Legislation and Regulation: Page 15

Congressional Leaders and Social Justice Advocates Call for Cannabis Decriminalization During Cannabis Summit in Washington, DC

Last Prisoner Project brings together 30+ organizations for 420 Unity Day of Action press conference, lobby day, and White House candlelight vigil.

US Cannabis Council Proposes Federal Prohibition for Hemp-Derived Products With THC

The group’s executive director sent a letter to legislative leaders urging them to close loopholes that have created an unregulated, intoxicating hemp-derived product market.

15% of California Cannabis Businesses Default on Taxes as 2025 Hike Comes Knocking

With nearly a quarter-billion dollars of 2023 cannabis taxes in default, the state’s market could corrode further with an excise tax increase to 19%.

These 23 States, DC Collected $2.9 Billion in Cannabis Excise Tax Revenue in 2023

While Washington levies the highest excise tax rate in the nation, its cannabis revenue didn’t represent the highest percent of its total state tax revenue.

Hawaii Lawmaker Calls Cannabis Legalization ‘Divisive,’ Kills Adult-Use Bill

The state’s House Finance Committee won’t hold a hearing on the legislation, which the Hawaii Senate overwhelmingly passed last month.

Florida’s Adult-Use Cannabis Measure Will Land on 2024 Ballot

The state’s Supreme Court approved the Trulieve-backed constitutional amendment despite opposition from Florida’s attorney general.

Virginia Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Bill

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says ‘Cannabis is bad for Virginians’ and questions legalization’s impact on youth health and safety in veto message.

Delaware Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Financial Entities Serving Cannabis Industry

State Treasurer Colleen Davis endorsed the legislation, which aims to provide state-level protections for banks and credit unions.

Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Moves Forward as Planned

The new law remains on schedule after unsuccessful opposition in the Parliament’s upper house had threatened to delay its implementation.

21 Attorneys General Call on Congress to Address ‘Intoxicating Hemp’ Products in Farm Bill

The state law enforcement officials say ‘bad actors’ have exploited a ‘glaring vagueness’ in the 2018 Farm Bill that needs to be addressed in its reauthorization.

Those Who Think Virginia Governor Will Sign Cannabis Bill ‘Must’ve Been Smoking Something’

Gov. Glenn Youngkin finally came out and gave a concrete answer as to whether his pen will land on an adult-use sales bill.

Pennsylvania Coalition Forms to Support Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

ResponsiblePA advocates say legalization will put the commonwealth on a level playing field with neighboring states.

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