On June 6, 2023, Governor Tim Waltz signed into law a bill legalizing marijuana in the state of Minnesota (the “Bill”).[1] The Bill created Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) which is responsible for designing and implementing the states cannabis regulations.[2] The Bill also mandates … Read more about MINNESOTA PASSES ADULT USE CANNABIS LEGISLATION
Citizenship Rejected for Cannabis Industry Employees
Early April, news broke that the citizenship applications of two individuals were rejected due to their employment in the cannabis industry. While 30 states have taken measures to fully or partially legalize medical and recreational cannabis, federal law still classifies cannabis as an illegal … Read more about Citizenship Rejected for Cannabis Industry Employees
Hawaii Approves Cannabis Legislation for Senate Review
Following a late-January legislative hearing, Hawaii’s Senate Judiciary Committee decided on Thursday to approve the state’s current bill to legalize cannabis. Passed in a unanimous 5-0 vote, the legislation has been co-sponsored by 12 of the 25 members of Hawaii’s Senate and cites, “the … Read more about Hawaii Approves Cannabis Legislation for Senate Review
State-Backed Cannabis Bank Bill Passes California Senate
Last week, California lawmakers moved to create a bank backed by the state that would help handle money from the state's newly created recreational marijuana market. The bill, SB930, which would allow charter banks and credit unions regulated by the California Department of Business Oversight to … Read more about State-Backed Cannabis Bank Bill Passes California Senate