The Newsletter’s Aim

Weeding the News – a breakdown of cannabis news, important events, and top-notch accounting tips – aims to entertain and inform you as we watch the cannabis industry transform before us.

The information contained in Weeding the News issues is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as tax or legal advice.

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What’s on the Docket

Republican members of Congress are preemptively fighting a rescheduling of cannabis; California and Texas have bought themselves some time with proposed legislative changes that would be detrimental to the cannabis industry. A man found out the hard way that it’s unwise to bring in a duffel bag full of cannabis to a police station. We hear from a patient advocate on cannabis and mental health, and bring you a few more jobs.

Cannabis in Los Angeles and Beyond

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California’s cannabis is so strong that it has inspired many “entrepreneurs” to smuggle it into the U.K., selling it for premium prices in relation to its renowned quality. Read more on the New York Times.

A proposed tax hike on California cannabis has hit a snag as senators have recently approved a bill pausing the proposed hike. Read more on Marijuana Moment.

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act was reintroduced by Congress recently — which would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act — allowing states to legalize/cannabis markets without federal interference. Read more on mmjdaily.

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Nine (Republican) members of Congress have sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi asking her not to reschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). They claim a rescheduling would result in a tax break in the billions to multistate cannabis companies, as well as benefit Chinese Communist Party-connected cartels. Read more on Ganjapreneur.

In Texas, an all-encompassing ban on hemp/THC has had a minor stay of execution as the bill (Senate Bill 6) has stalled — for now. Read more on Marijuana Moment.

Also of note in Texas, vaporizers with hemp-derived cannabinoids such as THC or CBD are now banned in the state. Read more on MJBizDaily.

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In just its first month of selling recreational cannabis, Maryland’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner has reported they’ve done almost $7.4 million in sales. Read more on Delaware Business Now.

Massachusetts lawmakers have put forward two bills, aiding employment protections and augmenting the state’s medical cannabis program. Read more on Marijuana Moment.

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Abroad

Thanks to a public consultation on draft legislation (The Social and Health Committee of the National Council submitted the draft Cannabis Products Act for consultation), Switzerland has inched its way closer to legalizing cannabis. Read more on Leafie.

A new study out of the U.K. suggests that cannabis may be more effective at treating insomnia than more conventional methods. Read more of Leafie.

In Canada, Google will be running a pilot program permitting licensed cannabis retailers to run Google Ads. Read more on Ganjapreneur.

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Tax Strategies

Started as an LLC? Time to review your entity type for your cannabis business.

If you have a standalone cannabis licensed business, this may be a good time to review the tax attributes and know that you will move forward with the best choice after careful consideration. I want to do a “what if” discussion about converting your LLC to a C Corporation. Here are a variety of key attributes.

• The owners are sheltered from income tax liabilities of the business.
• If the business has losses, they are carried forward to the next year, which provides an offset to profits in the next year.
• The company does not have to have the owners on payroll.
• The company is easier to understand as a C corporation and may attract capital more easily.
• Payouts to owners may be taxed to the owners upon receipt, but the payouts can be timed as to when the payouts occur, year by year, as opposed to LLCs which are required to have income taxable in the year earned.

There are many ways to structure cannabis businesses with C corporations.

Contact us to set a time for us to help work you through “best options”.

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Upcoming Events

Representatives from Cannabis CPA Tax will be attending these events.
Say hi… we’d love to chat.

Nationwide Tax Forum

San Diego, CA., Sep. 16 – Sep. 18
While not specifically about cannabis, this is a great event if you are in the tax business and are looking at attracting more customers, bolstering your productivity, and achieving a better work-life balance.

MjBizCon 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 2-5
MJBizCon is the largest global B2B cannabis conference and trade show, offering four days of expert-led education, cutting-edge exhibits, and unparalleled networking. Tom Andersen will be moderating a panel discussion at this event.

Events Abroad

If your travels take you abroad, we recommend attending these events.

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The Situation Report

In Georgia, a man who was intending to bail his friend out of jail was instead himself locked up when the (allegedly) overwhelming smell of cannabis led to a search of his duffel bag. A felony amount of cannabis was discovered, as well as a firearm. Read more on News Channel 6 WJBF.com

After allegedly leading police on a short chase, a Louisiana man was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell meth and cannabis. Read more on KLFY.com

Abroad

Police in Lincolnshire, England, chased down a suspect, ultimately locating him in some rosebushes. The man had been suspected of growing cannabis. He ultimately received eight months in jail for his offenses. Read more on Lincolnshireworld.

A Vietnamese man residing in Australia is going to be deported, following his guilty plea regarding a cannabis operation that a magistrate compared to modern-day slavery. Read more on ABC News.

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Industry Insight

Shannon Howell, RBSW, social worker and patient advocate for the Health Authority of the State of Oregon in the area of Cannabis and Mental Health

“To advocate for others’ health & wellness is to stand at the forefront of medical innovation by directly engaging systems that serve communities & individuals: Addressing mental health in new ways and opening the frontiers of medical science, challenging the boundaries of what’s known, and bridging the gap of possibility to create a better, healthier, more equitable tomorrow. Advocacy today creates a healthier tomorrow.”

About Shannon Howell, RBSW

He is a licensed social worker and NASW-OR Southern District Representative who also teaches and coaches sports. With 20 years of advocacy experience, he serves on the Oregon Cannabis Commission’s Patient & Health Equity Subcommittee and has led a multi-state analysis to strengthen medical cannabis equity. His work spans supporting individuals with disabilities, securing service animals and medical funding, restoring parental rights in addiction treatment, advising on IDD programs, and collaborating on care plans for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and cancer patients.

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Jobs

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Job Title: Senior Social Media Strategist

Location: Miami Beach, FL

Salary: NA

Trulieve is a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S.

Requirements:

• Social media management, 4+ years of experience preferred in the cannabis industry
• Ability to travel for field visits (Florida and Georgia)
• Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or similar. Experience with Sprinklr/Hootsuite/HubSpot/Meltwater or similar, and have a proficiency with technology.

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, is offered with this position

Check out their reviews on Glassdoor.

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Job Title: Sr. Director, Operations and Supply Chain

Location: Sacramento, CA

Salary: $170,000.00 – $210,000.00

Connected Cannabis Co. is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-facility manufacturing industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on ERP experience
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence programs
• Ability to travel ~25% of the time — regular monthly travel, required

Benefits: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation time (flexible vacation policy for exempt positions), and stock options.

Check out their reviews on Glassdoor.

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Job Title: Regional Asset Protection Manager – Northeast

Location: Wakefield, MA

Salary: $95,000 – $100,000

Curaleaf Holdings is an international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of success driving security and asset protection strategies across multi-unit retail operations
• Wicklander-Zulawski certification with strong investigative expertise
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and manage multiple priorities at once
• In-depth knowledge of security systems, technologies, and compliance regulations
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs, stand/walk frequently, and work in confined spaces
• Comfort working in environments with dust, pollen, plant pathogens, loud noise, and required PPE

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field

Benefits: Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision), Generous PTO and Parental Leave, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Community Involvement Initiatives, Employee Referral Bonuses, and Product Discounts.

Check out their reviews on Glassdoor.

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award

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