Webinar overview
This webinar will function Harris Sliwoski attorneys Jason Adelstone (Denver, CO) and Vince Sliwoski (Portland, OR). Jason and Vince will look at a pair of great developments for federal hashish legislation and coverage in 2026. These developments are: 1) final month’s Government Order from President Trump, to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Managed Substances Act, and a couple of) current Congressional laws to redefine “hemp”, efficient this November.
Please be a part of us this Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST!
Be happy to submit questions prematurely on the registration hyperlink above, or you possibly can kind them in in the course of the dialog.
Federal hashish coverage evaluation
The affect of marijuana rescheduling for state-licensed companies can’t be overstated. Many of those companies would pay much less tax with marijuana on Schedule III, because of the elimination of a punitive tax code part, IRC Part 280E. The Government Order additionally makes an attempt to clear a federal pathway for full-spectrum CBD merchandise, and to take away limitations to scientific analysis. The hashish business may additionally understand collateral results from rescheduling, comparable to larger choices with service suppliers, or the willingness of state-level regulators to calm down rules.
The affect of the prohibition on intoxicating hemp merchandise additionally portends vital modifications. Most intoxicating hemp merchandise which might be presently available on the market is not going to survive the brand new legislation. Giant questions stay, although, like whether or not the legislation will stand as written, what subsequent rulemaking will introduce, and whether or not all or any features of the legislation can be enforced.
Why this issues now
U.S. federal hashish legislation and coverage are at an inflection level. If marijuana is rescheduled and if the ban on intoxicating hemp merchandise “sticks”, the enterprise atmosphere will evolve quickly in 2026. This can profit sure operators and impair others.
This webinar will provide a sensible overview of what we are able to anticipate because the federal authorities places its plans into motion, and it ought to assist attendees think about their choices and put together for pending modifications.
Date: January 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. ESTFormat: Stay interactive webinar with Q&A
Whether or not you’re a hashish enterprise operator, an investor, a service supplier or a regulator, this webinar must be useful. We’ll look ahead to seeing you tomorrow!
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