Legislation and Regulation: Page 185

SAFE Banking Act Clears U.S. House, Massachusetts Bans All Vape Sales for Four Months: Week in Review

The U.S. House voted 321-103 to pass the SAFE Banking Act on Sept. 25.

Judge Halts Maryland’s Cannabis Licensing Process

One company has claimed that the application process was flawed, prompting a temporary restraining order.

Colorado’s New Medical Cannabis Rules Take Effect in November

The Board of Health has approved the regulations, which become official in six weeks.

Judge Orders New Mexico Regulators to Let Non-Residents Into State’s Medical Cannabis Program

Ultra Health Chief Marketing Officer Marissa Novel says the ruling reflects the state’s broader acceptance of cannabis as the equivalent of any other pharmaceutical medication.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Approves New Medical Cannabis Regulations

Under the new rules, medical dispensaries must write a plan for their financial hardship programs into their licensing applications to be considered during the licensing process.

Watch Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Advocate for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

The press conference marked a turning point for a state that’s actively engaged a wide-ranging public policy conversation on cannabis over the past year.

21 State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass STATES Act

The legislation would protect states’ rights to enact their own cannabis policies without federal interference and would allow state-legal cannabis businesses to access the banking system.

New York Governor to Discuss Cannabis Legalization with Governors of Connecticut, New Jersey

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to initiate the conversation to ensure administrations in neighboring states are aligned on the issue.

Australia’s Capital Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly voted to legalize possession of up to 50 grams and the personal cultivation of two plants in Canberra, beginning Jan. 31, 2020.

South Dakota Kicks Off Petition Drive to Legalize Cannabis

South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws has launched an effort to pass two marijuana reform ballot initiatives in South Dakota next year.

Utah Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Amendments into Law

The amendments, approved during a special session of the state legislature, eliminated state-run dispensaries and increased the number of private cannabis pharmacy licenses.

Berkeley Patients Group Turns 20: An Eye Toward the Future

In the final installment of a three-part series, BPG Co-Founder and Vice President Etienne Fontan shares how the company continues to fight for policy reform, how it educates and supports the community, and which market trends have its attention going into 2020.

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