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Colorado SB 25-076: How Would This Bill Affect Colorado’s Cannabis and Natural Medicine Programs?

By Genevieve Meehan, Jerrico Perez
Mar 7, 2025

Have you heard about Colorado SB25-076—Intoxicating Substances & Social Equity Businesses? While state legislators introduced the bill with good intentions to protect public health and safety, some of the provisions could significantly impact businesses and consumers in the Colorado cannabis and natural medicine spaces. A public hearing on the bill will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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Corporate Transparency Act Update: FinCEN Suspends Enforcement

By Charles Alovisetti, Bridgette Nikisher
Mar 5, 2025

The Treasury Department recently suspended enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements meaning that businesses failing to submit or update their BOI reports by the March 21 deadline will not face fines, penalties, or enforcement actions. In this Insights post, we discuss the latest developments surrounding CTA enforcement, the Treasury’s plans to limit its scope, anticipated regulatory changes from FinCEN, and ongoing legislative and legal challenges that could reshape compliance obligations.

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South Carolina Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Legislative Update

By David M. Ullian
Mar 5, 2025

Cannabis-related legislation is once again on the move in South Carolina with the filing of a bill that would establish a regulated medical cannabis program and several bills that would officially regulate consumable products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids, including the increasingly popular beverages containing hemp-derived Delta-9 THC.

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Understanding ESG Requirements for Licensing Colorado Natural Medicine Businesses

By Juliana Todeschi, Joshua Kappel
Mar 4, 2025

Colorado’s Natural Medicine Division has finalized its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements for Natural Medicine Business licensing. These guidelines help applicants create plans that promote sustainability, social impact, and ethical governance. Notably, the rules emphasize honoring Indigenous communities and ensuring transparency in business operations.

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