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Church of the Celestial Heart: America’s 4th Ayahuasca church recognized Sean is proud to report that another of his clients, the Church of the Celestial Heart, has been formally recognized by the US government, including the DEA, as America’s fourth fully recognized ayahuasca church. The Church, founded by Kai Karrel, is rooted in and inspired […]

Denver Finalizes Local NMHA Licensing Ordinance The Denver City Counsel recently passed, and Mayor Johnson signed, a new law creating regulations for NMHA businesses in Denver. The new law adopts the state of Colorado’s rules for natural medicine and establishes a city license for healing centers run by non-clinical facilitators (healing centers run by clinical […]

Early Issues with Colorado’s Psilocybin Licensing In January, Colorado’s state regulators began accepting applications for the regulated psilocybin program. Here are some recommendations from the state based on what they’ve received so far: Contact McAllister Law Office if you need help with your application or the required SOPs. We are offering affordable ways to complete […]

Happy, healthy & prosperous New Year to you all! Colorado Psilocybin Licensing Goes Live! Colorado’s state regulators have release applications for the Natural Medicine Health Act businesses. Specifically, DORA will license facilitators, see their website here. And DOR will license healing centers, cultivation, manufacturing, handlers, owners, and testing labs, see their website here. Sean will […]

As the psychedelic renaissance continues, legal landscapes globally are evolving rapidly. What was once a fringe area of medical research and therapy is now moving towards mainstream acceptance, driven by promising results in clinical trials and changing public perceptions. For practitioners, these shifts present both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. This blog post explores emerging […]

1. With Sean McAllister as one of their lawyers, The Church of The Eagle and The Condor is recognized as the third religious organization authorized to use ayahuasca in the United States.  In a career highlight, I was honored to one of five lawyers representing The Church of The Eagle and The Condor (“CEC”) in […]

In recent years, the interest in psychedelics for therapeutic purposes has surged, offering a promising frontier in both medical science and entrepreneurship. However, the burgeoning field of psychedelic businesses also presents a unique set of legal challenges. For start-ups in this industry, navigating the complex regulatory environment is not just about compliance, but also about […]

Sean McAllister discusses his work in the psychedelic field on a recent podcast

In response to a growing list of stakeholders asking about the use of THC and other cannabidiols from industrial hemp by licensed marijuana businesses, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (the “MED”) today issued an industry bulletin. Industrial hemp product is not permitted to be further processed or extracted before or after inclusion in a marijuana […]

Friends, On April 20, 2021, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock signed two bills that will have significant and lasting impacts on the local marijuana industry. Since early 2020 the Denver city council has planned to enact legislation creating a social equity program and marijuana delivery program that coincides with state regulations. Below, we discuss some the […]

Hemp-derived Delta 8-THC has recently received attention as a possible legal alternative to Delta 9-THC derived from regulated cannabis.  The hemp-derived Delta 8 issue has made headlines, from The New York Times to Hemp Industry Daily. Is it legal? It’s unclear at the federal level, and in some states, Delta-8-THC derived from hemp is illegal, […]

Last week, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division issued amendments to rules concerning marijuana contaminants. The new rules go into effect on May 1, 2021. The rules clarify when and how businesses may transfer marijuana prior to testing and procedures associated with testing harvest batches. McAllister Garfield attorneys have unparalleled experience in dealing with testing marijuana […]