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National Survey On Marijuana Laws And Regulations (Updated) | Fox Rothschild LLP - JDSupra
National Survey On Marijuana Laws And Regulations (Updated)
Legalized cannabis – for medical or recreational purposes – is a rapidly expanding industry in the United States, with various states, including California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia, regulating its use. Navigating the various state compliance regulations – while the consumption of marijuana, regardless of its intended use, is still prohibited at the federal level – can be a daunting task.
Joshua Horn Partner Fox Rothschild LLP 215.299.2184 jhorn@foxrothschild.com National S Marijuana Updated as of August 16, 20urvey on Laws and Regulations 17 William Bogot Partner Fox Rothschild LLP 312.517.9205 wbogot@foxrothschild.com National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. This survey has been provided by the Fox Rothschild Cannabis Practice as a quick reference to relevant laws and statutes governing marijuana usage in the United States. Legalized cannabis – for medical or recreational purposes – is a rapidly expanding industry in the United States, with various states, including California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia, regulating its use. Navigating the various state compliance regulations – while the consumption of marijuana, regardless of its intended use, is still prohibited at the federal level – can be a daunting task. Fox attorneys are experienced in counseling legalized cannabis growers, distributors, processors, investors and others, including those supplying ancillary products and services, operating in this highly regulated industry. We represent clients in the formation of business entities and creation of operational plans and shareholder agreements; real estate and land use planning; acquisition of cultivation and dispensary licenses; preparation and filing of forms required by various states; compliance with relevant state regulations; and assistance with U.S. Department of Treasury issues for banking and financial services clients engaged in the industry, and more. We have also advised clients on Illinois’ Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act as well as similar laws in other states where the product is legalized and regulated. About Fox Rothschild Fox Rothschild LLP is a national law firm ranked in the Am Law 100 that delivers strategic and practical solutions for clients ranging from family-run businesses to multinational corporations. Home to 800 attorneys in 22 offices coast to coast, Fox offers clients a team of accomplished professionals who have honed their legal skills in government and industry, who appreciate the fluctuating nature of today’s competitive business environment and who excel at crafting the legal solutions that match our clients’ goals. National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. 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Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Alaska Marijuana Retail License FAQs N/A – Application Form Marijuana Statutes and Regulations Laws: • AS §§ 17.37.010, et seq. “Medical Uses of Marijuana” • AS §§ 17.38.010, et seq. “The Regulation of Marijuana” o See AS § 17.38.200 Marijuana establishment registrations. Regulations: • 3 AAC 306 – Regulations Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Dispensary Information "Unless you are a registered qualifying patient who is not authorized to cultivate marijuana plants for medical use, the Department cannot provide you with a list of dispensaries. The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, A.R.S. § 36-2810 (A.), states that information received and records kept by the Department for the purposes of administering the Act, including "the physical addresses of nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries," are confidential. However, A.R.S. § 36- 2804.04(C) requires the Department to provide a list of registered dispensaries to a Medical Marijuana Rules and Statutes Laws: • A.R.S. 36-2801, et seq. “Arizona Medical Marijuana Act” Regulations: • Arizona Medical Marijuana Rules National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Arizona qualifying patient who is not authorized to cultivate marijuana plants when issuing the qualifying patient's registry identification card." – From the FAQs – Dispensary Arkansas The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016 N/A The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016 