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Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Bill

The legislation would eliminate criminal and civil penalties for the possession of up to 28 grams of cannabis.

Iowa Medical Cannabis Board Contemplates New Qualifying Conditions, Lifting THC Cap

The board will consider adding PTSD and Alzheimer’s to the program, as well as replacing the 3 percent THC cap with a purchase limit.

Minority Cannabis Business Association Announces Tri-State Cannabis Equity Summit

The event will be held at Civic Hall in New York City on Dec. 7.

Quebec Approves Cannabis Law to Raise Legal Age to 21

The age limit will be raised from 18 to 21 on Jan. 1, 2020, and it will be the highest in Canada.

Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against DEA Over Medical Cannabis Research

The DEA announced in August that it would expedite the review of cultivation license applications that have been pending for three years, making the lawsuit “moot,” according to the judge.

Texas Lawmaker Announces Cannabis Legalization Bill

State Rep. Rolando Gutierrez has released his “REAL Cannabis Legalization Act” ahead of the legislature’s 2021 session.

With White House Approval, USDA Posts Interim Hemp Regulations

Even with the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp as a crop, the lack of federal guardrails has dragged several prohibition-era problems into the present.

Michigan Will Start Accepting Adult-Use Cannabis License Applications Nov. 1

Regulators are expected to grant the first adult-use licenses in the coming weeks.

Utah Department of Health Accepting Medical Cannabis Pharmacy License Applications Ahead of Dec. 2 Deadline

The department plans to issue 14 licenses.

Massachusetts Governor Pursues Emergency Regulation for Temporary Vape Ban

The Public Health Council approved Gov. Charlie Baker’s emergency regulation after a state judge ruled that the state must treat the ban like an emergency rule for public health reasons.

Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Problems, Major Growth in Illinois: Week in Review

Six months after it was signed into law, Georgia’s medical cannabis program is going nowhere fast.

Senate Committee Hearing Emphasizes the Need for Policy Change to Increase Cannabis Research Access

This week, Senators Feinstein and Cornyn convened a panel of leading health experts to uncover the health impact of cannabis on consumers. Instead, they were hit with the realization that the only way to determine those impacts is through increased research access.

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