Marijuana is now legal for use medical and recreational in many states, and the cannabis businesses are thriving . This, combined with the legalization of hemp and its derivatives by part of the federal government, has led to a industry that is booming across the country.
The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC is here to guide businesses through the ever-changing marijuana and hemp regulations. This includes your business concerns in hemp and medical marijuana. We also handle criminal charges related to marijuana as a controlled substance. If you have questions about your specific case, call us today to schedule a consultation.
The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas PLLC has a team of cannabis business attorneys who are ready to guide you through any legal issues you may face. If you have questions about your specific case, call us today at (479) 316-3760 to schedule a consultation.
Legal Services We Offer for Marijuana and Hemp
The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC represents to individuals, small businesses, and corporations with. legal problems related to marijuana and derivative products, such as edibles and tinctures. This includes products containing CBD, D9 THC, D8 THC and others cannabinoids . We can offer a wide range of services because we have a solid legal team of cannabis business lawyers who have experience in he handling of these cases.
We can help you manage many types of legal issues related to cannabis, including:
- Company Formation
- Strategic Growth Plans for Cannabis Businesses
- Commercial Branding
- Banking
- Hemp and Hemp Businesses
- Regulatory Affairs Business Applications
- Licenses Commercials
- CBD
- Negotiation and Drafting of Cannabis Contracts and Leases
- Supplier Agreements
- Distribution and Supply Agreements for Growers and Distributors
- Labeling
- Medical Marijuana
- Formation and Operation of Marijuana Dispensaries
- Recreational Marijuana
- Delta 8 and Delta 9
Why Choose The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC
The cannabis business attorneys at The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC represent companies and individuals in all the stages of the cannabis industry, from growth until consumption. We advise clients in Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Maryland, Oklahoma, Oregon , Tennessee and Virginia. Because we have a wide range of knowledge on the cannabis industry in the United States, we can understand and quickly execute the services needed to support the growth strategies of our customers.
We’re Updated on the Latest Legal Developments
The cannabis industry is in constant change. Recreational marijuana for use medical and adult is now legal in many states. Although each of the 50 states has specific regulations, hemp derivative products are legal in all states thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. We work hard to keep up with all the regulations of cannabis commercial law and criminal law.We use that knowledge to protect your interests and help your business grow.
We Can Handle All Aspects of the Job
The attorneys at The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC can handle each stage of your case. After evaluating the situation , we create a team to provide you with legal advice and help you decide how to tackle the challenges. Once you decide what is the path right for you, our cannabis business attorneys, litigators, and defense attorneys will provide you with the resources you need.
What You Need to Know About the Industry
Legal affairs related to marijuana and hemp are complex. The decisions we help our clients make are often influenced by the technical terms used in the industry and the way in which the government treats these materials.
What Is Cannabis?
Cannabis is a genus of plants that includes both marijuana and hemp. Hemp plants, like marijuana plants, contain compounds chemicals called cannabinoids. The cannabis plant has more than 113 cannabinoids. Although marijuana and hemp are derived from the same plant, there is a difference drastic in the products due to the legal difference and the permitted plant potency .
Cannabis businesses are highly regulated. They must go through an in-depth approval process to obtain licenses to cultivate, distribute, transport and sell cannabis products . Consumers buy cannabis in dispensaries , which also have strict legal requirements about where and how they can operate. Due to these complexities, cannabis companies should always work in close collaboration with a legal advisor .
What Is Marijuana?
“Marijuana” is a term commonly used for a type of cannabis. The substance is best known as marijuana in criminal cases. Some other street names for marijuana include pot, weed, hash, dope, ganja, joint, chronic, 420, and dabs.
Marijuana can be smoked, eaten, or vaporized, as it occurs in a variety of forms . The effects of marijuana depend on the form consumed and the individual person. The most commonly consumed form of marijuana is the dried leaves and flowers (buds) that can be smoked in a joint or bong. However, marijuana is also consumed as hashish (dried plant resin often mixed with tobacco), hash oil (a highly potent liquid ), and concentrates (high THC extracts often used in dabs and edibles).
