Yesterday, on April 25, 2023, the Minnesota House of Representatives voted to legalize the adult use of recreational cannabis. The bill, which has been in the works since the start of this legislative session, was passed by a vote
In The Weeds
Exploring Developments in Cannabis Law and Business
In The Weeds, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues in the cannabis industry. The blog covers topics such as federal and state cannabis legislation, tax implications for cannabis businesses, banking and financial services challenges, licensing procedures, and compliance requirements. It highlights ongoing legislative efforts like the SAFER Banking Act, state-level regulatory updates including license lotteries and rule adoptions, and enforcement actions against unlicensed cannabis establishments. The blog serves as a resource for legal professionals, businesses, and stakeholders navigating the complex and evolving cannabis legal landscape.
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In re The Hacienda Company, LLC – a Flicker of Hope for Distressed Cannabis Companies: Can Non-Operating Cannabis Companies Liquidate in Bankruptcy?
Until recently, the bankruptcy courts have generally been unavailable for insolvent cannabis companies to liquidate or reorganize. The Office of the United States Trustee (the “UST”) has a mandate from the Department of Justice to move to dismiss cannabis-related bankruptcies…
Debt Collection Compliance Considerations for Cannabis Retailers
By Corey Scher & Joshua Horn
A cannabis retailer, and those who collect debt on their behalf, may not be governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), but they probably should act like it. The FDCPA is applicable when a third-party attempts to collect…
Are Cannabis “Super Centers” a Cure for the Wheezing American Mall?
Barstow, California, is located in San Bernadino County in Southern California’s Mojave Desert. The city is known for being home to the Fort Irwin National Training Center and the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, two key armed forces sites. But…
Minnesota Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Moves Through Committees as New Local Government Powers Added
By Paul Fling
Minnesota’s recreational adult-use cannabis bill, HF100 in the House and its companion SF 73 in the Senate, have now been approved in nine house and six senate committees respectively. Among the committees HF 100 has gone through in the house…
Minnesota Legislature Introduces Bill Proposing Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis
By Paul Fling
Today, January 5, 2023, the Minnesota House of Representatives introduced its newest bill proposing the legalization of adult use cannabis in the State of Minnesota. As discussed in my blog post last week, the Minnesota House passed a similar…
Minnesota Moratoriums Still Exist
A friendly reminder to Minnesota readers – local governments with moratoriums on the sale, manufacture and distribution of hemp-derived THC edibles will pursue violations. As reported last week by WCCO, three Minnesotans were cited for violating Champlin’s moratorium.
While…
Minnesota Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use in Near Future
By Paul Fling
Whether to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana has been a highly scrutinized topic for many years. A resolution in Minnesota could be on the horizon, however, as new developments in the Minnesota legislature signal that adult use legalization…
Midterm Round-Up: Cannabis and Psychedelics in the U.S.
Missouri legalized recreational marijuana in its 2022 midterm elections. Maryland preliminarily legalized recreational cannabis in its elections. Maryland just needs its General Assembly to pass laws governing cannabis in the state before the legalization takes effect. Missouri joins, and Maryland…
Midterm Round-Up: Marijuana in Missouri
Missouri has legalized marijuana. It joins 20 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing adult recreational use of marijuana.
Starting December 8, 2022, adults 21 and older may use marijuana recreationally in Missouri. Missouri is amending its constitution…