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The future of cannabis rescheduling now hinges on how the new administration chooses to navigate the process amid allegations of bias, procedural missteps, and shifting political parties.
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"There were some holes in the amendment that needed additional clarification of language, which has been covered here," Savchenko said, "so I think people will be more comfortable with that."
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"His outspoken opposition has led many industry stakeholders to view his appointment as the final blow to a contentious rescheduling process—one that has already faced accusations of being undermined by the DEA," Savchenko added.
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“While Trump has expressed support in recent months for easing certain federal restrictions on cannabis, it has not appeared to be a priority during his political tenure. The pivotal factor moving forward will be his choice to helm the DEA and that individual’s stance on cannabis policy,” Savchenko said.
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“I think this is good news,” Paula Savchenko said. “I think it’s really smart that they did address the issues that he did have, and so hopefully he's more receptive to something like this in the future.”
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"This lowers the barrier to entry and also opens up a wholesale market. Then you're offering a much broader variety of products for patients and customers, which is really positive," Savchenko explained.
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"We're one of really the only established markets in the country that doesn't have a wholesale market. So I think it would be really, really good for the industry and for patients and for customers to reap the benefits of a wholesale market, because then we'll have other groups coming in and have a better variety of products," Savchenko said.
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“The cancellation of the upcoming cannabis rescheduling hearings, attributed to procedural inconsistencies and alleged corruption within the DEA, comes as little surprise and further delays the process,” expressed Paula Savchenko.
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“We are working with eight groups to appeal the denial of their licenses,” said Savchenko. “We filed petitions with the Department of Health a couple weeks ago appealing the denial of those licenses, requesting for the Department of Health to refer those petitions over to administrative court.”
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“Due to the rising prevalence of mental health treatments, more states are likely to implement Task Forces like Minnesota to evaluate the benefits and challenges of developing regulatory frameworks for psychedelic businesses and allocating resources for further research into their therapeutic potential. As Colorado joins Oregon in permitting the administration of psychedelic medicine, the industry faces a critical challenge: ensuring these treatments are affordable to broaden patient access and improve equity in mental health care," Savchenko said.
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“This is big for the hemp industry because if the farm bill was going to be revisited this year, then there was a potential that novel cannabinoids, including THCA, would be banned,” said Paula Savchenko.
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"We worked with seven groups to appeal their denial,” Savchenko said.
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“We may see a legislative fix, so basically to work with the legislature to pass some sort of initiative that would allow for some of the groups or all of the groups that received a notice of intent to licenser, to be able to move forward and actually be able to receive the award of license, and let the litigation continue on for those who didn’t receive it," Savchenko said.
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“We attend MJBizCon annually to reconnect with existing clients, connect our clients with each other to create synergy for them to work together, and meet new clients to assist with expansion and regulatory compliance,” said Savchenko.
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“And we may see a legislative fix but, obviously, nothing is guaranteed," said Savchenko.
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“Pretty much anybody who received a denial of license letter is . . . going to appeal the license. It’s going to hold up the licensing process significantly, because more likely than not the licenses will not be issued until that litigation process is over, and that litigation process might take six months to a year, probably on the longer side,” said Paula Savchenko.
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“We’re still excited. Obviously, the majority of people in the industry would rather have had recreational pass but we all are pretty confident that it’s going to pass sometime in the next two to four years,” Savchenko said.
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“I'm always going to recommend that it should be a competitive process,” Savchenko said. “The reason for that is because you really do want the best groups to be operating in this industry. When you go through a lottery, you are not able to really choose who's best for the state and for the patients, in my opinion.”
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“The medical market continues to grow, and there is still not enough medical cannabis to meet market demand,” Savchenko said
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We get a chance to discuss the work she’s doing in the US Virgin Islands as previously dormant medical license offerings eventually come to life (and recreational too). We also discuss in some detail her ever growing psychedelic practice and the work she’s doing in various states.
