Mia L. Garcia Shares Cannabis Legal Updates with Northeast Ohio Municipal Judges Association

Partner Mia L. Garcia recently shared key cannabis industry legal updates in her presentation, “From Possession to Policy: Evolving Trends in Cannabis Law,” for the Northeast Ohio Municipal Judges Association.

In her presentation, Mia discussed:

• Constitutional considerations for search and seizure related to an odor of marijuana as demonstrated by Supreme Court cases in Ohio and other states.
• Comparisons between Issue 2 (Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana legalization measure) and Senate Bill 56 regarding possession, transportation, and public use of marijuana.
• The status of hemp-derived consumables, including drinkable cannabinoid products, in Ohio and throughout the nation.

With a focus on complex regulatory frameworks, Mia advises clients on navigating the nuances of cannabis regulation, licensing, and operational issues. She represents operators in the medical and adult-use cannabis markets and in the hemp industry, supporting license acquisition, regulatory dispute resolution, zoning and municipal law, and mergers and acquisitions.