Delaware Cannabis

In a strategic move aligning with Delaware's shift toward adult-use cannabis, multi-state cannabis operator MariMed Inc. (OTCQX:MRMD) has completed its acquisition of First State Compassion Center (FSCC), the state's leading cannabis operator. This deal, originally structured in a July 2023 Omnibus...

This week, Kentucky and Delaware held crucial licensing lotteries as part of their state cannabis programs, each paving a new path for regulated medical and recreational cannabis markets. On October 29, Kentucky awarded its first 26 medical cannabis licenses through a lottery organized by the...

Weeks before Gov. John Carney gave the green light to three cannabis-related measures, Delaware is set to kick off its recreational marijuana program earlier than expected, and will accept applications beginning August 19. As reported by Delaware Online, the application window, initially scheduled...

Delaware Governor John Carney gave the green light to three cannabis-related measures from Rep. Ed Osienski (D) and Sen. Trey Paradee (D) on Wednesday, reported Marijuana Moment. HB 408, amended to support social equity in the cannabis industry and approved by both chambers of the state legislature...

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...

Governor John Carney (D) signed HB 285 into law, expanding medical cannabis access in Delaware. The new legislation, effective immediately, allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis to any patient who might benefit, without the need for a state-specific qualifying condition. Additionally,...

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...

House-Approved Marijuana Banking Bill Advances In Delaware Senate A measure that advanced through Delaware House and seeks to put into effect a law under which banks doing business with licensed marijuana businesses would be protected got the green light at the state Senate committee this week. On...

New Jersey Debates Social Equity Cannabis Tax Allocation New Jersey is deliberating the allocation of its social equity cannabis tax funds as advocates call for more investments in business support, community development and legal assistance. The tax, aimed at addressing the impact of drug war,...

On Thursday, state regulators introduced House Bill 355 that would "provide legal protections for financial institutions and other entities that provide financial or accounting services to cannabis-related businesses that are licensed or registered under Delaware law."  The measure, sponsored by...

More Pot Shops Than McDonald's  In a significant shift over the past decade, a majority of Americans now reside in states where the recreational use of marijuana is legal. This change comes only twelve years after Colorado and Washington led the way in legalizing the plant for...

Delaware Invites Public Input On Marijuana Regulations Delaware's Office of the Marijuana Commissioner recently made publicly available a first batch of draft regulations for the recreational cannabis market slated to kick off in 2025, as reported by Marijuana Moment. Delaware embraced the green...

In a significant move, the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is reviewing the "prohibited conduct rule," known for targeting LGBTQ+ bars, to amend or repeal it. This step, driven by public and activist pushback, marks a push towards more inclusive and fair cannabis...

Washington State Seeks To Allocate Liquor And Cannabis Tax Revenue For Local Needs A new legislative push from state Sen. Keith Wagoner (R), aims to provide cities and counties in Washington state with more money to cover costs of affordable housing and public safety. The funds would come from the...