Cannabis Law

Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Cannabis Law practice group regularly provides content on the emerging legal cannabis industry in New Jersey and then innumerable potential opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses. Our content provides insight on the unique complexities, including the conflict between Federal and state cannabis laws, the intricacies of cannabis laws passed by the individual states, and the rights and obligations of businesses that interface with legal cannabis industry members.

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New Intoxicating Hemp Law Will Dramatically Affect New Jersey Cannabis, Hemp, and Liquor Industries

On September 12, 2024, Gov. Phil Murphy signed controversial legislation that will dramatically alter New Jersey’s cannabis, hemp, and liquor industries. The new law aims to regulate the influx of intoxicating hemp products into the marketplace by bringing them under the purview of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). That means that edibles, THC-infused beverages, […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 17, 2024

Micro License NJ: Legal Essentials for Cannabis Microbusinesses

Cannabis microbusinesses have a smaller footprint than a regular cannabis business, concerning its business operations, capacity, and quantity of product. To help foster their development, New Jersey’s cannabis regulations establish certain incentives for a micro license NJ, including significantly lower licensing costs. Getting any startup off the ground is no easy feat. To take advantage […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 28, 2024

Cannabis Law 2024: Key Changes and Impacts Across New Jersey

New Jersey’s cannabis industry continues to face a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Key cannabis law 2024 updates include the Biden Administration’s plan to reschedule cannabis and efforts to regulate the expanding market for intoxicating hemp products. Because cannabis businesses still face ongoing challenges related to licensing, accessing capital, and tax deductions, partnering with an experienced […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 30, 2024

New Jersey Looking to Increase Regulation of Hemp and Cannabis Products

The New Jersey Legislature is currently debating cannabis legislation that would increase oversight over “intoxicating” hemp products like gummies, beverages, and lotions. Under Senate Bill 3235, so-called “intoxicating hemp products,” defined as those with a concentration of total THC greater than 0.5 milligrams per serving or 2.5 milligrams per package, would be regulated by the Cannabis […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 6, 2024

How the 2024 Farm Bill May Impact the Cannabis Industry

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (2024 Farm Bill) could bring about big changes for the hemp industry. The House of Representatives released a draft discussion of its bill on May 17, 2024, which would make a significant distinction between industrial hemp products and “intoxicating” hemp products, the latter of which would […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 4, 2024

Cannabis Legislation

Wheels Moving on Reclassification of Cannabis as AG Launches Rulemaking Process

On May 16, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that his administration is committed to reclassifying cannabis. Shortly thereafter, Attorney General Merritt Garland initiated the formal rulemaking process to move cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). “This is monumental,” President Biden said in a video statement […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

May 20, 2024

What the Reclassification of Marijuana Means (And Does Not Mean) for the Cannabis Industry

On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) confirmed that it plans to recommend that cannabis be removed from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and reclassified to Schedule III. Schedule I drugs are drugs with “high abuse potential with no accepted medical use,” such as heroin. Meanwhile, Schedule III drugs […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

May 14, 2024

NJSBA 6th Annual Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Symposium

New Jersey Cannabis Attorney Daniel T. McKillop to Co-Moderate NJSBA 6th Annual Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Symposium On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Partner & Chair of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Cannabis Law Department Daniel T. McKillop will co-moderate the NJSBA 6th Annual Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Symposium. “The businesses of cannabis and psychedelics are some of the […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 12, 2024

Creator of Captain Cannabis Trademark Triumphs Again

Captain Cannabis continues to make a name for himself, with the comic book character now linked with binding trademark precedent. The dispute over the “Captain Cannabis” trademark involved who had priority of using the cannabis trademark in comic books. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) ultimately concluded that Petitioner Laverne John Andrusiek had made […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

January 18, 2024

Legal Victory

New Federal Lawsuit Could Be Gamechanger for Cannabis Businesses

A new lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) could dramatically impact cannabis businesses. A new lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) could dramatically impact cannabis businesses. If successful, the suit would prohibit the federal government from enforcing its cannabis ban with respect to state-legal activity. The federal […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 16, 2023

New Jersey Poised to Expand Range of Available Cannabis Edibles

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission recently proposed new regulations allowing additional ingestible forms of cannabis... The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC or Commission) recently proposed new regulations allowing additional ingestible forms of cannabis. The move, which would allow new products at both medical and adult-use dispensaries, is part of a larger effort to […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 27, 2023

Open for Business - New Jersey Now Accepting Applications for Cannabis Licenses

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission began accepting applications for wholesale, distribution, and delivery of recreational cannabis business licenses… The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC or Commission) began accepting applications for wholesale, distribution, and delivery of recreational cannabis business licenses on September 27, 2023. The new licensing opportunities represent just one of several key changes impacting New Jersey’s growing cannabis industry. On September […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 16, 2023

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