Laws: • House Bill 1026 • House Bill 1058 • Act 438 • Act 440 • Act 479 • Act 544 • Act 545 • Act 587 • Act 593 • Act 594 • Act 638 • Act 639 • Act 640 • Act 641 • Act 642 • Act 670 • Act 740 • House Bill 1002 • Senate Bill 2 National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Arkansas Regulations: • Medical Marijuana Registration, Testing and Labeling • Rules and Regulations Governing the Oversight of Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facilities and Dispensaries by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division • Rules and Regulations Governing the Application for, Issuance and Renewal of Licenses for Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facilities and Dispensaries in Arkansas California Medical Marijuana Program Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act "The California Department of Public Health’s MMP does not have jurisdiction over medical marijuana cooperatives, dispensaries or collectives. For questions related to these areas, please contact your local city or county business licensing office." – Per the MMP website Laws: • Senate Bill No. 837 • Senate Bill 420 • Compassionate Use Act/ Prop. 215 • Assembly Bill 243 • Assembly Bill 266 • Senate Bill 643 • California Assembly Bill 1300 • California Assembly Bill 2650 • CA BUS & PROF §§ 19300, et seq. – Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act • Assembly Bill 821 • Assembly Bill 2679 National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations California • Senate Bill 1174 • Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act Regulations: • Health and Safety Code • Proposed Regulations for Medical Cannabis Cultivation Program • Bureau of Marijuana Control, Medical Cannabis Regulation Proposed Text • Medical Cannabis Manufacturing Colorado Application and Licensing – Marijuana Enforcement Medical Marijuana Business Application Process Retail Marijuana Business Application Process Current Licensees (Medical and Retail) Laws: Constitution, Statutes and Regulations – Marijuana Enforcement Laws: • CO ST §§ 12-43.3-101, et seq. – Colorado Medical Marijuana Code • CO ST §§ 12-43.4-101, et seq. – Retail Marijuana Code • HB17-1034: Medical Marijuana License Issues • SB17-017: Allow Medical Marijuana Use For Stress Disorders • SB17-187: Residency Exemption Marijuana Education-based Occupational National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Colorado License Regulations: • 1 CCR 212-1 – Medical Marijuana Rules • 1 CCR 212-2 – Retail Marijuana Rules • 5 CCR 1006-2 – Medical Use of Marijuana • HB17-1137: Reporting Requirements by Department of Revenue to General Assembly • HB17-1203: Local Government Special Sales Tax on Retail Marijuana • 1 CCR 201-2 – Adopted Rule, Income Tax • Department of Revenue, Directive, Excise 23: Excise Tax on Retail Marijuana • 1 CCR 201-18 – Retail Marijuana Tax • Emergency Rule, Definitions for Retail Marijuana (Adopted August 8, 2017) • Emergency Rule, Retail Marijuana Excise Tax (Adopted August 8, 2017) Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program Connecticut Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Connecticut Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility License Application Process Laws: • An Act Concerning the Palliative Use of Marijuana: House Bill No. 5389 Regulations: • Regulation of the Department of Consumer Protection Concerning Palliative Use of Marijuana • Regulation Classifying Marijuana as Schedule II Drug Delaware Medical Marijuana Program Medical Marijuana Compassion Centers Medical Marijuana Program – Compassion Center Proposals Medical Marijuana Act Legislative Actions Medical Marijuana Act Regulations Laws: • House Bill No. 400 • DE ST TI 16 §§ 4901A, et seq. • Senate Bill 24: An Act To Amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code Relating to Medical Marijuana Regulations: • 16 DE Admin. Code 4470 State of Delaware Medical Marijuana Code District of Columbia Medical Marijuana Program Monthly Reports list all operational Cultivation Centers and Laws and Regulations National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations District of Columbia Dispensary Applications and Info Cultivation Centers Applications and Info Dispensaries. Laws: • DC CODE §§ 7-1671.01, et seq. • DC Law 21-162 – Medical Marijuana Cultivation Center Relocation Temporary Amendment Act of 2016 • Medical Marijuana Omnibus Amendment Act of 2016 • Medical Marijuana Reciprocity Amendment Act of 2015 Regulations: • Final Regulations 22C DCMR • Title: 22-C: