Obtaining retail space for any small business is a big move. There are many issues to consider, and working with a knowledgeable real estate lawyer helps to avoid surprises down the road. This is especially true for a...more
May 13, 2024, Ohio’s Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) approved eleven rules previously submitted by the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) for administrative rule review. Under Ohio law, JCARR is the final...more
On January 29, 2024, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) released the first package of proposed rules (Regulations) to govern the state’s emerging legal cannabis market. The Regulations cover the Ohio marijuana...more
On January 8, 2024, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Cabinet) published its long-anticipated first proposed set of medical marijuana regulations. These proposed regulations set forth the operating...more
Ohio Republicans have begun to propose legislative changes to the recently passed Issue 2, the Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative (Initiative), passed by over 57% of Ohioans in November. House Bill No. 341 (the Bill) was...more
12/4/2023
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Research ,
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Proposed Amendments ,
Recreational Use ,
Retailers ,
Tax Revenues
On November 7, 2023, voters in Ohio approved Ohio Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative (the Initiative), which legalizes marijuana for recreational use in Ohio. Among its key provisions, the Ohio Initiative creates...more
11/7/2023
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Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dispensaries ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Foods ,
Medical Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Plant Based Products ,
Recreational Use ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Retail Market ,
Social Equity Programs ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Rates
New laws and regulations are likely to be implemented in both New Jersey and New York in the very near future, which will greatly affect parties’ abilities to work with marijuana businesses.
Regulating Parties that Deal with...more
7/20/2023
/ Agribusiness ,
Business Licenses ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Distribution Rules ,
Goods or Services ,
Investors ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
New Jersey ,
New York ,
Retailers