Since medical marijuana regulations were established by the Florida legislature in 2017, there has been a marijuana license set aside for an applicant from the “Pigford Class” (“Pigford”) or a member of the “Black Farmers Litigation” (“BFL”). A Pigford class is one of two groups of Black farmers who had won a judgment from the […]
By: Dustin Robinson On March 31, 2021, the Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act (“MRTA”) was signed into law. MRTA established New York’s adult-use cannabis regulations and expanded upon the state’s medical cannabis program. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) and Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) will oversee the state’s adult-use cannabis industry and establish rules […]
By: Dustin Robinson On February 22, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law “The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act” (“CREAMMA”) which established New Jersey’s adult-use marijuana industry. Under the act, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) will oversee the state’s adult-use marijuana industry and expand upon the 240 pages of legislation passed. […]
By: Dustin Robinson On June 23, 2021, Governor Lamont signed into law the Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act (“RERACA”) which establishes Connecticut’s adult-use marijuana industry. Under the bill, certain cannabis convictions are expunged, licensing for marijuana businesses is established, limitations from the local government are permitted, and taxes on marijuana are established. […]