Medical Marijuana • Medical Marijuana Manufacturing Standards Proposed Rules • Adopted Rule, Medical Marijuana Manufacturing Standards • Adopted Rule, Labeling and Packaging of Medical Marijuana • Adopted Rule, Use of Medical Marijuana and Operating Requirements Florida Compassionate Use Program Notice of Development of Rulemaking – Medical Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions Low-THC Dispensing Organizations (28 Applicants, 5 approved). Redacted applications submitted Laws: • Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014 • FL ST 381.986: Compassionate Use of Low-THC and Medical National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Florida and scorecards for applicants. Cannabis • Rule: 64-4.011: Compassionate Use Registry Identification Cards • SB 1726, Chapter 124: Industrial Hemp Pilot Projects • FL ST 499.0295: Experimental Treatments for Terminal Conditions Regulations: • Compassionate Use • All Rulemaking Georgia N/A N/A Laws: • Haleigh's Hope Act (passed/effective April 2015) Hawaii Medical Marijuana Program List of Dispensary Applicants Medical Marijuana Program Laws: • Act 228 SLH 2000 – Hawaii’s Initial Medical Use of Marijuana Law • Act 178 SLH 2013 – Makes several changes to the current law (such as: “adequate supply” of medical marijuana changes to 7 plants, regardless of maturity; useable marijuana changes to 4 oz.; increase in registration fees National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Hawaii from $25 to $35; and other changes) please read Act 178 for more information. • Act 241 SLH 2015 – Hawaii’s Dispensary Law that paves the way for the establishment of dispensaries in Hawaii and also amends other existing laws with respect to the medical use of marijuana. • Act 242 SLH 2015 – Adds nondiscriminatory language to existing laws as it may pertain to the medical use of marijuana. • HRS 329 – Hawaii’s Uniformed Controlled Substances Act (see part IX – Medical Use of Marijuana). • HRS 329 – part IX Hawaii’s Medical Marijuana Registry Law • HRS 329D – Hawaii’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Law • HRS 328J – Hawaii’s Smoke Free Law – all of which are directly applicable to smoking or vaping marijuana. • HI ST §§ 329-121, et seq. – Part IX: Medical Use of Marijuana • HI ST §§ 329D-1, et seq. – National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary System • HB 1488 – Relating to Medical Marijuana • SB 786 SD 1 HD 1 CD 1 – Medical Marijuana; Medical Cannabis; Change of Terminology Regulations: • Chapter 11-160, HAR – DOH Administrative Rules for the medical use of marijuana. Idaho N/A N/A N/A Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program List of Licensed Dispensaries Laws: • Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act • IL ST CH 410 §§ 130/1, et seq. Regulations: Department of Public Health: • Emergency Rule for SB2636 – Updated 12/23/14 • Final Rule Department of Revenue: • Cultivators' Privilege Tax • Income Tax Surcharge on Medical Cannabis • Retailers' Occupation Tax National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Illinois • Adopted Rule, Income Tax Department of Financial and Professional Regulation: • Final Rule • Emergency Rule Department of Agriculture: • Final Rule • Emergency Rule Indiana N/A N/A Laws: • House Bill No. 1563 • Senate Bill No. 15 Iowa N/A N/A Laws: • SF 2360 (2014) • House File 524 Regulations: • Administrative Rules (2015) • Administrative Code 641-154: Medical Cannabidiol Act Registration Card Program Kansas N/A N/A N/A Kentucky N/A N/A "Clara Madeline Gilliam Act" • Amends KRS 218A.010 to exempt from the definition of "marijuana" drugs used in FDA-approved studies or National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Kentucky compassionate use programs and the substance cannabidiol when recommended by a physician practicing at a state research hospital. Louisiana Adopted Rule, Marijuana for Therapeutic Use, LAC 46:XLV Chapter 77 N/A Law: • RS 40:1046 • Adopted Rule, Marijuana for Therapeutic Use, LAC 46:XLV Chapter 77 • Adopted Rule, Medical Marijuana Maine Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Marijuana Legalization Act Maine Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Winning Applicant Info Scoring Sheet Caregivers Laws: • MMMP Statute (Title 22, Ch. 558-C) • Marijuana Legalization Act • An Act To Delay the Implementation of Certain Portions of the Marijuana Legalization Act • 2017 Me. Acts Ch. 309: An Act To Amend the Marijuana Legalization Act Regarding Retail Marijuana Testing Facilities Regulations: • MMMP Rules (10-144 CMR, Ch. 122) National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Maryland Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Growers and Processors Awarded Stage One License Pre-Approvals Law and Regulations Laws: • Compilation of Medical Cannabis Law Regulations: • Natalie Laprade Medical Cannabis Commission Massachusetts Medical Use of Marijuana Program The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act An Act Further Regulating the Cultivation of Marijuana and Marihuana Registered Marijuana Dispensaries Currently Dispensing Marijuana for Medical Use Applications and Materials Submitted by Dispensary Applicants in 2015 Current Status of Registered Marijuana Dispensaries Laws and Regulations Laws: • An Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana • The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act • An Act Further Regulating the Cultivation of Marijuana and Marihuana • An Act To Ensure Safe Access to Marijuana Regulations: • 105 CMR 725.000 – Implementation of an Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana Michigan LARA – Michigan Medical Marihuana Program Dispensaries are banned under Michigan law per State v. McQueen, 493 Mich. 135 (2013) Laws: • Michigan Medical Marihuana Act National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Michigan Forms for patients at link in "General Info." • Public Act 514 of 2012 (HB 4834) • Public Act 512 of 2012 (HB 4851) • MA ST 333.26421 – 333.26430 • HB 4209, Act 281 • HB 4210, Act 283 • HB 4827, Act 282 • Senate Bill 0141 • Public Act 546 of 2016 • Senate Bill No. 433 Regulations: • Medical Marihuana Rules – Effective January 15, 2015 • Michigan Medical Marihuana • R 333.101 - 333.133 Minnesota About the Medical Cannabis Program Registered Manufacturers: 1. Minnesota Medical Solutions (application) 2. Leafline Labs (application) Medical Cannabis Manufacturers/Laboratories (including select applications of other manufacturers) Manufacturer Selection Process Scoring Medical Cannabis Independent Medical Cannabis Laws and Rulemaking Laws: • Minnesota Session Laws 2014, CHAPTER 311--S.F.No. 2470 – Law that established the state's broad medical cannabis policy. • Minnesota Session Laws 2015, CHAPTER 74-H.F.No. 1792 – Changes to provisions governing receivership of nursing homes or certified boarding care homes; National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Minnesota Laboratory Application Process and Forms Cannabis Patient Center Locations changing medical cannabis provisions. Regulations: • Minnesota Medical Cannabis Rules, Chapter 4770 – Rules pertaining to the medical cannabis program, including patient registry, patients, caregivers, health care practitioners and manufacturers. Mississippi N/A N/A Laws: • HB1231 Missouri N/A N/A Laws: • HB 2238 (2014) Montana Montana Marijuana Program Montana Medical Marijuana Act No dispensaries or caregivers allowed. Application Forms Laws: • Voter Initiative I-148 • Senate Bill 423 • Montana Medical Marijuana Act • Senate Bill 333 Regulations: • Montana Marijuana Program Rules • Adopted Emergency Rule, Montana Medical Marijuana Program, New Rule I - III National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Montana • Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption of Montana Medical Marijuana Program, New Rule I - III Nebraska N/A N/A Nevada Medical Marijuana Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act Applications not publicly available. Medical marijuana establishments with final certificates as of March 21, 2016: • Clark County: 5 laboratories; 26 cultivation facilities; 11 production facilities; 19 dispensaries • Nye County: 3 cultivation facilities; 1 dispensary • Washoe County: 2 laboratories; 9 cultivation facilities; 7 production facilities; 3 dispensaries • See the 2014 Medical Marijuana Establishment Application. Subscribe to the MM Listserv to be notified of upcoming application Laws: • NRS 453A – Medical Use of Marijuana • Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act • SB 344: Revises various provisions relating to the labeling, packaging and advertising of marijuana • SB 374: Revises provisions relating to the use of marijuana or industrial hemp • SB 487: Revises provisions relating to sales of marijuana and related products Regulations: • NAC 453A – Medical Use of Marijuana • NAC 453D – Adopted Temporary Rule, Use of Marijuana • Pesticide Use on Medical Marijuana • Adopted Emergency Rule, National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Nevada filing