by Rachel Kurtz, Outreach Manager NCIA had the pleasure of attending and presenting at the recent 5th Annual Washington State Cannabis Summit, presented by The Cannabis Alliance, Washington state’s leading trade association for the cannabis industry and a member of NCIA’s Allied Associations Program. This conference is always extremely... Read more
Michigan Voted to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis: What You Need To Know Now
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsMichigan January 15, 2019 0
On Election Day, Michigan voters resoundingly approved Prop 1 to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana under state law. It’s an exciting time with great possibilities, but what does this mean for the future state of Michigan’s legal cannabis landscape? Join us on Tuesday, January 22, as NCIA’s State Regulations... Read more
Member Blog: Tackling Oregon’s Cannabis Oversupply Problem
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsOregon January 15, 2019 0
by Susan Gunelius, Lead Analyst for Cannabiz Media When Oregon’s recreational marijuana program launched in 2016, the state chose not to limit the number of cultivation licenses that would be awarded. It also opted not to limit the amount of cannabis that each licensed cultivator could grow. Over the... Read more
Committee Blog: California Permanent Regs Roundup
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 15, 2019 0
by NCIA’s State Regulations Committeeauthored by Juli Crockett, MMLG As 2018 came to an end, the FINAL proposed text of the permanent regulations for California cannabis were submitted to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) by the three regulatory agencies – the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA),... Read more
by Michelle Rutter, NCIA Government Relations Manager As the 116th Congress begins, the momentum behind cannabis reform has reached an unprecedented level. Let’s take a look at the top three things you can expect from cannabis legislation in the newest congressional session: Successes in the House of Representatives, but... Read more
Member Blog: News Flash – Quirky Cannabis Regulations Unchecked
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 7, 2019 0
by Robyn Ranke, Eskaton Law California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) Proposed Final Regulations: There are some quirky cannabis regulations seldom discussed by industry professionals which have a hidden impact on your business operations. Most business owners are, as they should be, preoccupied with the more prevalent draconian-styled regulations,... Read more
Member Blog: Hiring New Budtenders – Keep Your Eyes Out For These Red Flags
CBDMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics January 4, 2019 0
by Courtney Elder, CBD Nerds The success of your dispensary relies on many things – your location, the quality of the products you sell, and the people who work for you. While it might seem as if you can put just about anyone behind the counter and have them... Read more
VIDEO: Member Spotlight – NuLeaf Dispensary
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsNevada January 3, 2019 0
In this month’s video member spotlight, we visit with NuLeaf Dispensary in Las Vegas, Nevada. Adult-use cannabis was legalized in the state on January 1, 2017, though licensed dispensary sales were slowly implemented throughout the year. Learn more about how NuLeaf’s marketing team overcomes the many challenges to both... Read more
VIDEO: NCIA Policy Webinar – Looking Ahead to 2019
HempMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized December 22, 2018 0
As 2018 comes to a close, it’s a great time to sit down and reflect on the successes and challenges of 2018 for cannabis reform. We’re excited to present to you the first installment of our new quarterly Policy Webinar Series with NCIA’s Director of Government Relations Michael Correia, and... Read more
Member Blog: Tax Court Decision for Harborside Health Center
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics December 20, 2018 0
by James Mann and Rachel Gillette, Attorneys at Greenspoon Marder LLP The Tax Court’s recent decision in Harborside Health Center v. Commissioner is more bad news for the cannabis business community. The taxpayer, a prominent California dispensary, was assessed approximately an additional $30 million in tax by the IRS... Read more
