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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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Legal Cannabis States Pushing Back Against Sessions’ Warning Letters

Legal Cannabis States Pushing Back Against Sessions’ Warning Letters Attorney General Jeff Sessions does not support federal or state-level efforts to legalize marijuana. However, up to this point, it has been unclear what he plans to do about it. In recent letters to the governors of several states that have legalized marijuana, the Attorney General emphasized that […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 30, 2017

Harmony Foundation Received Permit To Grow Medical Marijuana

Harmony Foundation Receives New Jersey Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Harmony Foundation recently received permission from the State to grow medical marijuana, paving the way for it to begin operations at its Secaucus location in the next several months as the sixth licensed alternative treatment center (ATC) in New Jersey. The next step is for the […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 24, 2017

Gaming Industry Seeks Guidance on Handling Money from Cannabis Industry

The Gaming Industry Wants to Know How it Should Treat Money Associated with the Legal Cannabis Industry As marijuana legalization initiatives sweep the country, the gaming industry wants to know how it should treat money associated with the legal cannabis industry. The issue is a growing concern for Las Vegas casinos given that Nevada is […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 23, 2017

Will New Conditions Be Added to the New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program?

The NJ Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel has recommended additional conditions for inclusion in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program The New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel (MMRP) has recently recommended that the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) qualify numerous additional conditions for inclusion in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. To participate in the program, a […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 21, 2017

Plaintiffs Challenging Constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act In Federal Court

Challenge To Constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act A former NFL player, two children, and an Iraq War veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, all of whom are medical marijuana patients, together with a social justice nonprofit organization recently filed a federal lawsuit asserting that marijuana’s status as a “Schedule I” narcotic under the Controlled […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 18, 2017

Senator Booker Introduces Federal Bill To Decriminalize And Reschedule Marijuana

What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know About Sen. Booker’s Marijuana Legislation New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker made national headlines when he recently introduced legislation to decriminalize marijuana on the federal level. Unlike prior efforts to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the proposed bill also encourages states to pursue full legalization. “This is […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 16, 2017

Cannabis Industry Banking Updates in New Jersey

As New Jersey Moves Towards Legalization, Cannabis Industry Banking and Financial Services Remain Critical Issues With legalization proponent Phil Murphy ahead in the race to become New Jersey’s next governor, businesses are already starting to prepare for the sale of recreational cannabis in New Jersey. However, banks and other financial institutions hesitate to provide services […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 25, 2017

Proposed Licensing Structure Under NJ Cannabis Bill 3195

What Could Sen. Scutari’s Cannabis Bill 3195 Mean For New Jersey? New Jersey Senator Nicholas Scutari recently introduced Senate Bill 3195 to decriminalize the recreational use of cannabis and legalize its manufacture, distribution, and sale in New Jersey. Basics of NJ’s Cannabis Legalization Bill Senate Bill 3195 would legalize the possession and personal use of […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 6, 2017

How Could This Marijuana Bill Impact New Jersey Municipalities?

How Marijuana Bill Will Impact New Jersey Municipalities Sen. Nicholas Scutari recently proposed legislation that would legalize recreational use of small amounts of marijuana for adults 21 and over. While the bill has little chance of passage under Gov. Chris Christie, it could become a reality under New Jersey’s next governor. “Other states’ programs are working […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 3, 2017

What Does The Future Hold For The Legal Marijuana Industry?

Sessions appointment puts legal marijuana industry on hold The trend toward popular approval of medical marijuana and recreational legalization continues steadily forward. A total of 28 states, including New Jersey, have approved or implemented medical marijuana programs, and eight states and Washington, D.C. have approved sale and adult use of non-medical marijuana. In large part, […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

March 10, 2017

Legalizing Retail Sale & Recreational Marijuana Use In New Jersey – Lessons From Colorado

Lessons From Colorado About Marijuana Legalization 2016 appears to be the year that marijuana goes mainstream in America. On November 8, Montana, North Dakota, Arkansas and Florida voted to legalize medical marijuana, and Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and California passed measures legalizing recreational marijuana. In total, 29 states have legalized medical marijuana or decriminalized marijuana possession and […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 14, 2016

Filing for a Medical Marijuana Dispensary License in New Jersey

How To Apply For A Medical Marijuana Dispensary License in New Jersey In 2010, the State of New Jersey legalized medical marijuana. However, the implementation of the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act has been slow, in large part due to the onerous requirements placed on patients and alternative treatment centers seeking to dispense […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 9, 2016

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