Washington, DC Cannabis Lawyer

Cannabis is one of the most heavily regulated industries a small business can walk into, and the rules in the District keep changing. Operating without current legal advice puts both your license and your money at risk.​

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The Law Office of Jacobie K. Whitley PLLC advises cannabis businesses in Washington, DC on licensing, compliance, and the corporate work underneath both.​

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Services

License applications and renewals. Compliance reviews and audits. Entity structuring and ownership agreements. Responses to regulatory notices and enforcement actions. Commercial leases for cannabis use. Vendor, supply, and distribution agreements. Advertising and packaging review. Transfers of ownership interest.​

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How DC Regulates Cannabis

The District's cannabis rules have changed a great deal in recent years, including the move of formerly unlicensed operators into the regulated market and oversight by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. What applied last year may not apply now. Staying compliant is ongoing work.​

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Banking, Leases, and the Federal Problem

Cannabis is still a controlled substance under federal law, which complicates banking, real property, and contracting. These problems have solutions, but they are much easier to handle before a deal is underway. Call 202-499-2403 or book an initial consultation.