On May 11, 2023, New York’s Cannabis Control Board voted to approve the revised adult-use cannabis regulations. Upon publication in the New York State Register, these draft regulations are subject to another 45-day public...more
5/12/2023
/ Agribusiness ,
Bankruptcy Code ,
Business Formation ,
Business Ownership ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Dispensaries ,
Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) ,
New York ,
Retailers ,
State and Local Government ,
Suppliers
Draft regulations to implement the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act MRTA have been published. Public comment is due by February 12, 2023.
On December 14, 2022, the draft regulations to implement the Marijuana...more
On November 21, 2022, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies selling CBD, Delta-8, and other hemp products for humans and pets. These letters are notable for the following five reasons (see additional details...more
The Cannabis Angel Tax Credit Program (the “Program”) was established by law (Section 113(14) of Public Act 21-1) to provide Qualified Connecticut Businesses (aka approved social equity licensees) with the ability to receive...more
The application windows are now closed for all conditional cannabis licenses in New York. Adult-use Conditional Cultivator (AUCC), Adult-use Conditional Processor (AUCP), and Conditional Adult-use Retail Dispensaries (CAURD)...more
To help New York cannabis industry entrepreneurs get their businesses off on the right foot, VS's New York team created an eight-part series of VS Insights to assist in navigating the path to applying for a New York cannabis...more
8/25/2022
/ Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Environmental Policies ,
Manufacturers ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
New York ,
Popular ,
Retailers
The Dormitory Authority State of New York’s (DASNY) $200 million social equity program hopes to develop cannabis conditional adult-use retail dispensaries (CAURD) for social equity licensees. As part of this goal, DASNY...more
What will adult-use cannabis products look like in New York? As of June 1, 2022, we can finally answer that burning question. The NY Cannabis Control Board voted yesterday to approve draft regulations for Adult-Use Packaging...more
On May 4, 2022, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies for selling products containing hemp-derived Delta-8 THC. Notably, this is the first time the FDA has issued warning letters specifically for Delta-8 products....more
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits can come in many varieties: regulatory agency inspections (scheduled or surprise), internal company requirements, maintenance of certifications, or during an acquisition or sale....more
Watch this recorded session exploring trending topics in the hemp industry. During the session, members of our hemp team discussed the legality, regulation, and lawsuits surrounding minor cannabinoids (including...more
4/25/2022
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Dispensaries ,
Farm Bill ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
THC
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits can come in many varieties: regulatory agency inspections (scheduled or surprise), internal company requirements, maintenance of certifications, or during an acquisition or sale....more
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits can come in many varieties: regulatory agency inspections (scheduled or surprise), internal company requirements, maintenance of certifications, or during an acquisition or sale....more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), just issued seven hemp-CBD-related warning letters to businesses around the country. These warning letters mark the first robust...more
On February 11, 2022, the New York Senate and Assembly put forth mirror image bills (A9283/S8084A) supporting legislation for conditional adult-use cultivator and processor licenses. This legislation, if passed, is intended...more
Since Gov. Lamont signed Connecticut's adult-use cannabis bill into law last summer, the Department of Consumer Protection and the Social Equity Council have been hard at work setting up the infrastructure to create a vibrant...more
1/20/2022
/ Applications ,
Business Ownership ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
License Applications ,
Licenses ,
Licensing Rules ,
Lottery ,
Operational Requirements ,
Residency Status ,
Retailers
March 31, 2022 will mark the first anniversary of former Gov. Cuomo’s signing of New York’s cannabis legalization legislation, the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). What has changed since then? And do we know more...more
After several extensions, the 2014 Farm Bill is finally set to expire on December 31, 2021. As of January 1, 2022, all states must either have a USDA-approved hemp product plan or cede regulatory oversight over hemp...more
12/17/2021
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Corrective Actions ,
Farm Bill ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
Licenses ,
Market Research ,
Reporting Requirements ,
THC ,
USDA ,
Willful Violations
Environmental regulators have recently taken significant enforcement actions against cannabis companies who violate fundamental environmental laws. What can other cannabis and hemp operators learn from these cases?
Watch...more
11/18/2021
/ Administrative Complaints ,
Administrative Fines ,
Administrative Orders ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Corrective Actions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Violations ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Warning Letters
Cannabis and hemp operators work hard to remain compliant with industry-specific laws and regulations, but compliance with long-standing environmental laws hasn’t been an issue of concern for most. Recently, environmental...more
10/11/2021
/ Business Operations ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Clean Air Act ,
Clean Water Act ,
Climate Change ,
Cost-Savings ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
FIFRA ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
OSHA ,
RCRA ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
Site Remediation ,
Sustainability
On August 10, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plans to step down as governor, effective August 24, 2021. On that day, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will step into the governorship. What will this mean...more
Connecticut became the 19th state to legalize cannabis for adult use when Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1202 into law on June 22, 2021. In addition to creating a legal and regulated adult-use cannabis program, updates were...more
Over the first half of 2021, many states passed laws, implemented, or proposed new regulations regarding hemp cultivation, processing, and CBD products. These changes range from updates to testing, labeling, and packaging...more
6/16/2021
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Fees ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Labeling ,
Licenses ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
New Regulations ,
Registration Requirement ,
Retailers ,
Testing Requirements ,
THC ,
Vaporizers
With any new consumer product craze, lawsuits will inevitably follow. The hemp-CBD industry is no exception.
The current wave of CBD-related lawsuits has primarily been product liability claims. As no company wants to...more
6/11/2021
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Food & Drug Regulations ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Indemnification Clauses ,
Labeling ,
Liability ,
Liability Insurance ,
Notice of Right to Sue
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently voted to issue Guidance for the Retail Sale of Hemp to clarify requirements and restrictions on the retail sale of certain types of hemp products by licensed adult-use...more
5/24/2021
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Retailers ,
State and Local Government ,
USDA