Legislation and Regulation: Page 137

Vermont Lawmakers Send Legislation to Regulate Cannabis Sales to Governor, Illinois Gives Dispensary Applicants Another Shot at Licensing Lottery: Week in Review

The Vermont Senate approved a bill this week to legalize cannabis sales in the state, sending the proposal to Gov. Phil Scott.

Brach Eichler Poll Shows COVID-19 Has Impacted Views of New Jersey Voters on Legalizing Cannabis

Support remains strong for adult-use cannabis as ads start to hit the airwaves.

New Bill in Congress Would Allow Cannabis Businesses to Access Federal Disaster Relief Programs

The Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act would bar federal agencies from denying disaster relief to state-legal cannabis businesses solely because of their cannabis-related activities.

Michigan Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Automatically Expunge Cannabis-Related Convictions

The “clean slate” bills now go to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is expected to sign them into law.

Vermont Senate Approves Deal on Legislation to Tax and Regulate Cannabis Sales

The Senate's vote sends the bill to Gov. Phil Scott for consideration.

Illinois Governor Gives Cannabis Dispensary Applicants Second Chance to Qualify for Licensing Lottery

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will allow applicants who did not receive the maximum score to amend their applications or challenge their scores.

Vermont House Approves Deal on Bill to Tax and Regulate Cannabis Sales

The legislative conference committee report cleared the House Sept. 17, and now goes to the Senate for a final vote.

Wildfires Continue to Ravage West Coast Cannabis Businesses, U.S. House Postpones Vote on the MORE Act: Week in Review

West coast wildfires continue to threaten and destroy cannabis operations as growers work to save their businesses and homes.

U.S. House Postpones Floor Vote on the MORE Act

The legislation, which had been slated for a vote the week of Sept. 21, would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

West Virginia Prepares to Announce Winners of Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

Jason Frame, director of the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis, said Sept. 17 that regulators plan to issue the licenses within the next week.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces Cannabis Division Manager

David Lakeman comes to IDOA from Massachusetts, where he assisted the launching of the state’s cannabis industry.

9 Amicus Briefs Filed with Supreme Court in Support of Removing Cannabis from Controlled Substances Act

Eight industry organizations and seven members of Congress all wrote in support of Marvin Washington’s appeal to the country’s highest court.

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