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The Hot Debate Embroiling New York’s Potency Tax

On March 31, 2021, New York legalized adult-use cannabis with the passage of the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA). Perhaps the most controversial portion of the Act was Section 493(1)-(3), which established taxes on the potency of cannabis products sold by distributors to retailers. Many cannabis advocates condemn this tariff, arguing that it increases the […]

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New Jersey Market Grows, Regulators Make Licensing Progress

2023 has so far been a productive year for the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), the government body tasked with overseeing the state’s medical and adult use cannabis markets. The licensing process since New Jersey first launched its adult use cannabis market has been slow, but intentional and systematic. When the state first launched […]

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Registration Opens for 2023 Cannabis Quality Conference

May 4, 2022 – Registration for the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC), taking place October 16-18 at the Hilton Parsippany in New Jersey, is now open. The agenda will feature breakout sessions, keynotes and panel discussions that will help attendees better understand the cannabis markets in the region and provide insights on best practices and […]

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New Jersey Moves to Remove State’s 280E Tax Code

The New Jersey legislature recently approved legislation that would allow licensed cannabis businesses to deduct ordinary business expenses on their state tax return that they are prohibited from deducting on their federal tax return, and such legislation has been sent to Governor Phil Murphy to potentially sign into law. This relates to the universally dreaded […]

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Looking for Quality in Security: A Q&A with Superior Protection

In New Jersey’s legal cannabis market and other states with newly legalized cannabis, a new market for security agencies has emerged. The increased demand, much like other aspects of the industry, has created a gold rush mentality with plenty of new and old security agencies looking to earn the industry’s business. Kelly Conklin, founder and […]

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Adult Use Cannabis Begins in Compassionate Connecticut

On January 10, 2023, Connecticut joined those states in our union that have opened their doors to adult use cannabis sales. Seven dispensaries stepped through those doors and by January 31, Connecticut had recorded $5.1 million in adult use sales, plus an additional $8.2 million in medical sales for a total of $13.3 million. Like […]

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Cannabis Quality Conference Dates, Location Announced

Innovative Publishing Company, Inc., the publisher of Cannabis Industry Journal has announced the return of the Cannabis Quality Conference (CQC), taking place October 16-18, 2023 at the Hilton in Parsippany, New Jersey. Presented by Cannabis Industry Journal, the CQC is a business-to-business conference and expo where cannabis industry leaders and stakeholders meet to build the […]

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New Jersey’s Careful Approach to Cannabis: Part Two

Click here to read Part One where we examined the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part Two delves into all things taxes. A “Raft” of Taxes Like New York, New Jersey cannabis companies will be dealing with a raft of taxes: Federal Section 280E: Will It Apply in New Jersey? Well … […]

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New Jersey’s Careful Approach to Cannabis: Part One

This is Part One where we examine the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part Two will delve into all things taxes. Stay tuned for Part Two, coming next week! On the surface, New Jersey’s new adult use cannabis program is similar to the program of its larger neighbor across the Hudson. Like New […]

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Connecticut Launches Adult Use Sales

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection approved nine licenses for dispensaries to commence adult use sales on Tuesday, January 10. While nine were approved, just seven began adult use sales today. Connecticut also launched its “Clean Slate & Cannabis Erasure” website, as the state’s Clean Slate bill went into effect on January 1, effectively erasing […]

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