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Marijuana Business Law
Hemp Could Soon Be Legal in the U.S.
The Senate recently passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which contains provisions to legalize the cultivation, processing and sale of industrial hemp. Any part of the …
FDA Approves First Cannabis Based Drug
Here’s the good news - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved a prescription cannabidiol (CBD) medicine. So, that means CBD is now legal, right? …
Washington State’s Marijuana Glut-How Will the Regulators React?
One of the biggest challenges faced by my licensed marijuana producer clients is the oversupply of marijuana currently on the market. A recent report from NPR …
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Is Washington State Moving to Limit Canadian Investment in Marijuana Businesses?
Last week, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (the “LCB”) provided notice of a number of rule change proposals meant to implement 2017 legislative …
Want To Process Marijuana Edibles in Washington State? You’ll Need a WSDA License for That
Starting April 1, 2018, licensed marijuana processors that make Marijuana Infused Edible (“MIE”) products will be regulated by both the Washington State …
Washington State’s Marijuana Industry Is Having Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By
Last week, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (the “LCB”) notified licensees that the state’s new traceability system - Leaf Data Systems was …
Sessions Rescinds Hands-Off Policy re Legalized Marijuana
Well the other shoe has finally dropped today - Sessions has rescinded the Cole Memo that barred federal enforcement of marijuana laws in states where marijuana …
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Recreational Marijuana Sales Commence in California, What Will This Mean for Marijuana Businesses in Washington State?
The big news for 2018 is the statewide legalization of marijuana in California. Adults in California can now legally grow up to 6 marijuana plants for personal …
Washington State Releases Study But Fails To Make Final Recommendation on Recreational Marijuana Home Grows
When the Washington State Legislature passed its most recent marijuana regulatory bill, ESSB 5131, it directed the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board …