Tag: CBT > Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Ohio

Farm Bill Amendment on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Leads CBT’s Top Stories in May

Cannabis rescheduling, Senators’ SAFER Banking stances, and Ohio localities with adult-use moratoriums were also among the most-read articles this month.

May 30, 2024

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to deschedule marijuana by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

May 1, 2024

California

The State of Federal Cannabis Reform Leads CBT’s Most-Read Articles in April

4/20 deals and events, California tax defaults, and nationwide municipal opt outs also highlighted Cannabis Business Times’ most popular stories this month.

April 25, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Cannabis Legalization and Reform: Where Are We in 2024?

U.S. cannabis reform hasn’t come easy amid a divided Congress, but plenty of opportunities remain on the table for the remainder of the year.

April 20, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Witnesses Stress Need For Cannabis Descheduling, Uniform Regulation at US House Hearing on Federal Reform

Cannabis advocates say that through federal reform, the U.S. government can work to ensure a thriving industry, social equity and justice in communities of color, treatment for veterans with PTSD and more while reducing the illicit market.

November 15, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Discusses Federal and State Cannabis Policy Ahead of Congressional Hearing Testimony

GACC leaders Randal John Meyer and Rezwan Khan broke down some of the industry trade group’s approaches and positions on state and federal reform.

November 14, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

How Cannabis Operators Can Get Involved at the Federal Level

Irina Dashevsky, partner at Greenspoon Marder and co-chair of their cannabis practice group, describes why cannabis operators should get involved at the federal level and the steps they can take to get there.

September 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Hemp Industry Organization Calls for Changes to National Cannabis Bill

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable sent a letter to the lead sponsors of the measure recommending changes to provisions in the bill that would undermine the hemp industry.

August 10, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

Industry Advocates, Stakeholders Appraise Schumer’s Cannabis Bill

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to federally legalize cannabis “this year,” according to the majority leader.

July 22, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Schumer and Company File Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, leaving regulatory choices to the states.

July 21, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

What Would Interstate Commerce Look Like Under the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act?

A reasonable tax rate and a uniform approach to regulations are key to the long-term success of the industry, according to two cannabis attorneys.

July 21, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

Midyear Cannabis Update: 4 Industry Trends to Watch

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Jonathan Havens shares the biggest developments he’s seen so far in 2022, as well as which trends industry stakeholders should watch during the second half of the year.

July 1, 2022