Marijuana is a Schedule I drug according to the federal government. However, many states they have legalized or decriminalized its possession and use for medical and recreational purposes. It is possible to face a federal criminal charge for marijuana in a state where drugs are legal . Even in the states where the plant has been legalized , there are many laws that must continue to be respected regarding the amount that can be grown and owned .
What Is Hemp?
Hemp, often called “ industrial hemp , ” is type of cannabis sativa plant cultivated for industrial or personal use. Hemp is defined as any part of the cannabis sativa plant with no more than 0.3% THC. It is used to make a wide range of products including consumables, textiles, and biofuels.
Hemp and its derivatives are legal in the United States in accordance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Its production is supervised by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which issues a guide to implement the programs necessary to create a framework regulatory consistent around hemp production. Since the Farm Bill was enacted, small hemp businesses have grown, developed and prospered.
While it is legal to grow hemp, farmers must obtain approval of production plans and a USDA license or through a program approved by the state. Hemp farmers must also comply with the guidelines for sampling and testing procedures. They must properly dispose of plants that do not comply with the requirements necessary according to their license. An experienced lawyer in hemp business can help with the process of starting and growing a hemp business in this industry .
What Is CBD ?
CBD (cannabidiol) is a substance found in cannabis. It does not contain the psychoactive ingredient Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It is usually sold as an oil, but it can also be produced in other forms, such as tinctures, topicals, vaporized liquid and capsules.
Hemp – derived CBD is legal at the federal level and in all the states. CBD derived from cannabis is still considered a Schedule I substance and is illegal according to federal laws.
Legal Advice for Cannabis Businesses
The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC is dedicated to providing the best representation for cannabis companies. We can assist with company formation , state licensing, maintaining compliance, real estate matters, transactional agreements, banking and financing, and more.
It is important that growers, processors, dispensaries and transporters ensure their business complies with federal regulations . Failure to comply with the requirements necessary can result in the rejection of applications to open and continue operations.
Marijuana Criminal Defense Representation: We Aggressively Protect Our Clients’ Rights
Not only do criminal defendants facing marijuana charges have rights that must be protected, but cannabis businesses need a legal professional to look out for their best interests. When you are contracting with other entities and engaging with the government, you need a cannabis attorney by your side for frequent consultation to help you avoid mistakes and achieve your goals. Our marijuana criminal defense attorneys at The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC know how to use the law to protect our clients.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a marijuana-related criminal offense, you should immediately contact an attorney who can guide you in your case. Prosecutors often try to make examples of drug users, even when the substance is as common as marijuana. You don’t have to accept the harshest penalties. There are many defenses to marijuana charges. An experienced attorney can help you develop a defense strategy to address the prosecution’s allegations. When you hire The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC, we will gather evidence to support your case and determine how to move forward effectively. Our goal is to keep your criminal record clean and help you stay out of jail.
Experienced Attorney and Trusted Legal Advice
The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, PLLC has a team of highly trained legal professionals knowledgeable in the laws of Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Maryland, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and Virginia. We don’t just tell our clients what to do. We collaborate with them to help them achieve their goals. Whether you are starting or growing a cannabis business or have another marijuana-related problem, we can help.
Call our cannabis and marijuana attorneys today at (479) 316-3760 to schedule a query.
The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas PLLC Is Here to Help Your Business Grow
Whether you are just getting into the cannabis industry or are growing an existing cannabis business, it is important to work with a cannabis business attorney who knows the complex laws in your state. Your lawyer can help you understand and meet your business’s legal requirements. When you contact The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas PLLC, our cannabis business lawyers will listen to your needs and develop strategies to help you achieve your goals.
Call our cannabis business attorneys today at (479) 439-4858 to schedule a consultation.
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