State, Federal Disconnect Sows Confusion For CBD Industry
by Andrew Kingsdale, Lauren Mendelsohn, and Omar Figueroa February 21, 2023 Please check out our latest Expert Analysis for Law360, which can be downloaded here.
DEA Clarifies that delta-9-THCO and delta-8-THCO are Schedule I Controlled Substances
by Omar Figueroa February 13, 2023 On February 13, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) clarified the control status under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of THC acetate ester (THCO). The DEA concluded that both delta-9-THCO and delta-8-THCO are Schedule I Controlled Substances: The only substances of which the Drug […]
New York Psychedelics Legalization Has Strong Start in 2023
by Andrew Kingsdale January 23, 2023 Alice in Wonderland statute in New York City’s Central Park Two recent developments in New York—a new law on the books, and a revamped decriminalization bill—have laid the groundwork for legal psychedelics in the state. First, on December 23, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into […]
DEA Confirms that Cannabis Seeds, Tissue Culture, and Other Genetic Material Are Not Necessarily Controlled under the CSA
by Omar Figueroa December 21, 2022 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has confirmed that any seed, tissue culture, or other genetic material is not controlled under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) as long as it has less than 0.3% of delta-9-THC. Specifically, on December 20, 2022, the DEA […]
Sebastopol City Council Unanimously Adopts Surveillance Technology Ordinance
On December 6, 2022, the Sebastopol City Council unanimously approved and adopted the Surveillance Technology and Community Safety ordinance proposed by the Sonoma County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California in collaboration with Chief Ron Nelson of the Sebastopol Police Department. Sebastopol is the […]
International Treaties May Limit United States Cannabis Scheduling Changes
by Lauren Mendelsohn and Omar Figueroa November 7, 2022 ˜ Please check out our latest Expert Analysis for Law360, which can be downloaded here.
President Biden Pardons Federal Cannabis Possession Offenders
by Omar Figueroa October 6, 2022 United States President Joe Biden announced today a Statement on Marijuana Reform which included the mass pardon of thousands of persons convicted of the federal offense of simple possession of cannabis. President Biden also urged state Governors to follow his lead by issuing mass […]
Federal law would allow small cannabis producers to ship and sell their products directly to consumers
by Omar Figueroa September 14, 2022 Today, Congressional Representative Jared Huffman introduced the Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act, which would allow small farmers and manufacturers to sell and ship their products directly to consumers across state lines, between states where cannabis is legal. This is a trigger law, which […]
California’s Comparable-to-Organic Program: Issues and Opportunities
by Omar Figueroa, Lauren Mendelsohn, and Andrew Kingsdale August 28, 2022 Below is our latest Expert Analysis for Law360. You may download it here. This information is provided as a public educational service and is not intended, nor should be construed, as legal advice. For specific questions regarding the OCal Program for licensed cultivators […]
New York Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries (CAURD) Application Window to Open on August 25, 2022
by Omar Figueroa and Andrew Kingsdale August 16, 2022 On August 15, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) announced at its meeting that the long-awaited application window for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Licenses would open on August 25th. The CAURD application period will open for only thirty […]