Marijuana Is[n’t] Legal: Practical Impacts of the Federal-State Contradiction. They will explore Federal and State regulatory and legal tensions, the threat of enforcement, and the disproportionate impact resulting from the federal government's failure to clarify the legal status of marijuana. The panel will also address compliance and commercialization challenges created by inconsistent regulations, and practical steps businesses can take now. To ground the discussion with a State-specific example, the panel will highlight the November 3, 2020 ballot referendum for adult-use marijuana legalization in New Jersey.

It is not only the next stride in advancing cannabis normalization, but the pioneer for a new, informed scientific revolution that reflects the resources and values of the current societal atmosphere. This model focuses not on the conventional Indica/Sativa binary we function on today, but instead dives deep into chemotypes to determine effect. They will discuss their monumental efforts to bring forth increased education, product knowledge, and business training programs for those who wish to elevate their organization and presence in this competitive, flourishing industry.