Legislation and Regulation: Page 60

Signature Drive to Allow Medical Cannabis Businesses Puts Boots on the Ground in Mississippi City

Ridgeland, a city of roughly 24,000, could reverse course and opt in for the state’s medical cannabis program if a petition effort succeeds.

Vermont Governor Vetoes Bills on Drug Advisory Board, Expungement

Gov. Phil Scott rejected legislation last week that would have created a drug use standards advisory board and expanded eligibility for the expungement of non-violent crimes.

New Jersey Bill Would Allow Employers to Prohibit Cannabis Use For Certain Workers

The legislation takes aim at those who operate heavy machinery, use weapons or any employee whose cannabis use would “put the public at serious risk.”

New Mexico Tribes Sign Agreement on Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Two tribes have signed an agreement with state officials to recognize the tribes’ authority to collect cannabis sales tax.

Siskiyou County, Calif. Sheriff Seeks to Declare State of Emergency Over Illicit Cannabis Cultivation

Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency for the county to secure more law enforcement funding and tougher laws for illegal grows.

Delaware Adult-Use Cannabis Bill One Vote Shy of House Passage Amidst Key Lawmaker’s Absence

With a colleague out sick, state Rep. Ed Osienski changed his vote to “no” to reserve the right for another roll call on his sponsored bill next month.

U.S. Virgin Islands Officials Working Toward Approval of Medical Cannabis Regulations

The U.S. territory legalized medical cannabis in 2019, but the Cannabis Advisory Board has yet to finalize the rules for the program.

Louisiana House Committee Advances Proposal to Protect Employees Who Use Medical Cannabis

The House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations unanimously approved Rep. Mandie Landry’s House Bill 988, which shields employees from negative consequences if they are a registered medical cannabis patient.

Massachusetts House Passes Bill to Promote Diversity in State’s Cannabis Industry

The Senate approved similar legislation last month.

Minnesota Senate Blocks Vote on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Republican-led chamber voted against a procedural motion that would have pulled the legislation from committee and brought it to the floor for a vote.

Rhode Island Adult-Use Cannabis Bills Head to House, Senate Floors

The advancements come after committee approvals of substitute bills that include automatic expungement for cannabis convictions.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Votes Against Changing Cannabis Cultivation Tax

The current taxation system, which is based on the self-reported dollar value of the crops, will remain intact for now.

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