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March 16, 2022 |
On March 15, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the portal to obtain an Adult-use Conditional Cultivator License to grow adult-use cannabis. Farmers who qualify and apply will pay a non-refundable $2,000 application and licensing fee.
To qualify for this license an applicant must have been
- an authorized industrial hemp research partner
March 31, 2021 |
UPDATE: Governor Andrew Cuomo just signed into law the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act.
After years of fits and starts, New York has passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana under the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (S854-A) which Governor Cuomo intends to sign. The legalization aspect of the bills would take effect immediately, while Senate
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2021 | |
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Health is now accepting applications from businesses seeking licensure to operate as cannabinoid hemp processors, retailers, or distributors. Cannabinoid hemp includes many CBD products currently available for purchase, including tinctures, vaporizations, oils, topicals, pills, capsules and food and beverages.
Pursuant to Article 33-B of
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021 |
On January 6, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced his latest proposal for the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York. The proposal, outlined generally, consists of:
- The legalization of the recreational use of marijuana by any individual of the age of 21 or older in the State of New York;
- The creation of a new
September 17, 2020 |
Bob Kern and Marc Ullman published the article, “Cannabis Investments and Exit Strategies: A Case Study” in Pratt’s Journal of Bankruptcy Law.
The article discusses the easiness with which investors can make investments in cannabis companies. However, due to the risks, they would be well-advised to have an exit plan in the event their investment
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020 |
In mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and lending, a period of time often passes between signing the applicable transaction agreement and closing the transaction. During the period when the parties prepare for closing, they are subject to any number of risks that could delay or even prevent the transaction from happening.
With the outbreak of
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2019 | | | |
In the past 10 years, the legalization of marijuana and other cannabis-related products have expanded tremendously throughout the United States. Currently, medical marijuana is legal in 33 states and the District of Columbia, while 11 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and over.
Additionally, cannabidiol (CBD) got
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