Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Chair Says Prohibition has Failed
Fri / Sep 8th
In his first public comments since being tabbed to chair the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, Steven Hoffman admitted that he… Read More
Regulations
Navigating the complex regulations surrounding legal cannabis businesses can be difficult. We strive to cover the policy news and changes in regulations affecting cannabis entrepreneurs on a daily basis, from city, to state, to national and international.
Advocates Claim Texas MMJ Law Dysfunctional and ‘Broken’
Tue / Sep 5th
Advocates in Texas say the state’s medical cannabis program may not serve any patients due to the limited product offerings… Read More
Massachusetts Treasurer Picks Legalization Opponent to Head Cannabis Control Commission
Fri / Sep 1st
Yet another cannabis legalization opponent has been named to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, as Steven Hoffman has been tabbed… Read More
California Gov. Appoints Three to Bureau of Cannabis Control
Fri / Aug 25th
California Gov. Jerry Brown has made three appointments to the state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control, including Melanie Ramil, the deputy… Read More
Michigan MMJ Regulators Seeking Individuals to Help Devise Rules
Wed / Aug 23rd
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is seeking individuals to make suggestions to the agency on potential rules… Read More
Los Angeles, California Cannabis Regulators Approved
Thu / Aug 17th
The former California coordinator for the Drug Policy Alliance has been tabbed to run the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis… Read More
Holyoke Mayor Vetoes City Council-Approved Moratorium on Adult-Use Cannabis
Tue / Aug 15th
Holyoke, Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse has vetoed a moratorium on the recreational cannabis industry approved by the City Council, according… Read More
Florida Medical Cannabis: Coming to a City Near You, But When?
Thu / Aug 10th
The Florida medical cannabis industry is growing by the day. As a result of Senate Bill 8-A, Medical Marijuana Treatment… Read More
Butte County, California Bans Adult-Use Cannabis Industry
Wed / Aug 9th
The Butte County, California Board of Supervisors has temporarily banned commercial cannabis operations, despite the support of the majority of… Read More
Ohio Legislative Committee Passes MMJ Rules
Tue / Aug 1st
The Ohio legislature’s Joint Committee on Agency Rule review has approved the rules for the state’s medical cannabis program one… Read More
Cannabis Business Regulations Introduced in Los Angeles
Fri / Jul 28th
As part of their efforts to prepare for California’s legal cannabis industry, Los Angeles officials have proposed banning “volatile cannabis… Read More
Breaking Down California’s Proposed Cannabis Manufacturing Rules
Wed / Jul 26th
With the passage of SB94 (Senate Bill 94 or MAUCRSA), California has merged the oversight of the 2015 Medical Cannabis… Read More
San Francisco Creates Office of Cannabis
Wed / Jul 26th
The new Office of Cannabis has been approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors who have already tasked the… Read More
Ohio Regulators Approved for Additional MMJ Program Funds
Tue / Jul 25th
The Ohio Department of Commerce and State Board of Pharmacy received the greenlight to spend another $6 million over the… Read More
San Francisco Officials Move to Ban New Dispensaries Until Rec. Rules Developed
Mon / Jul 24th
The San Francisco, California Planning Commission has passed a recommendation to ban the opening of new medical cannabis dispensaries for… Read More
Connecting With Customers Under California’s Strict Advertising Regulations
Mon / Jul 24th
Californians planning to run cannabis businesses under MAUCRSA should pay special attention to the new advertising regulations if they want… Read More
California Communities Create Cannabis Offices to Handle Recreational Rollout
Wed / Jul 19th
California communities have begun laying the groundwork for the rollout of the recreational cannabis industry as San Francisco and Sonoma… Read More
Canadian Premiers Want Extension for Cannabis Legalization Deadline
Wed / Jul 19th
Some Canadian premiers are seeking to delay the implementation of the federal legalization of cannabis due to concerns over health… Read More
Massachusetts Legislative Leaders Hopeful for Cannabis Tax Compromise
Thu / Jun 29th
In an interview with WGBH’s “Greater Boston,” Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo indicated that the House might be willing to… Read More
Massachusetts House & Senate Approve Conflicting Legalization Bills
Fri / Jun 23rd
Massachusetts’ two legislative bodies passed conflicting bills regarding adult-use cannabis this week. The House bill would overrule the wishes of… Read More
District Court Ruling Jeopardizes Nevada ‘Early Start’ Cannabis Plans
Thu / Jun 22nd
Carson City, Nevada District Judge James Wilson has issued a temporary injunction barring the state from issuing recreational cannabis licenses… Read More
Massachusetts House Speaker Pulls Rec. Bill for ‘Clean Up’
Fri / Jun 16th
Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo pulled the recreational cannabis bill from consideration yesterday, following pushback from advocates that the proposal… Read More
Massachusetts Lawmakers to Vote on Changes to Voter-Backed Cannabis Law
Wed / Jun 14th
Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday on a bill that would more than double the total tax on adult-use… Read More
Florida Lawmakers Pass MMJ Compromise, Lawsuit Likely Over No Smoking Provision
Mon / Jun 12th
Florida’s legislature has passed a medical cannabis compromise measure, increasing the number of dispensaries and opening up the program for… Read More