Tressler is proud to announce the latest publication by aviation attorney Timothy M. Ravich in the ACRP Legal Research Digest 49, titled “Legal Impacts to Airports from State Legalization of Cannabis ( August 2025).” This publication is sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) managed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Forward from the Publication in ACRP Legal Research Digest 49:
The federal government classifies cannabis as an illegal Schedule I substance, which the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency categorizes as having “no currently accepted medical use.” However, many states have legalized cannabis, some for just medical use and some for both medical and recreational adult-use. The difference between the federal government classification and state’s legalization of cannabis requires a balance for airports located in states where cannabis has been legalized. This digest will be helpful for airports to understand the impacts of state’s legalization of cannabis on their environment, including employment.

To download your complimentary copy of this publication, please visit nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/29135/legal-impacts-to-airports-from-state-legalization-of-cannabis.

Contributors:

• Timothy M. Ravich, J.D. (Principal Investigator), Senior Counsel at Tressler LLP
• Erin N. Bass, Dentons LLP
• Eric P. Berlin, Dentons LLP
• Joanne Caceres, Dentons LLP
• Amy Rubenstein, Dentons LLP
• Chris Fernando, Radial Vector Consulting
• Jordan Christensen,  ACRP Senior Program Officer

Questions? We’re here to help!
Contact Timothy Ravich at TRavich@tresslerllp.com.

About Timothy M. Ravich

Timothy M. Ravich concentrates his practice in the areas of aviation, product, and general civil litigation. Recognized as one of only 50 lawyers qualified as a Board-Certified Expert in the area of aviation law, Tim focuses on traditional areas of aviation litigation, including product liability and airline defense, and pioneering areas such as unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and advanced air mobility. Click here to read Tim’s full attorney biography.

About the Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is on the leading edge of a new frontier in commercial space transportation, building the next generation (NextGen) of satellite-based navigation systems, and fostering the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems into our airspace. You can only dream of what the next 50 years of American ingenuity will look like, but FAA employees will be working to ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in aerospace safety, innovation, and advancements that continue to push the limits of science and technology. Click here to learn more.

About the Airport Cooperative Research Program

ACRP was established by an act of Congress in 2005 to serve as a valuable platform for industry practitioners to contribute to and engage with cutting-edge research that has real-world impacts at airports. ACRP is sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and managed by the Transportation Research Board whose mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation through research. Click here to learn more.

About the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Their work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine. Click here to learn more.