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“I’m sure there will be another push for a recreational marijuana ballot initiative again, and also for the legislature to pass recreational marijuana as well,” said attorney Paula Savchenko
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"Due to the strong push for legalization, we will likely see a second campaign for legalization underway to acquire enough signatures to be placed on the 2026 ballot," Paula Savchenko said
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"Following the adoption of the Commission's regulations the market may open as early as Summer 2026," Paula Savchenko said.
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“Following the adoption of the Commission's regulations, the Commission must grant medical cannabis business licenses by October 1, 2025,” Savchenko said.
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"Due to the failure to pass Measure 5, individuals in the state can still face criminal penalties for possession—from a criminal infraction of up to a $1,000 fine to a Class A misdemeanor," said Paula Savchenko
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“A lot of the time it takes taking the regulators and local government to a facility that’s already operating so that they can see that it is legitimate, it is safe, that it is a benefit for patients and the community as a whole,” said Paula Savchenko
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“There is some concern (among the industry) for how it’s going to be handled since they haven’t been super specific,” said Paula Savchenko
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"Its a competitive process at the state and local level. You need attorneys, lobbyists - its costly," Savchenko said.
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"Starting as soon as November 4, the OCR will begin accepting applications for licenses; however, the OCR will be conducting application periods in staggered windows as demonstrated in their estimated timeline," Savchenko said.
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"If cannabis is rescheduled to Schedule III under the [CSA], current operators will be able to utilize prior inaccessible benefits as Section 280E would no longer apply," Savchenko said.
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“Having a strong application is crucial,” Savchenko notes. “It’s not just about what you say; it’s about how you present it. Regulators want to see a well-thought-out plan that addresses their concerns and demonstrates your commitment to compliance.”
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Some states, Savchenko says, require cannabis manufacturing businesses to submit an odor control smell plan before they’ll provide them licenses.
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Savchenko told MJBizDaily that they affect about 80% of products currently on the shelves at hemp retailers.
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"Even though the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act requires regulations to be finalized by July 1, 2025, prospective business operators should begin preparing now," Savchenko concluded.
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"States are taking 2 to 5 years to pass recreational," Savchenko said.
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"The people who strongly support him are more likely to go out and vote for policies he stands behind," Savchenko said.
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“It’s just really going to hurt the industry because you’re going to have groups that are paying to keep their licenses operational while they don’t even have outlets to fill them into,” Savchenko said.
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"Delaware’s cannabis industry is poised at a pivotal moment of transformation. As the state embraces its new legislation and navigates the complexities of implementing a new cannabis program, the potential for economic growth, job creation and social equity becomes increasingly apparent," Savchenko said.
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“I would say number one is making sure that they’re in compliance with the regulations. As far as, the ownership restrictions applying for licenses in the same or different localities. That’s really important just because, you know, if that side of it isn’t done properly, then you can unfortunately disqualify yourself, even if you have everything else,” Savchenko said.
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"The best approach to tackling a competitive application process is staying current with each state’s perspective on cannabis reform from the Governor to the local communities that our clients desire to operate," Savchenko said.
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“The downfall in my opinion of the process was due to the back-and-forth from the AMCC once it was time for the licenses to be issued, and the rushed timeframe for them to review all application materials, presentations, and the like," Savchenko said.
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"I think Alabama has been really underrated as a market, and I’m not really sure why," Savchenko said.
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"Due to its prior rejections, it is now vital the pro-legalization campaign emphasizes the measure's potential for increasing economic growth and job development, as well as reducing the burden on law enforcement to allow them to more effectively allocate their resources to other crises, such as the fentanyl and opioid epidemics," Savchenko said.
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"I think what's happening is that people are just waiting to submit their applications until closer to the deadline," Savchenko noted. "Because it does take some time to get all the pieces together and ready to submit."
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“As far as the way that the licensing process is currently going, where the existing operators are able to apply for and get additional licenses, that’s actually very unique,” Savchenko said. “You don’t see that in most states, where the existing license holders are getting priority for additional licenses. You typically just see where the existing license holders have the first opportunity to turn over to recreational as opposed to get more licenses.”
