Legislation and Regulation: Page 167

Virginia House Approves Cannabis Decriminalization Bill

The legislation would make the simple possession of cannabis a civil fine of $25 that can be paid like a parking ticket.

Maine Bill Would Not Require Cannabis Businesses to Provide Certain Information to Regulators

Businesses would not be required to provide details on security, trade secrets or standard operating procedures.

West Virginia Lawmakers Consider Allowing Medical Cannabis Patients to Access Plant Form

The state’s medical cannabis program has been slow to launch due to a lack of participation from financial institutions.

Illinois Extends Operating Hours for Medical Cannabis Businesses

Supply problems have plagued the market since adult-use sales launched Jan. 1, causing some dispensaries to shorten their business hours.

Aurora Cannabis CEO Steps Down, Cannabis Industry Loses Legendary Breeder Subcool: Week in Review

Aurora Cannabis Founder and CEO Terry Booth has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

Massachusetts House Passes Bill to Increase Regulation of Host Community Agreements

The legislation would allow the state’s Cannabis Control Commission to review and enforce contracts between municipalities and the cannabis businesses they host.

Connecticut Governor Renews Cannabis Legalization Push, Proposes Legalization Bill

Gov. Ned Lamont’s legalization efforts were unsuccessful last year, but the Democrat has plans to try again in 2020.

New Hampshire Takes Criminal Justice Approach to Cannabis Legalization: Legalization Watch

A bill that would legalize possession and limited home cultivation has cleared a House committee and may be more palatable to lawmakers than legislation that would create a commercial market in the state.

USDA Considering Changing Some Hemp Regulations, but THC Limit Isn’t One of Them

During a conference call, a USDA official hinted at which facets of the interim final rule may be revised and which ones may have a more permanent fate.

New Hampshire Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Home Cultivation Bill

The bill will now proceed to the House for consideration.

Rhode Island Lawmakers Backtrack on Attempt to Have Legislative Veto Powers Over Medical Cannabis, Hemp Regulations

The House and Senate passed identical bills in unanimous votes that removed the “legislative veto” language that was included in this year’s state budget.

Democratic Lawmakers Outline Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill in Minnesota

House Democratic Majority Leader Ryan Winkler has outlined guiding principles for the legislation.

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