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Minnesota Cannabis Licensing Opportunities in 2025

By Jason Tarasek
Dec 20, 2024

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced a new timeline for cannabis licensing in 2025. Applications for all license types will be accepted between February and March next year. This article breaks down Minnesota’s cannabis business licensing process, social equity licensing opportunities, and upcoming deadlines that applicants should look out for.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Releases Draft Social Consumption Establishment Regulations for Informal Public Comment

By David Ullian, Tim Callahan
Dec 19, 2024

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission released draft regulations for social consumption establishments this week and will hold an informal public comment period through January 23, 2025. Three license types are proposed, including one for current licensed cannabis businesses, one for new or existing non-cannabis businesses, and one for event organizers. Read this article for a breakdown of each license type and what comes next.

U.S. Virgin Islands Cannabis Business License Opportunities

By Colleen Mitchell
Dec 9, 2024

The U.S. Virgin Islands is anticipated to open a highly competitive, merit-based licensing process in early 2025. From understanding residency requirements and application deadlines to preparing essential documents like business plans and financial statements, those interested in securing a cannabis license in the Virgin Islands should be fully prepared to successfully navigate the upcoming application process when applications open. Read this Insights post for more information on application requirements for cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, testing facilities, adult-use lounge permits, cannabis use and temporary use permits, on-site consumption permits, and micro-cultivation permits.

Court Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act

By Charlie Alovisetti, Bridgette Nikisher
Dec 5, 2024

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Sherman Division) issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its January 1, 2025 filing deadline. While this injunction remains in effect, the federal government cannot enforce CTA disclosures or the January 1, 2025 filing deadline. Stay tuned - this is a preliminary decision.

Cannabis Presents Economic Opportunity for Tribal Nations

By Jason Tarasek
Dec 3, 2024

Cannabis is opening new doors of economic opportunity for Tribal nations across the country, from the Eastern Band of Cherokee in North Carolina to the White Earth Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota. In states where cannabis sales are not legal or where adult-use dispensaries have not yet opened, Tribal cannabis businesses may have a first-to-market advantage.