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Cannabis on the Ballot: 2022 Edition

Cannabis on the Ballot: 2022 Edition

The national midterm election is coming up in just a few weeks with a variety of major races on the map. Control of Congress, nearly every state legislature, and numerous governor’s offices are on the ballot above a variety of other hotly contested races. Voters in some states will see ballot questions — an opportunity to decide the fate of proposed initiatives or constitutional amendments, five of which nationwide, could have impacts on the cannabis industry. This week’s blog will review five proposals on the ballot and their implications for the industry and licensing. 

How to Learn about State Cannabis Laws and Licensing Rules

How to Learn about State Cannabis Laws and Licensing Rules

There are a number of websites that keep updated information about state cannabis laws and rules. That means you don’t necessarily have to visit each state’s regulatory websites and read through pages and pages of legal code to get the information you need.

Is Federally Legal Marijuana Coming Soon?

Is Federally Legal Marijuana Coming Soon?

Financial pressures, public opinion, social inequity, and public safety could lead to federal cannabis legalization sooner than many people previously expected.

CCPA and CPRA Compliance: What Cannabis Businesses Need To Do Now

CCPA and CPRA Compliance: What Cannabis Businesses Need To Do Now

Enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) began on July, 1 2020. The CCPA gives consumers who reside in California significantly more control over how companies use their personal information.

When Cannabis Votes Don’t Turn into Cannabis Laws

When Cannabis Votes Don’t Turn into Cannabis Laws

The 2020 election ended with all state medical and recreational cannabis legalization ballots approved by voters. Specifically, adult-use cannabis was legalized in Arizona, New Jersey, Montana, and South Dakota.

Which States Allow You to Grow Your Own Recreational or Medical Cannabis?

Which States Allow You to Grow Your Own Recreational or Medical Cannabis?

As more states have approved medical and recreational cannabis in recent years, you might think the number of states that allow home growing of cannabis would increase somewhat proportionately. However, that’s not the case.

Michigan’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Just Got More Competitive

Michigan’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Just Got More Competitive

When the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act of 2018 went into effect, it included a clause that gave existing medical cannabis license holders a huge two-year competitive advantage ...

State Cannabis Programs in 2020: Routes to Medical and Recreational Legalization

State Cannabis Programs in 2020: Routes to Medical and Recreational Legalization

Some cannabis industry experts predict that up to 18 states could legalize cannabis for medical and/or recreational use in 2020 through legislation or ballot initiatives. We’re already well into the second month of the year, ...

Statewide Delivery Rules Bypass Local Marijuana Dispensary and Retail Bans

Statewide Delivery Rules Bypass Local Marijuana Dispensary and Retail Bans

To ensure patients have access to the medical marijuana they need without requiring that municipalities allow dispensaries, some states have decided to approve statewide cannabis deliveries, which includes deliveries to cities, ...

Cannabis Banking in 2019 – What’s Really Happening?

Cannabis Banking in 2019 – What’s Really Happening?

September 25, 2019 was a day to celebrate for cannabis businesses that have struggled with a lack of access to bankingand payment processing services since cannabis is still a Schedule 1 drug at the federal level.

The Effect of Ballot Initiatives vs. Legislation on the Marijuana Market

The Effect of Ballot Initiatives vs. Legislation on the Marijuana Market

As of today, only 23 states in the country allow cannabis law reform through ballot initiatives for citizens to vote. That means more than half of states only allow changes to be made to cannabis laws through legislation.

State Cannabis Regulations Lead to Imbalances in Supply and Demand

State Cannabis Regulations Lead to Imbalances in Supply and Demand

The laws of supply and demand are imbalanced in the cannabis industry across multiple states in the United States and Canadian provinces. As a result, many markets face cannabis oversupply or undersupply problems, ...

Onsite Cannabis Consumption Update

Onsite Cannabis Consumption Update

Last month marked one of the biggest days of the year in cannabis culture, and one of the cannabis industry’s largest sales days: 4/20. For most of the states where cannabis is legal in some form, this meant cannabis was sold in a dispensary and consumed off-site.

Marketing Challenges in the Marijuana Industry

Marketing Challenges in the Marijuana Industry

For businesses in the marijuana industry, the list of marketing challenges that have to be overcome in order to raise awareness, recognition, sales, and loyalty for brands and products is very long. As part of a highly regulated industry, ...

Judge’s Ruling Could Set the Stage for More Frequent State Updates to Medical Marijuana Laws

Judge’s Ruling Could Set the Stage for More Frequent State Updates to Medical Marijuana Laws

Earlier this month, a district judge in New Mexico ruled that the state’s limit on the number of plants licensed medical marijuana cultivators can grow is both arbitrary and based on unreliable data. The decision is the result of a lawsuit brought by ...

2018 Election - What's at Stake for Cannabis?

2018 Election - What's at Stake for Cannabis?

Today’s midterm elections will be a pivotal moment for the US Congress, numerous governorships, and state legislatures. Further along the ballot, the expanding cannabis economy once again faces a turning point.

The Impact of Children and Marijuana Edibles on the Cannabis Industry

The Impact of Children and Marijuana Edibles on the Cannabis Industry

This month, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board announced that it plans to re-evaluate all edible cannabis products to reduce the availability of products that appeal to children. The state already has a list of rules that cannabis edibles ...

The Illinois Medical Marijuana Market Just Got Bigger

The Illinois Medical Marijuana Market Just Got Bigger

On August 28th of this year, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a law that made medical marijuana available to people as a replacement for opioid painkillers. Under the new law, doctors in Illinois can authorize marijuana to any patient ...

Intersection of Policy and Technology in the Marijuana Industry – What’s Next?

Intersection of Policy and Technology in the Marijuana Industry – What’s Next?

The world is dependent on technology, which means tech plays a critical role in every industry. That includes the marijuana industry, but policy changes are still the norm in this industry. What happens when policy and technology intersect in the marijuana industry today?

Marijuana Advertising Rules Challenge California Businesses

Marijuana Advertising Rules Challenge California Businesses

Since recreational marijuana became available for purchase in California in January 2018, the number of licensed marijuana businesses in the state has exploded giving more people access to marijuana products than ever before.