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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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Legislative Top 5 - January 2023 #3

Governor’s Budget Rollout - This week, Governor Walz began rolling out key features of his proposed budget with two press conferences focused on investments in economic and children and families initiatives. The $12...more

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Massachusetts Enacts Significant Changes to Marijuana Laws: What You Need to Know

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For the first time since adult-use legalization in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to pass marijuana reform legislation that will impact the cannabis industry across the Commonwealth in significant ways,...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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A High Tax State – New York’s Potency Tax on Adult-Use Cannabis

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Adult-use cannabis legalization was passed in New York State when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (the “MRTA”) into law on March 31, 2021, after the Governor had previously attempted to...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 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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Growing Pains with Medical Marijuana Taxation - Cannabis Industry News Alert

More and more states across the South are adopting medical marijuana regimes. With this growth comes growing pains. One such pain for marijuana businesses is the tension between following state laws on a product that is still...more

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South Carolina Hemp Cultivation and Extraction – Tax, Fee, and Fine Issues For Growers and Processors

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With the adoption by Congress of the 2018 Farm Bill, and which decriminalized the cultivation and growing of industrial hemp and related products, states now, including South Carolina, have adopted and expanded programs...more

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Top 10 Things You Should Know About The Cannabis Regulation And Tax Act In Illinois

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On 5/31, the Illinois House voted to approve the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), which will legalize the sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes by individuals 21 and older. The State Senate approved the...more

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Illinois Legislature Legalizes Recreational Marijuana - An Overview of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

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• On May 31, 2019, the Illinois General Assembly adopted the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the Act) – legalizing the sale, possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes by adults over age 21 starting Jan. 1,...more

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Illinois Legislative Session Preview

Enhanced Democratic Supermajorities - Following the 2018 election, Illinois will be the bluest it has ever been in modern history. With incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner resoundingly losing his re-election bid to...more

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Cannabis Industry State Tax Guide

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Businesses in the legalized cannabis sector face a daunting task in complying with state and Federal tax laws. This Guide is designed to assist in tax compliance by providing quick access to the relevant tax provisions in the...more

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