Licensing Blog

On September 13, 2024, Republican Representative Kaufer and Democratic Representative Kinkade introduced House Bill 2500. From establishing dual licenses for existing operators to implementing a sales and excise tax on adult-use cannabis products to generate revenue for the Commonwealth, this bipartisan bill sets forth Pennsylvania’s foundation at developing a comprehensive adult-use market. So, will the Keystone State be the 25th …

Cannabis’ conflicting legal status at both the federal and state levels has not only affected operators and institutions alike, but also registered patients and adult-users. While state legalization offers protections for cannabis users within the boundaries of that state, the federal prohibition still creates legal gray areas, particularly around employment, housing, gun ownership, and travel. Specifically, cannabis users are facing …

On August 8th, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (“OMC”) announced it would open the application window for cannabis business licenses two weeks ahead of schedule. This adjustment highlights the OMC’s commitment to meeting its projected program launch in March 2025. In addition to accelerating the timeline, Delaware’s passage of House Bills 334 and 408 demonstrates the state’s determination to …

In November 2023, the Buckeye State became the 24th state to legalize the use of cannabis for adults twenty-one (21) years and older. Since then, the state of Ohio has been diligently working towards implementing its program to ensure access to cannabis is available to its residents as soon as practicable. As such, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (“Division”) …

By a vote of 6-3, the Supreme Court justices overturned an over 40-year-old landmark decision—Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The long-standing Chevron doctrine crafted during Ronald Reagan’s presidency upheld the notion that if the law drafted by Congress was unclear, the courts are required to defer to the agency’s interpretation of the law so long as it was reasonable. …

Back in February, we discussed Governor Ron DeSantis’s groundbreaking announcement that the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, a proposed amendment to Florida’s constitution, could be placed on the statewide ballot. This Monday, April 1st, 2024, the Florida Supreme Court announced that voters will have the choice to vote to legalize recreational use of marijuana on the state’s ballot in November. The Amendment …

Governor Holcomb of Indiana recently signed House Bill (HB) 1259 into law, marking a significant leap forward in the state’s approach to mental health treatment. This legislation funds clinical trials investigating the therapeutic potential of psilocybin in addressing various mental health conditions, particularly among veterans and first responders. The Bill HB 1259 challenges the conventional classification of psilocybin as a …