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Thomas Howard

Thomas Howard

A seasoned commercial lawyer and the Managing Director of Collateral Base. With over 15 years of experience, Tom specializes in the cannabis industry, helping businesses navigate complex regulations, secure licenses, and obtain capital. He has successfully assisted clients in multiple states and is a Certified Ganjier. Tom also runs the popular YouTube channel "Cannabis Legalization News," providing insights and updates on cannabis laws and industry trends.

Massachusetts Cannabis License

How to Apply for a Massachusetts Cannabis License | MASSACHUSETTS CULTIVATION LICENSE APPLICATION

How to apply for a Massachusetts Cannabis License  Applying for a Massachusetts Cannabis License is the first step any cannabis entrepreneur that resides in the bay state should take care of. Lawmakers passed recreational cannabis legislation in July of 2017.   The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is responsible for promulgating regulations relating to marijuana, processing business […]

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Nanotechnology in cannabis

Nanotechnology in cannabis: What’s the benefit?

Nanotechnology in cannabis is one of the new trends in the industry: The last few years have been good for cannabis. With more states legalizing the plant, the public starting to –widely- accept the use of cannabis products, and the profits from the industry reaching an all-time high, it’s no wonder other industries would want

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USDA Final Rule

USDA Final Rule on Hemp

USDA Final Rule on Hemp – Total THC – Delta 8 & Remediation USDA Final Rule on Hemp was finally released on January 15, 2021 based on the previous set of USDA hemp regulations that drew public comments from almost 6,000 people. USDA Final Rule on Hemp will be effective on March 22, and is

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Michigan Dispensary License

How to get a Michigan Dispensary License

How to get a Michigan Dispensary License  A Michigan Dispensary License is a legal document that allows its holder to possess, store, test, sell, transfer purchase or transport marijuana to or from a marijuana establishment, whose primary aim would be to sell marijuana products to individuals that are 21 years old or older. In that

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new york small business cooperative license

New York Small Business Cooperative License

New York may become the sixteenth state to legalize marijuana, as Gov. Cuomo renewed his vow to legalize marijuana in 2021. And considering the positive implications that this multi-millionaire industry may bring to the state’s economy, along with the legalization of weed in the neighboring state, New Jersey, this time the proposal might be able

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new york cannabis distributor license

New York Cannabis Distributor License | MAY 2022 UPDATE

  New York Cannabis Distributor License Updated in May 2022 New York has become officially one of the states that have legalized the adult-use marijuana business industry. While there are still many advances toward the full business deployment in the state, we’ll touch on some points of the New York Cannabis Distributor License New York

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New York's Adult-Use Processor License

New York’s Adult-Use Processor License

New York’s Adult-Use Processor License The adult-use cannabis processor license is one of the several licenses added in the proposed new cannabis legislation coming to New York.  The proposed “Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act” contains provisions for several different adult-use licenses. If you want to read about how to apply for one of these licenses,

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