Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is discontinuing its scheduled semi-annual inspections of all licensed marijuana businesses, opting instead for unannounced visits by regulation officers. According to the CRA, this shift is intended to provide more scheduling flexibility and improve efficiency.
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News and analysis focusing on the full spectrum of cannabis-related issues facing businesses, financial institutions, and all levels of government throughout the United States
The Cannabis Law Blog, published by Dykema, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues affecting the cannabis industry. It covers topics such as federal and state cannabis legislation, tax implications including the impact of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E, licensing and compliance challenges, and litigation related to cannabis businesses. The blog also addresses emerging policy changes like marijuana rescheduling under the Controlled Substances Act, state-level tax initiatives, and their effects on operators and markets. It provides analysis of administrative procedures, court decisions, and government actions relevant to cannabis operators, investors, and stakeholders navigating the evolving legal landscape.
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Cannabis Rescheduling Timeframe Ends Speculation of Immediate 280E Tax Relief
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced this week it will hold a hearing regarding the attorney general’s proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana. The hearing is scheduled for the morning of December 2 at the DEA’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia,…
Even When Section 280E No Longer Applies to Cannabis Businesses, Another Tax Problem Will Remain
Much has been written over the last week about the recommendation by Attorney General Merrick Garland to loosen restrictions on cannabis. That recommendation would, among other things, reclassify marijuana from its current status as a Schedule I substance, similar to…
Michigan Secure Cannabis Transporter Does Not Get Quick Dismissal From FLSA Case
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is the law that, among other things, requires covered employees to be paid time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 hours in a given week. As we have repeatedly said to anyone who will…
Appeals of Classification of Cannabis Growing Real Property – Opportunity for Tax Savings
- In the month of February, Notices of Assessment for the 2024 tax year will be sent to taxpayers in the State of Michigan. The Notice of Assessment will include the Classification of your property in addition to the Assessed/State Equalized
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Cannabis Banking Bill Faces Challenges as 2023 Ends, Hopes for Passage in 2024
By Tim Trunzo
In 2023, historic strides were made in the efforts to pass federal legislation to protect financial institutions that do business with the cannabis industry. The SAFE Banking Act is a bill that aims to protect banks that serve legal cannabis…
Updates on Michigan Psychedelic News
By Brett Gelbord & Tim Trunzo
It’s been an active few weeks in Michigan on the psychedelics front, with activity on both the legalization and law enforcement sides of the issue. Here’s a quick recap of two important bits of psychedelic news.…
Finally, Federal Cannabis Banking Reform?!?!
As readers of this blog and the cannabis industry are aware, the conflict between state and federal law on the issue of cannabis is a constant source of tension, struggle, and frustration for the cannabis industry, their employees, and those…
Michigan Court of Appeals Orders Placement of Cannabis-Related City Charter Amendment on November 2023 Ballot
By John Fraser
In a significant decision for cannabis advocates and the cannabis industry, on September 1, 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an opinion directing the placement of a cannabis-related charter amendment on the November 7, 2023, ballot for the residents…
Michigan Court Recognizes Cannabis Cultivation as Agricultural Operation
In a first-of-its-kind decision, the Cass County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of HRP Cassopolis, LLC, a Michigan-based cannabis business, in their dispute with the LaGrange Township assessor. A potential milestone for the cannabis industry, this ruling sheds light…