periods. • Click here to subscribe or unsubscribe. Provisional Certificates awarded in November 2014 – Scores and Rankings: • Cultivation Facilities • Dispensaries • Independent Testing Laboratories • Production Facilities Regulation To Implement Packaging and Labeling Provisions for The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act under NRS 453D New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Program Four Alternative Treatment Centers: • Prime Alternative Treatment Centers of NH, Inc., with a dispensary located in Merrimack. • Sanctuary ATC, with a dispensary located in Plymouth. • Temescal Wellness, Inc., with dispensaries located in Dover and Lebanon. Laws: • RSA 126-X Use of Cannabis for Therapeutic Purposes Regulations: • Administrative Rules – He-C 400 Therapeutic Cannabis Program • Adopted Rule, Alternative Treatment Centers, He-C 402.04, .05, .06 New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program Not accepting applications for Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs). Current ATCs: • Compassionate Care Laws: • NJ ST 24:6I-1, et seq. – New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) • NJ A457 National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations New Jersey Foundation, Inc. 100 Century Drive Egg Harbor Twp., NJ (609) 277-7547 • Greenleaf Compassion Center 395 Bloomfield Ave Montclair, NJ 07042 (973) 337-5670 • Garden State Dispensary (Formally Compassionate Care Centers of America Foundation, Inc.) 950 U.S. Highway 1 North Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (848) 999-2005 • Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center 2 Corporate Drive Cranbury, NJ 08512 (732) 703-7300 • Foundation Harmony Location Pending (201) 840-5800 • Compassionate Sciences, Inc. 111 Coolidge Avenue Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (856) 933-8700 • L. 2016, c. 53, An Act Concerning Medical Marijuana and Amending P.L.2009, c.307 Regulations: • Final Program Rules See also: • NJAC § 13:35-7A.1, et seq. – Board of Medical Examiners' Rules • NJAC § 13:45A-33.1, et seq. – Division of Consumer Affairs' Rules New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program The Licensed Non-Profit Producers (LNPP) application period is closed. Laws: • Lynn and Erin Compassionate National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations New Mexico New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is not accepting applications from businesses interested in producing and distributing medical cannabis. Medical Cannabis List of Licensed Nonprofit Producers Applications: • Medical Cannabis Patient Application • Medical Cannabis Caregiver Application • Medical Cannabis Personal Production Application Use Act Rules and Regulations: • NMAC 7.34.2 – Medical cannabis advisory board responsibilities and duties. • NMAC 7.34.3 – Medical cannabis registry identification cards. • NMAC 7.34.4 – Medical cannabis licensing requirements for producers, couriers, manufacturers and laboratories. A brief overview of participant responsibilities and protections are found in the Medical Cannabis Law Enforcement Fact Sheet. New York Medical Marijuana Program Medical Marijuana Program Applications: • Instructions, Forms, Completed Applications • Evaluation Process and Scores Registered Organizations: Licenses granted to 5 of 43 applications All Applications Laws: • AB 6357 (2014) – Signed into law 07/05/2014 • AB 7060 (2015) expedited access – Signed into law 11/11/2015 • NY PUB HEALTH §§ 3360, et seq. Regulations: • Title 10 Section 1004.1 – Practitioner Registration National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations New York • Title 10 Section 1004.2 - Practitioner Issuance of Certification North Carolina N/A N/A Laws: • HB 1220 – Hope 4 Haley and Friends • HB 766 – Amend CBD Oil Statute North Dakota North Dakota Compassionate Care Act N/A North Dakota Compassionate Care Act Laws: • SB 2344 Ohio HB 523 Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program N/A Laws: • HB 523 Regulations: • Medical Marijuana Dispensary Draft Rules • Rules for Medical Marijuana Control Program • Medical Board, Adopted Rule, Medical Marijuana o Definition of Terms o Certificate To Recommend Medical Marijuana o Standard of Care o Suspension and Revocation of National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Ohio Certificate To Recommend o Petition To Request Additional Qualifying Condition or Disease • Department of Aging, Adopted Rule, Database Reviews and Criminal Records Checks o Introduction and