As more states legalize the use of cannabis
1, the
market value of the U.S. cannabis industry is projected to reach
$30 billion annually by 2025. Fifteen states currently allow the
recreational use of cannabis and 36 states allow for the use of
cannabis for medicinal purposes. In addition, there is increasing
pressure at the federal level to legalize cannabis for both
medicinal and recreational uses. In order to sustain this rapid
growth, ensuring consistent compliance with applicable
environmental, health and safety rules and regulations cannot be
underestimated.
As further discussed below, each stage of the cannabis
manufacturing process presents its own environmental, health and
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An Oregon state court has dismissed an industry challenge to
Oregon Governor Kate Brown s climate action executive order, EO
20-04, which set stricter goals for reductions in the state s
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and directed state agencies to
implement policies and rules to achieve those goals. The plaintiffs
sought to have EO 20-04 declared an unconstitutional infringement
on the powers of the legislature, but the court ruled the
plaintiffs lack standing because the agencies have existing
legislative authority to adopt GHG emission rules even without the