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Dasheeda Dawson to Lead Portland's Office of Community & Civic Life’s Cannabis Program

Dawson will oversee regulations, licensing, equity and more.

Virginia Lawmaker Announces Plans to Legalize Cannabis in Special Session

Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy plans to carry a legalization bill into a special session if it wins approval from the Speaker of the House.

Austin Police Department Will No Longer Prosecute Misdemeanor Cannabis Offenses

Arrests for minor cannabis possession offenses will only be made if there is an immediate safety threat or if it is part of a separate felony-level investigation.

3 Cannabis Legislation Predictions Ahead of the 2020 Election

Will Congress act soon to bring a measure of common sense to this country’s cannabis policy? What about the states?

New Terms Announced for Canopy Growth-Acreage Holdings Merger, California Extends Cannabis License Fee Deferrals: Week in Review

This week, Canopy Growth and Acreage Holdings amended the terms of their merger deal, which has significantly dropped in value.

Los Angeles Amends Rules for Cannabis Licensing Amid Backlash Surrounding City’s Social Equity Program

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved rules July 1 to refine the licensing process and the criteria for new applicants seeking a cannabis license under the program.

Law Takes Effect in Nevada to Create New Cannabis Regulatory Board

A law that took effect July 1 establishes the Cannabis Compliance Board to oversee the industry.

Smart and Safe Arizona Files Signatures to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on 2020 Ballot

The group submitted roughly 420,000 signatures July 1.

Kaycha Labs Facilities Approved for Testing in Florida

The labs, located in Gainesville and Davie, can now begin random testing of any cannabis products sold in Florida.

Nashville District Attorney’s Office Will No Longer Prosecute Minor Cannabis Possession Offenses

District Attorney General Glenn Funk has announced that, effective immediately, possession charges for less than half an ounce of cannabis will no longer be prosecuted.

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission Releases Additional Cultivation and Dispensary Licenses

Regulators voted to license two additional cultivators and four additional dispensaries.

Illinois Again Delays Awarding New Cannabis Licenses

The state had planned to issue craft grow, infuser and transporter licenses July 1, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker instead issued an executive order to delay the permits indefinitely.

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