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New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Bill To Let Marijuana Businesses Claim State Tax Deductions As Partial 280E Workaround

The New Jersey Assembly has approved a bill that would allow licensed marijuana businesses to deduct certain expenses on their state tax returns, a partial remedy as the industry continues to be blocked from making federal deductions under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E. The legislation from Assemblymember Annette Quijano (D) cleared the […]

Suspects try, but fail, to flush almost 19 kilograms of cannabis

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Washington Cannabis: Beware “Pay to Play” Arrangements

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“WSLCB”) published an industry update on October 25 detailing a recent increase in complaints by cannabis producers and processors of “pay to play” terms. Apparently, some cannabis producers and processors have been paying retailers to acquire shelf space for their cannabis products. These arrangements have become prominent enough […]

‘Unusual alliance’ of opponents jeopardizes Arkansas marijuana legalization measure

(This story is part of a series examining state ballot initiatives as well as key issues and races that voters will consider on Nov. 8.) A motley coalition of religious leaders, pro-Trump politicians and donors as well as progressive cannabis advocates is opposing a uniquely pro-law-enforcement legalization measure in Arkansas that would give existing medical […]

FDA eyes cannabis scheduling “flexibilities” (Newsletter: October 28, 2022)

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Teen cannabis use should not eclipse promise of medical marijuana, U.S. drug control policy director says

The director of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy wants to make it clear that teen use of cannabis shouldn’t deter politicians and researchers from exploring the drug’s medical potential. During a recorded interview with The Washington Post, Dr. Rahul Gupta spoke plainly about two of the most pressing issues with cannabis, namely […]

Germany moving to legalize marijuana will spark wildfires in Europe

Germany, Europe’s largest economy, plans to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana. On Wednesday, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented a plan to legalize marijuana to the federal cabinet. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the move would make Germany one of the first countries in Europe to legalize recreational marijuana. Currently, Malta is the only country in Europe […]

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