Regulations

A months-long disagreement between prominent state Democrats over cannabis legalization details has come to an end, reports indicate, and cannabis legalization legislation may move forward in New Jersey.

A Vermont bill to regulate retail cannabis in the state has made its way out of the first committee of the season and is expected to reach the floor of the state Senate.

Due to new laws in Michigan after voters approved adult-use cannabis legalization last year, medical cannabis registration and renewal fees are expected to fall and there will be a decrease in the excise tax rate.

Issues with supply, packaging, and taxation will keep the vast majority of cannabis sales in the illicit market this coming year.

During the duration of the temporary heavy metals testing suspension, producers using the Washington Department of Health compliance logo will be required to label the product to say it has not been tested for heavy metals.

The director of Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board has suggested regulators might allow growers to sell directly to consumers to help alleviate oversupply and the overly competitive marketplace.

Lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 286 in an effort to reduce taxes and decrease the cost of legal cannabis products.

Both an “abject prohibitionist” and a former government employee who has criticized social consumption lounges have been appointed to the Board, ousting at least one cannabis advocate.

Confirmation hearings for Washington state regulators are being kept private despite industry calls for them to become public and open to comment during the confirmation.

“Host community agreements” between cannabis companies and municipalities exceed state laws limiting the amount allowed to be paid to local governments.

Regulators have officially approved statewide cannabis delivery — even in places where retail sales and operations are banned.

The proposal would allow adults to cultivate up to six cannabis plants in the privacy of their own homes.

Florida’s new governor said he intends to stop the state’s ban on cannabis smoking and to help implement the law that people voted for.

Legal protection that was afforded for much of fall 2018 has ended after a judge dismissed the final cannabis licensing lawsuit against the state.

Dozens of New Jersey townships are establishing preemptive bans on the adult-use cannabis industry as state lawmakers are expected to legalize sometime this year.

The unofficial list contains 60 cities — but regulators expect more as the licensing and regulation process continues.

New Jersey Bill S10 has missed previous deadlines due to political wrangling. Now, further delays are expected as debate over the adult-use legislation expected in the coming session begins to heat up.

The proposed rules would establish standards for the production, packaging, and distribution of edible and topical cannabis products, which are not yet legal in the country.

Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board has voted 3-2 in favor of allowing on-site cannabis consumption at licensed dispensaries.

Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food has reportedly received 164 applications for the position of “cannabis czar,” who will head cannabis regulations in the state.