cannabis regulatory update

As the formal review process for rescheduling cannabis unfolds, industry players are closely watching its potential to transform the sector. With the DEA hearing delayed until early 2025 and a possible Trump presidency adding uncertainty, cannabis businesses are preparing for what rescheduling to...

Rhode Island Regulators Could Ease Weed Packaging Rules Cannabis regulators in Rhode Island are seeking to amend marijuana product packaging rules to make them less strict. An 18-member Cannabis Advisory Board recommended the state Cannabis Control Commission last month should allow cannabis brands...

Iowa beverage manufacturers are embroiled in a legal battle with the state over a new law that restricts THC levels in adult beverages. The companies claim the state knowingly approved 12-ounce cans with up to 10 servings of THC each, contradicting the new law's limits. Local media reported ten...

Medical Cannabis Reform In North Carolina Stalls Despite GOP Senate's Approval The GOP-dominated North Carolina Senate passed legislation to legalize medical marijuana while imposing stringent controls on hemp-derived products. However, members of the state's General Assembly have not taken up the...

Delaware’s Fast-Track Marijuana Bill Heads To Governor Members of the Delaware Senate approved a measure to kick off recreational cannabis sales in medical marijuana dispensaries that are already operating. The measure previously advanced through the Delaware House of Representatives and now...

Job Corps Further Updates Stance On Cannabis Senate lawmakers are pushing to further amend the drug screening protocol announced by Job Corps, a drug-free and alcohol-free job-training program federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Proposed by Sens. Chris Murphy (D-CT...

UK CBD Co. Shares On Pause As Two Execs Tried To ‘Defraud' It The UK-based Chill Brands Group PLC (LON: CHLL) opted to suspend the trading of its shares on the London Stock Exchange as its board members and executives are not on the same page, reported Hemp Today. According to the company's Monday...

New Hampshire's MMJ Program Could Expand Soon If Gov. Sununu Approves As New Hampshire lawmakers are getting ready to cast their final votes on a measure that would allow for cannabis legalization to take place statewide in 2026 and make marijuana for adults legal and regulated, a separate measure...

48 New Cannabis Winners In Missouri’s Second Lottery Round Missouri's second round of the cannabis licensing lottery elected 48 applicants to obtain cannabis microbusiness permits, out of 2,000 applicants who applied between April 15-29. This was the second random lottery drawing out of...

Senators Fight For Cannabis Industry Access To Federal Small Business Administration Financing A group of Democratic Senators is urging the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to level the playing field for the state-legal marijuana industry by adding to the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Services and...

Vermont Psychedelics And Harm Reduction Legislation Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed a bill to create a task force for psychedelic-assisted therapy. This group will review research on psilocybin and MDMA, advising on their therapeutic regulation. However, Scott vetoed a measure to establish a...

California: Senate Pass Bill Removing Cannabis Employment Protections For Certain Law Enforcement Positions  The state Senate passed a bill scaling down current employment protections for people who consume cannabis legally while off work. The measure that was approved...

Louisiana: Bill Killing Recreational THC Products Approved In House Committee  Louisiana House committee passed a measure last week sponsored by Sen. Thomas Pressly (R) that would eliminate non-medicinal products containing THC. House’s Administration of Criminal Justice...

Alaska: House Sends Cannabis Tax Measure To Senate  The Alaska House of Representatives voted Friday in favor of House Bill 119 – a cannabis tax measure, reported Alaska Beacon. The measure was approved in a 36-3 vote.  If the bill passes the Senate and gets...

Vermont Gov. Scott To Weigh On Drug Safe Consumption Site Bill And More Vermont’s House of Representatives recently gave a green light to a measure that would set up a psychedelic-assisted therapy working group. Its eight members would be tasked with providing recommendations on regulation of...