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U.S. House Includes SAFE Banking Act in New COVID-19 Relief Bill, Montana Cannabis Legalization Campaign Launches Signature Drive: Week in Review

This week, House lawmakers included legislative language from the SAFE Banking Act in new legislation aimed at economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Local Approval Becomes Next Obstacle in the Rollout of Maine’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market

The market’s launch has been delayed by legislative and regulatory hurdles, the COVID-19 pandemic, and now businesses must await local ordinances from their communities.

Florida Cannabis Legalization Campaign Could Face New Legislative Hurdles to Secure Spot on 2022 Ballot

The Florida Supreme Court will decide whether Make It Legal Florida’s adult-use ballot initiative qualifies for the ballot.

Most of Colorado’s Failed Cannabis Tests Stem from Microbials: Here’s What Cultivators and Dispensaries Can Do About It

An annual report from the Marijuana Enforcement Division revealed that nearly 15% of cannabis flower and trim failed microbial testing last year.

Former Reagan Administration Official Calls War on Drugs ‘a Terrible Mistake’

District Cannabis co-founder Edward L. Weidenfeld served under six presidential administrations. Here, he shares his views on the past, present and future of cannabis legislation.

Colorado Adds 8 Products to List of Pesticides that Can Be Used on Cannabis

The products can now be used without violating the Pesticide Applicators' Act.

Ohio’s Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Campaign Suspends Effort to Get Cannabis Legalization Initiative on 2020 Ballot

The state rejected the group’s initial petition, and the campaign has struggled to find its footing as Ohio responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investigation Into Roll Out of Missouri’s Medical Cannabis Program Reaches Governor’s Office

Meanwhile, a lawmaker has introduced an amendment to the state’s medical cannabis law that would eliminate the licensing cap, thus eliminating the controversial scoring process that led to the investigation.

Massachusetts Plans to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Delivery License Application This Month

The Cannabis Control Commission will release the application May 28, as some regulators have said that delivery is a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montana’s Cannabis Legalization Campaign Launches Signature Drive Despite COVID-19 Setbacks: Legalization Watch

After losing a court battle to collect signatures electronically, New Approach Montana kicked off a statewide signature drive to get two complementary adult-use cannabis legalization measures on the state’s 2020 ballot.

Newly Released Memo Advises DEA to Change Cannabis Research Regulations, Minnesota Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Legalization Bill: Week in Review

This week, a 2018 memo surfaced, indicating that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s practices have been non-compliant with international drug laws for decades.

Cannabis Policy Advocates Urge Congress to Include Banking Reform in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation

Advocates argue that the lack of banking access hinders social distancing efforts, increases risk of contagion, creates unnecessary financial hardship and presents other safety risks for essential businesses and patients.

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