Recent data from the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association and collaboration with Vicente LLP reveal an encouraging trend in the United States’ evolving cannabis industry. Around 26% of federally recognized Indigenous communities in the continental U.S. are engaged in marijuana or hemp programs. These cannabis ventures are not just about regulatory
Earlier this month, a Minnesota district judge handed down a ruling that shows the fragile intersection of state cannabis regulations and tribal sovereignty. Todd Thompson, a White Earth citizen, faces felony marijuana charges despite operating on tribal land and under the belief that his actions were protected by sovereign rights.
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In the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, Native American tribes in the United States have emerged as significant players. Over the past year, Native American cannabis businesses have experienced substantial growth, asserting their sovereignty and tapping into the emerging market. According to a recent report by MJBizDaily, authored by
The 2018 Farm Bill, heralded as a much-needed relief for the agricultural sector struggling with the limitations of a changing market, inadvertently initiated a more intricate and contentious debate about the regulation of hemp and its derivatives. While this legal shift presented significant opportunities for the cultivation and commercialization of
The recent signing of bipartisan legislation in Michigan, SB 179 and SB 180, marks a significant step forward for the state’s cannabis industry. This new legislation allows for business partnerships between Native American tribes and state-licensed companies, breaking down previous legal barriers that prevented trade between the two entities. Since
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to six companies selling products containing delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid from the Cannabis sativa plant. The agencies expressed concern that these edible products could be easily confused by children for regular food items.
Medical marijuana has become a common treatment option for people suffering from chronic pain and related conditions. While marijuana remains illegal on the federal level, many states have legalized medical marijuana, provided those using it meet specific criteria. In New York, medical marijuana is used on an extensive scale. Read
