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 Executive Order from President Trump, to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Managed Substances Act, and a couple of) current Congressional legislation to redefine “hemp”, efficient this November.
Please be part of us this Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST!
Be at liberty to submit questions prematurely on the registration hyperlink above, or you’ll be able to sort them in through the dialog.
Federal hashish coverage evaluation
The influence 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, as a result of removing of a punitive tax code part, IRC Section 280E. The Government Order additionally makes an attempt to clear a federal pathway for full-spectrum CBD merchandise, and to take away boundaries to scientific analysis. The hashish business may additionally notice collateral results from rescheduling, similar to larger choices with service suppliers, or the willingness of state-level regulators to calm down laws.
The influence of the prohibition on intoxicating hemp merchandise additionally portends vital modifications. Most intoxicating hemp merchandise which are presently available on the market won’t survive the brand new legislation. Massive 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 will likely 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 setting will evolve quickly in 2026. This may profit sure operators and impair others.
This webinar will supply 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 take into account their choices and put together for pending modifications.
Date: January 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST
Format: Dwell interactive webinar with Q&A
Whether or not you’re a hashish enterprise operator, an investor, a service supplier or a regulator, this webinar needs to be useful. We’ll sit up for seeing you tomorrow!
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