Legislation and Regulation: Page 3

Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs

Gov. Greg Abbott called the Texas Legislature back into a second special session, pushing congressional redistricting and hemp regulation.

Federal Court Rules New York’s Social Equity Dispensary Licenses Unconstitutional

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that New York’s protectionist measure favoring in-state applicants collides with the Constitution.

Texas Governor Plans to Call 2nd Executive Session for Unfinished Business, Including Hemp

Gov. Greg Abbott said if House Democrats continue to break quorum, he’ll just call another executive session with the exact same agenda.

US Congressman Files 1-to-3 Act to Reschedule Cannabis

Republican Rep. Greg Steube said he will reintroduce legislation to move cannabis to Schedule III on the heels of Trump’s public comments.

Trump Publicly Addresses Cannabis Rescheduling: Decision Coming in ‘Next Few Weeks’

President Donald Trump reaffirmed media reports that his administration is ‘looking at’ loosening federal restrictions on cannabis.

With DEA Head in Place, Trump Now Ready to ‘Look at’ Cannabis Rescheduling

The president reportedly said in private conversations and donor events that he’s considering loosening the federal restrictions on cannabis.

California Could Tighten Cannabis Regulations, Up Penalties After State Audit

Unclear rules and insufficient enforcement ‘hamper’ the Department of Cannabis Control’s ability to identify packaging that’s attractive to children.

NY Head Cannabis Regulator Sends New Letter to Businesses Impacted by School Proximity Correction

Felicia Reid, the New York Office of Cannabis Management’s acting executive director, clarified next steps for impacted businesses.

Cultivating Compliance: Self-Reporting Incidents to Regulators

When in doubt, disclose. Avoid adding severity to a compliance incident by being proactive and transparent.

New York Lawmaker Introduces Legislative Fix to Grandfather in Dispensary Locations

The legislation aims to ensure that cannabis dispensaries that opened before the Office of Cannabis Management’s school proximity correction remain open.

US Hemp Roundtable Applauds Senate for Passing Bill Without Harmful Hemp Ban

Sen. Rand Paul championed the removal of language threatening American farmers.

Lawyer Alerted New York Regulators of Noncompliant Dispensary Location in March 2024

At least 47 cannabis dispensaries opened too close to schools after the attorney questioned regulators’ buffer zone measurement methods.

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