Definitions o Applicability o Reviewing Databases (Except for the Self- Employed) o Reviewing Databases (for the Self- Employed) o When To Check Criminal Records, Inform Applicants, Charge Fees, and Use Forms (Except for the Self-Employed) o When To Check Criminal Records, Pay Fees, and Use Forms (for the Self- Employed) o Conditional Hiring o Disqualifying Offenses o Hiring an Applicant, or Retaining an National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Ohio Employee, Who Has a Qualifying Offense on Criminal Record o Certifying or Entering Into a Provider Agreement With a Self-Employed Provider Who Has a Disqualifying Offense on His or Her Criminal Record o Records: Confidentiality and Retention o Immunity From Negligent Hiring, Certification or Provider Agreements o Staffing Requirements and Staff Qualifications (Rescission) o Staffing Requirements, Staff Qualifications and Background Checks Oklahoma N/A N/A Laws: • HB 2154 – Katie and Cayman's Law Oregon Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) Directory of Dispensaries Medical Marijuana: Oregon Administrative Rules 333-008 National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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Regulations: • Adopted Rule, Recreational Marijuana • 845-025-1060 - Fees (Temporary, Effective August 1, 2017) • 845-025-1335 - Marijuana Promotional Events (Temporary, Effective July 1, 2017) • 845-025-2070 - Pesticides, Fertilizers and Agricultural Products (Effective July 1, 2017) • 845-025-2500 - Registration to Produce Usable Marijuana for Patients (Repealed, Effective August 1, 2017) • 845-025-2510 - Licensed Producer and Patient Agreements (Repealed, National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Oregon Effective August 1, 2017) • 845-025-2520 - Termination of Producer and Patient Agreements (Repealed, Effective August 1, 2017) • 845-025-2530 - Adding or Replacing Patient A greements (Repealed, Effective August 1, 2017) • 845-025-2540- Grow Canopy Limitation for Pr oducers Registered to Produce Marijuana For Patients (Repea led, Effective August 1, 2017) • 845-025-2550 - Requirements of Producing an d Providing Marijuana for Pati ents (Repealed, Effective August 1, 2017) • 845-025-2560 - Cancellation of Registration; V iolations (Repealed, Effective August 1, 2017) • 845-005-3250 - Cannabinoid Edible Processor Requirements (Effective June 30, 2017) • 845-005-3255 - Alternating Proprietors (Effective June 30, 2017) • 845-025-5700 Licensee Testing Requirements (Temporary, National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Oregon Effective March 3, 2017) • Adopted Rule, Medical Marijuana Production • Transfer of Medical Marijuana Grower Inventory • Retail Sale of Marijuana for Medical Purposes • Transfer of Medical Marijuana Dispensary Inventory • Processing Marijuana for Medical Purposes • Transfer of Medical Marijuana Processing Site Inventory • Micro-Wholesaler License Privileges • Wholesaling Marijuana for Medical Purposes • Senate Bill 863 • Marijuana Labeling, Concentration Limits and Testing • Accreditation of Laboratories • Bulletin: Clarifying Coverage for Marijuana Items and Activities Pennsylvania FAQ Patients and Caregivers Physicians Dispensary Permit Application Grower/Processor Permit Application Grower/Processor Permittees and Signed into Law April 2016 – Act No. 16 Regulations: • Temporary Regulations - General Provisions • Growers / Processors National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Pennsylvania Facility Locations By Region: Southeast Region • Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania, LLC • Franklin Labs, LLC Northeast Region • Pennsylvania Medical Solutions, LLC • Standard Farms, LLC Southcentral Region • Ilera Healthcare, LLC • AES Compassionate Care, LLC Northcentral Region • Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC • GTI Pennsylvania, LLC Southwest Region • AGRiMED Industries of PA, LLC • PurePenn, LLC Northwest Region • Holistic Farms, LLC • Cresco Yeltrah, LLC Dispensary Permittees and Facility Locations By Region: Southeast Region Temporary Regulations • Dispensaries Temporary Regulations • Laboratories Temporary Regulations • Physicians and Practitioners Temporary Regulations • Medical Marijuana Program; Electronic Tracking System National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Pennsylvania • SMPB Retail, LLC • Franklin Bioscience-Penn, LLC • Chamounix Ventures, LLC • AES Compassionate Care, LLC • Ilera Healthcare, LLC • TerraVida Holistic Centers, LLC • PharmaCann