The legal landscape surrounding the Cannabis Sativa plant was forever changed in 1996 when California became the first state to legalize the sale of cannabis for medical purposes. Since then there has been a veritable explosion of enterprises in the cannabis space. In response, many states have implemented a wide variety of legal schemes to regulate the budding cannabis industry. 

While the imposition of state taxation and regulatory policies has undoubtedly been a positive endeavor, every state has employed different strategies in attempting to achieve these same goals. This has created a complex business environment where every operator must maintain compliance across a broad range of ever-changing legal landscapes.

At Ion Law, we understand that cannabis business owners, cannabis services companies, and all those operating within the space, require unique and creative legal solutions. Our team of lawyers and advisors have experience across several highly regulated markets. Our dynamic hands-on approach to representation means that we can pivot our strategies as new laws and issues inevitably arise. We stand at the ready to guide cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and service companies through any tribulations that may arise including state and local licensing and regulatory compliance; mergers and acquisitions; entity formation; real estate procurement, zoning, and land-use; capital raising and financing transactions; taxation (IRC 280E, as well as, all state and local issues); branding; employment; and payments and banking matters.