CHANGE IS ON THE HORIZON Certain cannabis-infused candy could start vanishing from store shelves across Washington next year. In an article published by the Seattle Times, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) announced it is going to ‘reevaluate’ all...
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Cannabis Harvest Notification Policy in Oregon
ATTENTION OUTDOOR GROWERS September 1, 2018 – Oregon has become the first in the United States to implement a new policy requiring growers who farm recreational cannabis outdoors to notify state officials before cannabis can be harvested. This new requirement is the...
Continued Attempts to Resolve Banking Conflicts for Cannabis Businesses
On August 24, the Washington department of Financial Institution joined forces with 12 other states, urging Congressional leaders to provide clarity on regulations for serving state-licensed cannabis businesses. This request to Congress is an act of persistence – as...
Cannabis Amnesty Program May Be Coming Soon
For "Undisclosed" True Party of Interest (TPOI) violations The objective of the program is to allow cannabis businesses to come into compliance with ownership and financing regulations without fear of license revocation. In late June, the Washington State Liquor and...
Cannabis-based Medicine Approved by FDA
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first drug to utilize the marijuana plant-derived ingredient cannabidiol (CBD). This medicine has been approved to treat seizures associated with two severe forms of epilepsy in patients aged two or...
New Cannabis Packaging and Labeling Requirements
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) recently adopted new cannabis “Packaging and Labeling Requirements” that will be effective January 1, 2019. The requirements were updated with the goal of making labels easier to read, easier to understand, and...
Cannabis and Federal Intervention: Could The End Be Near?
The STATES Act of 2018 was introduced to ensure each State has the right to determine, for itself, the best approach to marijuana use, sales and enforcement within its border. Forty-six U.S. states have laws permitting, or decriminalizing, marijuana or marijuana-based...
Cannabis Regulations: The Positive Side of Federal Enforcement
Yes, the Feds are coming, but there is a positive side to their approach. When federal enforcement of the cannabis regulations is mentioned, there is most often a negative reaction: fear of raids, property seizure and court battles. Yes, the Feds are coming, but...
Cannabis Farm Setback Proposal
ATTENTION: OUTDOOR CANNABIS GROWERS The Douglas County Planning Commission is holding a study session on June 13 to discuss a proposal to reduce outdoor setbacks for cannabis producers. This proposal would reduce the current one-mile setback for outdoor cannabis...
Cannabis Businesses: Insurance Needs 101
Regardless of what provider you use, it is important to consider six primary types of insurance coverage for your operations. It’s no surprise. New issues arise practically daily for cannabis business owners and they often feel like an uphill battle. While this...