

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Healdsburg Moves Forward with Commercial Cannabis Ordinance

March 21, 2023   Last night, the Healdsburg City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would amend the local municipal code to allow various types of commercial cannabis activity. Healdsburg is one of a few cities in Sonoma County that currently prohibits all commercial cannabis activity. However, […]

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Tax Incentives for California Cannabis Businesses

By Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn March 20, 2023 Starting in 2023, the State of California is providing several tax incentives for owners of certain types of cannabis businesses. Below we will be discussing the High-Road Cannabis Tax Credit, the Cannabis Equity Tax Credit, and Vendor Compensation for qualifying equity […]

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New York Psychedelics Legalization Has Strong Start in 2023

by Andrew Kingsdale January 23, 2023 Alice in Wonderland statute in New York City’s Central Park Two recent developments in New York—a new law on the books, and a revamped decriminalization bill—have laid the groundwork for legal psychedelics in the state. First, on December 23, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into […]

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A Look Back at 2022 in California Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics

By Lauren Mendelsohn December 29, 2022 2022 was a significant year for cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics policy in California. We’ve summarized some of the key events below.   CANNABIS Legislative Victories in Sacramento A number of cannabis-related bills were adopted in 2022 by the State legislature, which will bring about […]

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DCC Adopts Comprehensive Cannabis Regulations

November 7, 2022 By Lauren Mendelsohn    On November 7, 2022 the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) adopted its comprehensive non-emergency regulation package to govern the State’s cannabis industry. The regulations went into effect immediately and apply to both medical and adult-use commercial cannabis activity, so it’s important that […]

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