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“I think it’s going to be really difficult to use this as concrete evidence,” Savchenko said. “Just because someone smoked this morning and they’re driving at 6 p.m. doesn’t mean that they’re still high.”
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“This is actually typical in most states where the cultivators and manufacturers will get the licenses first before the retailers, because the cultivators and manufacturers need to be able to produce the product to supply the retail stores,” Savchenko said.
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"Operators must utilize the prior inaccessible benefits to their advantage such as Research and Development (R&D) tax credits . . . For example, cultivators may qualify for the R&D credit by experimenting with new farming methods to increase crop yield."
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“With the support of the state’s cannabis industry leaders behind these legislative endeavors, licensed cannabis companies will play an instrumental role in decreasing fires in the materials-management systems across the state,” said Savchenko, founder of Cannacore Group and PS Law Group in South Florida.
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Paula Savchenko, a founding partner of Cannacore Group advocating for medical marijuana legalization in North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the ongoing legislative efforts.
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Savchenko said it leaves business owners like Meara in a state of limbo, as inspectors scour entire inventories before issuing a report to allow the products to be sold.
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“A lot of the time, they are just using [moratoriums] as an excuse. They just want to kind of kick the can down the road and deal with it later,” Savchenko said. “It’s somewhat of a cop out. I mean, there’s some truth to it. But it is a cop out.”
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“You're still not going to be seeing people smoking on corners, and we don't have any regulations for cannabis lounges currently so that really shouldn't be a concern,” Savchenko said.
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“State agencies must ensure certification programs uphold best practices, especially given the heightened vulnerability of patients during and after psychedelic sessions,” Savchenko explains.
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"Businesses are preparing for the best outcome, but I think they're ready for anything that might happen," attorney Savchenko said. "If recreational use fails, it will be upsetting. But the industry will quickly get back up on its feet and look for its next initiative."
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Achieving Licensure with Paula Savchenko, Esq., Founding Partner of Cannacore Group & PS Law Group
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“A lot of people have the concern that, ‘Oh no, they are going to do this without regulations,'” Savchenko said. “That’s just not the reality of what is going to happen.”
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“From a realistic perspective, we need regulations in place to administer the process,” says Savchenko. “So the legislature may pass legislation, then the department of health moves forward with regulation, then all the license holders could start selling recreational cannabis.”
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Paula Savchenko, Esq. Founder, Cannacore Group discusses cannabis licensing and regulatory compliance and the challenges and opportunities therein.
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The cannabis industry is such a small world, you never truly know how important of a role someone can play in your life when you first meet them.
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“Let's say somebody has a turnkey facility and they're ready to go, put plants in the ground on day one of getting their license,” Savchenko said. “It's still going to take four months before they can turn that around and get it into a store.”
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“This is definitely a win for both patients, as well as all businesses involved in the cannabis industry, as well as the ancillary businesses,” Savchenko said.
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Savchenko opposes the hemp bills, saying the Legislature is picking winners and losers, like "telling the liquor industry they can only make Cabernet Sauvignon wine."
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We recently connected with Paula Savchenko, Esq. founding partner of Cannacore Group and PS Law Group, and have shared our conversation below.
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As a part of my series about strong women leaders in the cannabis industry, I had the pleasure of interviewing Paula Savchenko, Esq., Founding Partner of Cannacore Group and PS Law Group.
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"It's very unlikely that we will actually see dispensaries that are able to sell cannabis on January 1st of 2025," Paula Savchenko with Cannacore Group said.
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On January 9th, 2024, the state of Florida’s 2024 legislative session began. With daily headlines surrounding Florida’s billion-dollar marijuana market, many are keeping a close eye on the Sunshine State to see how its marijuana industry develops in the new year.
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A state program authorized in 2017 to provide a Black farmer with a medical marijuana license hasn’t lived up to its promise, lawyers, advocates and applicants said.
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On June 12th, 2023, Pure by Sirmon Farms, LLC was notified in the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission ("AMCC") meeting that they were one (1) of four (4) applicants intended to be awarded a lucrative cultivation license in Alabama's soon-to-be booming medical cannabis industry.
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