A hemp cultivator based in Cheshire has filed a federal lawsuit contending that Connecticut’s approach to awarding adult-use cannabis cultivation licenses is constitutionally flawed and discriminatory. BackgroundSince launching his hemp farm in 2018, following federal legalization of non-intoxicating hemp, farmer Brant Smith has sought the opportunity to transition into … [Read more...] about Hemp Farmer Initiates Federal Legal Action, Challenging Connecticut’s Cannabis Licensing Framework
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Empire Cannabis Clubs Sues New York State Over Raids, Civil Liberties
Empire Cannabis Clubs, operated by The Elfand Organization, has initiated legal action against the State of New York, challenging enforcement actions involving state raids and inspections of its unlicensed cannabis clubs. The lawsuit claims these operations violated constitutional protections and due process. Background Since 2021, following the passage of New York’s … [Read more...] about Empire Cannabis Clubs Sues New York State Over Raids, Civil Liberties
