Licensing Blog

The Sunshine State has been at the forefront of headlines regarding its cannabis industry not only due to the advocacy (and push back) of legalizing adult-use marijuana in the state, but also as a result of the various legal changes affecting all those in the industry from Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (“MMTCs”) to their qualified patients. Below we will breakdown …

On July 19th, the New York Cannabis Control Board (“Board”) held their meeting to discuss several important agenda items, including the expansion of New York’s adult-use market. Once the public comment period ends on July 31st, the Board will be busy as they will have until September to not only finalize all regulations adopted, but also approve applications and respective …

Senate Bill 3 that would legalize marijuana use for medical purposes in the Tar Heel State is likely dead for the 2023 General Assembly. Although SB 3 passed through the Senate with a strong bipartisan vote, it has stalled in the House since then, with it only being heard in committee in early June. As this was the Senate’s second …

On July 10th, 2023, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (“AMCC” or “Commission”) held a public meeting, where they not only addressed the misgivings highly publicized by denied applicants regarding their handling of the application process, but also how they intend to take the next steps forward in implementing the Alabama medical cannabis program, so qualified patients can access their medicine …

On July 1st, 2023, recreational use of marijuana became legal in the state of Maryland, making it the 20th state to have legalized marijuana within its borders. Under the Cannabis Reform Act (HB 556/ SB 516), the Maryland Cannabis Administration will begin to administer the licensing of all adult-use cannabis businesses. Licensees from the medical marijuana program had until July …

On June 6th, 2023, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services released the much-anticipated application for an Adult-Use Cannabis Microbusiness License. For those who have been waiting to enter the Missouri cannabis market since the initial round of licenses in 2019–2020, now is the time to get a head start on each aspect of the application process as the …

In 2015, North Carolina legalized a restrictive medical marijuana law known as the North Carolina Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act, or HB 766. Under this Act, individuals diagnosed with intractable epilepsy can legally use marijuana products containing less than 0.9% of THC, and at least 5% CBD, by weight. To acquire such authorization from the North Carolina Department of Health and …

On May 30th, 2023, the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, signed HF 100A to legalize recreational marijuana for individuals 21 years and older. As the 23rd state to legalize marijuana within its borders, the new law permits adults to legally possess marijuana on August 1st, 2023. Further, in August, state officials will begin the process of reviewing and expunging tens …