Penn, LLC • Restore Integrative Wellness Center, LLC • Holistic Pharma, LLC Northeast Region • Mission Pennsylvania II, LLC • Columbia Care Pennsylvania, LLC • Justice Grown Pennsylvania, LLC • GuadCo, LLC Southcentral Region • Lebanon Wellness Center, LLC • Organic Remedies, Inc. • KW Ventures Holdings, LLC • Cansortium Pennsylvania, LLC National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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Slater Medical Marijuana Act Regulations: • 216-RICR-20-10-3 - Medical Marijuana Program • Medical Marijuana Program (230-RICR-800-05-1) • Rules and Regulations Related to the Medical Marijuana Program [R21-28.6-MMP] National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Rhode Island Application for Open Period in March 2010. Application modified in October 2010 when no qualified applicants found. Changes described here. Original 15 Applications were rejected. • Rules and Regulations for the Licensure and Discipline of Physicians [R5-37-MD/DO] • Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment [R23-4.11-MOLST] • Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Medical Examiner System • Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Immunization, Testing and Health Screening for Health Care Workers [R23- 17-HCW] • Rules and Regulations Related to the Medical Marijuana Program Administered by the Department of Business Regulation (230-RICR-80-05-1) South Carolina N/A N/A “Julian's Law” South Dakota N/A N/A Pending Bills: • SB171 • SB167 Tennessee N/A N/A SB 2531 (2014) Amended by SB 280 (2015) National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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Laws: • Compassionate Use Act (SB339) • Compassionate-Use/Low-THC Cannabis Program Regulations: • Compassionate Use Program Administrative Rules Utah Hemp Extract Registry N/A Laws: • Hemp Extract Registration Act Regulations: • Hemp Extract Registration Rules Vermont Vermont Marijuana Registry Four Dispensaries Licensed: • Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc. • Grassroots Vermont (GRVT), formerly Rutland County Organics (RCO) • Vermont Patients Alliance • Southern Vermont Wellness Dispensary application from open period ending September 2013. Laws: • Vermont Statute – Title 18: Health, Chapter 86: Therapeutic Use of Cannabis • Act 65: An act relating to expanding patient access to the Medical Marijuana Registry Regulations: • Rules Regulating Cannabis for Symptom Relief • S.16 (Act 65) National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry. State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Virginia N/A N/A Laws: • SB701 - Pending - Waiting on Governor's Signature • HB1445 • SB 1027 Cannabidiol Oil and THC-A Oil; Permitting of Pharmaceutical Processors To Manufacture and Provide Regulations: • Adopted Emergency Rule, Regulations Governing Pharmaceutical Processors Washington Medical Marijuana Recreational Marijuana Retail Marijuana Licensing Marijuana License Applications BLS – Marijuana Licenses Frequently Requested Lists – "Marijuana License Applicants" Laws: Product compliance, database, consultant, scheduling and patient access • 2SSB 5052 – Cannabis Patient Protection Act • Chapter 69.51A RCW – Medical Cannabis • Chapter 69.50 RCW – Uniform Controlled Substances Act • Initiative 692 – Medical Use of Marijuana Act Information Summary: Patient Access to Medical Marijuana in Washington State Growing, producing/processing and retail stores National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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State General Info Applicants and Registered Organizations Laws and Regulations Washington • I-502 – Marijuana Retail Stores • Chapter 314-55 WAC – Marijuana Licenses, Application Process, Requirements and Reporting • Adopted Emergency Rule, Testing • Adopted Emergency Rule, Marijuana and Marijuana Products • Industrial Hemp Seed Certification, Adopted Rule Language WAC 16-302 • Industrial Hemp Seed Certification, Adopted Rule Language WAC 16-303 • Industrial Hemp Research Program • HB 1250 – Marijuana Retail Outlets – Free Lockable Drug Boxes • Substitute Senate Bill 5131, Chapter 317 • Adopted Rule, Retail Liquor Licenses Taxes • HB 2136 – Marijuana Tax Reform • Temporary sales and use tax exemptions for medical marijuana from National Survey on Marijuana Laws and Regulations Copyright © 2017 Fox Rothschild LLP | Attorney Advertising Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. 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