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The Continuing Negative Impact of Federal and State Taxation on the Cannabis Industry; Where Do We Go from Here?

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The cannabis industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with increasing numbers of states legalizing both medical and recreational use. Currently, cannabis is legal for adults in 24 states and the...more

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California AG Petitions State Court for Order to Seize Assets From an Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensary

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California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta is asking the Los Angeles County Superior Court to enter a civil forfeiture order allowing the state to collect unpaid taxes and fees from an unlicensed marijuana business by seizing...more

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OLCC to Enact Tax Compliance Rule for Cannabis Retailers

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The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is set to adopt a new temporary emergency tax compliance rule for cannabis retailers that will be problematic for many in the industry. The rule, which is in response to...more

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A Mini-Green Wave? Two More States Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

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Over the past month, both Delaware and Minnesota have legalized adult-use cannabis. They are the first two states to legalize in 2023 and represent the 22nd and 23rd states to allow for adult-use commercial cannabis markets. ...more

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Tax Win in Oregon Reminds Cannabis Businesses to Properly Classify Expenses

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Tax season is nearly upon us. As cannabis businesses and the professionals who advise them can expect, navigating the variations and even direct conflicts that exist between and among the state and federal authorities that...more

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NJ Publishes Guidance on Cannabis Sales & Use Tax and Social Equity Excise Fee

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The New Jersey Division of Taxation recently provided guidance on registration and licensing requirements, Social Equity Excise Fees, and the Sales & Use tax applicable to companies operating in the cannabis industry. ...more

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Leaving New York? Can You Prove It?

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“Summertime and the Living” Isn’t Easy- Summer in the New York Metro Area can be challenging. Some would say it sucks. It gets really hot. When it rains, it pours – no spritz here. The humidity is oppressive. Ironically, a...more

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Decoupling of Section 280E from State Tax Codes

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On May 18, 2022, in a 153-2 vote, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to amend the state’s tax code to provide income tax relief for Massachusetts cannabis businesses. ...more

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Gov. Newsom’s Budget Trailer Bill Makes Significant Reforms to California Cannabis Laws, Including Elimination of the Cannabis...

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On June 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed budget trailer bill Assembly Bill 195 (AB-195) into law. AB-195 contains several significant reforms to California’s cannabis laws. The most noteworthy changes are outlined below,...more

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California Cannabis Farmers May Finally Get Some Relief

Residents of California often complain about high taxes, but no one pays higher taxes than the cannabis industry. In addition to the Federal 280E penalties, the cannabis industry in California is subject to a 15% state-wide...more

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The Deduction of Cannabis Business Expenses Following New York’s 2023 Budget

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The 2023 Budget- Last week, the New York Legislature passed the State’s 2022-2023 Budget. The $220 billion Budget reflects an $8 billion increase over last year’s budget (a more than 3 percent jump). It is also $4 billion...more

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Connecticut to Become 18th State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

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On June 17, 2021, the Connecticut General Assembly voted to approve the Responsible & Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act (the “Act”). With Governor Ned Lamont’s signature expected today, Connecticut will become...more

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NY Is Set To Legalize Recreational Marijuana

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After years of fits and starts, New York has passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana under the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (S854-A) which Governor Cuomo intends to sign. The legalization aspect of the...more

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First Look: New York State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation

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New York will soon join its neighbor New Jersey among the most recent states to legalize adult-use cannabis. On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted overwhelmingly to legalize the...more

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Medical Marijuana Money in Mississippi: Navigating the Tax Consequences of a Green Enterprise

Mississippi is on the precipice of implementing a medical marijuana regime, as Mississippians voted overwhelmingly to approve Initiative 65 last November. Those awaiting the green light should take advantage of the additional...more

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The Voters Have Spoken: When And How New Jersey Will Give Life To The Cannabis Market

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Horticultural, retail, biotech, pharma, and other companies located in the diverse cannabis industry have long anticipated and increasingly prepared for adult-use legalization in the State of New Jersey. Two formal moves have...more

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The Green Wave: Cannabis Legalization Sweeps in 2020

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It was a Green Wave on election night, with every cannabis-related legalization measure on the ballot passing, some by surprisingly large margins of victory. As a result of the November 2020 election, the number of states...more

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