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Thu / Feb 22nd
Kentucky has partnered with Metrc for its first track-and-trace contract in the medical cannabis program, aiming to ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard patient health as the state prepares for the program’s launch.
Thu / Feb 22nd
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has approved a ballot initiative to enhance medical cannabis access, which includes a provision for the future legalization of adult-use cannabis contingent on federal decriminalization, aiming for a spot on the 2024 ballot.
Wed / Feb 21st
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is proposing tax relief for cannabis operators by decoupling state and federal taxes, aiming to alleviate the financial burden imposed by IRS code 280E on the industry, with potential savings estimated in the millions.
Wed / Feb 21st
A Maryland-based cannabis grower is suing Smithfield police for allegedly lying about the legality of his operation and destroying seized cannabis that could have demonstrated its lawfulness, amidst claims of justice mishandling and evidence suppression.
Tue / Feb 20th
California officials auctioned off personal property from unlicensed and tax-delinquent cannabis dispensaries, marking a new strategy in the state’s efforts to regulate the cannabis industry and recover unpaid taxes, amid broader enforcement actions against the illicit market.
Tue / Feb 20th
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is urging state legislators to approve a proposal that would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to also cater to adult-use customers, following voter approval of adult-use cannabis but without the implementation of a market.
Mon / Feb 19th
New York cannabis regulators approved rules allowing adults to grow cannabis at home and issued 109 new cannabis licenses, with a 60-day public comment period set before the rules take effect, aiming to expand legal access and address challenges in the state’s cannabis market rollout.
Mon / Feb 19th
Virginia’s legislative chambers are advancing separate proposals to begin regulated adult-use cannabis sales by next year.
Mon / Feb 19th
The New Mexico Senate unanimously approved a non-binding resolution urging the Department of Health to explore the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms, highlighting bipartisan support and referencing research on its potential to treat depression and addiction.
Fri / Feb 16th
The Florida Senate has unanimously passed a bill to ban delta-8 THC products and impose strict regulations on the hemp industry, including THC caps and restrictions on products appealing to children.
Fri / Feb 16th
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a bill legalizing medical cannabis for conditions like cancer and PTSD, with the program expected to start in six months and targeting those affected by the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Thu / Feb 15th
A federal lawsuit in Georgia accuses cannabis brands STIIIZY and Cookies, among others, of racketeering by selling marijuana as legal hemp products, seeking $150 million in damages for misleading consumers.
Thu / Feb 15th
As Thailand contemplates retracting its landmark cannabis decriminalization reforms, industry insiders prepare to launch lawsuits to safeguard their businesses amidst legislative attempts to restrict recreational use and pivot towards medical applications only.
Thu / Feb 15th
South Carolina’s Senate has passed a bill to allow medical cannabis for certain serious illnesses, mirroring a conservative approach that emphasizes tight regulation over production and dispensing, and setting a clear distinction from broader adult-use legalization.
Wed / Feb 14th
The U.S. Virgin Islands Cannabis Board voted on Tuesday to approve long-awaited rules and regulations for the territory’s adult-use cannabis industry, which was approved by lawmakers last January.
Wed / Feb 14th
Idaho lawmakers could strengthen the state’s already tenacious prohibition on cannabis under a new proposal that would establish a mandatory $420 fine for low-level cannabis possession cases.
Tue / Feb 13th
A new draft bill in California proposes significant regulatory changes for the cannabis industry, including placing hemp products under the regulatory control of cannabis regulators, restrictions on hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids, as well as hemp food and beverage standards.
Tue / Feb 13th
A California lawyer, Jeffrey Jensen, is challenging Maryland’s cannabis social equity program, arguing that its state residency requirement is unconstitutional, potentially impacting licensing processes similar to previous cases in other states.
Tue / Feb 13th
The U.S. Navy has updated its recruitment policy to no longer disqualify recruits who test positive for THC at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois, aiming to adapt to the increasing prevalence and legal accessibility of cannabis.
Mon / Feb 12th
The mayor of Winnebago, Minnesota, and his son were arrested for growing illegal quantities of cannabis in commercial-grade greenhouses, in violation of the state’s limits on home growing.
Mon / Feb 12th
Massachusetts lawmakers have moved forward a proposal to legalize medical, therapeutic, and spiritual use of psilocybin, with a focus on supervised sessions and an inclusive licensing framework for facilitators.
Fri / Feb 9th
Idaho legislators are considering a bill to ban advertising for illegal products, inspired by billboards promoting out-of-state cannabis, aiming to impose misdemeanor charges for such advertisements.
Fri / Feb 9th
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for the legalization of adult-use cannabis, highlighting potential revenue losses to neighboring states with legal cannabis and proposing a 20% tax to generate significant tax revenues in his budget proposal.
Thu / Feb 8th
The European Commission has partially approved the ‘European Cannabis Initiative,’ aimed at improving EU medical cannabis access and research, while rejecting a proposal for a trans-European assembly on cannabis policy.
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