Regulations

Curio Wellness in Maryland was fined $26,000 after employees were caught on video putting cannabis products in a dumpster, retrieving them, and then selling them.

Ohio is reducing the registration fee for medical cannabis patients to just one cent, with plans to eliminate the fee entirely, aiming to provide immediate financial relief while enhancing program accessibility.

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.

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.

The owner of two Humboldt County cannabis cultivators has agreed to a $750,000 settlement for environmental violations, promising to pay fines to state agencies and undertake restorative measures as part of the court-approved agreement.

A recent study published in JAMA has concluded that blood THC levels do not correlate with driving behavior, highlighting the need for more nuanced impairment regulations.

Ohio has released draft rules for its newly approved adult-use cannabis industry, seeking public feedback on regulations including application costs, a lottery-based licensing system, and specific provisions for medical cannabis retailers and vertically integrated companies.

Connecticut liquor stores are exploiting a legal loophole to sell THC-infused seltzers, circumventing state cannabis laws by adjusting serving sizes to meet THC content limits for non-licensed sales.

Delaware’s House of Representatives passed a bill to expand medical cannabis access, allowing self-certification for those 65 or older and removing condition-based eligibility. The bill now moves to the state Senate.

The Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon is urging lawmakers to extend a moratorium on new cannabis company licenses, initially set to expire in April, to address the oversupply and market competition issues in Oregon’s cannabis industry.

Maine lawmakers are considering a bill to legalize cannabis social clubs and on-site consumption at dispensaries. Those arguing against the bill have cited concerns about “poor air quality” in cannabis clubs and increased risk of impaired drivers.

New York cannabis regulators are considering new regulations for adults to grow cannabis at home and for licensed retailers to sell starter plants, allowing up to 12 plants per residence and increasing personal possession limits.

New Mexico lawmakers are proposing a comprehensive bill to refine cannabis laws by targeting the illicit market, enhancing regulatory powers, revising licensing rules, and implementing new rules on advertising and packaging, such as a ban on cartoon imagery and a requirement for brands to use opaque packaging.

Minnesota’s new recreational cannabis law has led to a regulatory gap in overseeing high-potency raw hemp flower, prompting a summit to address this loophole and seek clarity on enforcement responsibilities between state regulators and law enforcement.