Legislation and Regulation: Page 101

Panama Legalizes Medical Cannabis

The national assembly unanimously approved legislation Aug. 30 to legalize and regulate the medical use of the drug.

New York Governor Nominates Cannabis Regulatory Heads; Senate Confirms

Former Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright and former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Christopher Alexander will steer the state’s adult-use industry.

Proposed Cannabis Regulations in Michigan Would Create New License Types, Reduce Licensing Fees

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency is accepting public comment on the rules through Sept. 27.

First Set of Adult-Use Cannabis Rules Approved in New Jersey

The CRC can now issue licenses for cannabis retailers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, cultivators and delivery services.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Calls Special Session to Make ‘Long Overdue’ Decisions For Cannabis Program

The new governor will nominate Cannabis Control Board appointees when the state Legislature convenes at noon Sept. 1.

Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Does Not Want Medical Cannabis Regulated Under His Department

Agriculture and Commerce Secretary Andy Gipson is wary of a plan that would require the Department of Agriculture to license and oversee growers and processors.

Cannabis Consumption Lounges Set to Hit Nevada Next Year

Consumption lounges are on track to set up shop in the state by mid-next year due to a recent funding boost from the state’s Interim Finance Committee.

Ohio Ballot Board Certifies Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol's Initiative as Single Issue

The certification clears the way for CRMLA to begin collecting signatures.

Third Senate Committee Approves North Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill

The Senate Health Care Committee has joined the Judiciary and Finance Committees in passing the legislation, which could go to the Senate floor this week.

Delaware Lawmaker Will Reintroduce Cannabis Legalization Bill in January

An adult-use legalization bill stalled in the House earlier this year after debate over a social equity fund included in the legislation.

Kind Idaho Ramps Up Efforts to Place Medical Cannabis Legalization Initiative on State’s 2022 Ballot

The group has collected 5,000 of the 65,000 total signatures needed to get the issue before voters next year.

Illinois Legislation Would Bar Employers From Terminating Employees for Positive Cannabis Tests

H.B. 4116 would also prohibit employers from refusing to hire candidates based solely on a positive drug test for cannabis.

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