Legislation and Regulation: Page 63

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chairman Resigns, Deputy Treasurer Appointed as Interim Chairwoman

Former Chairman Steve Hoffman left his post April 25 and Deputy Treasurer Sarah Kim was sworn in last week.

2022 Medical Cannabis Hopes Dwindle in Kansas

A legalization bill is low on the priority list for when state lawmakers return for one final day of the 2022 legislative session later this month.

Georgia Regulators Move to Expedite Hearings on Medical Cannabis Licensing Protests

The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously May 5 to turn over the responsibility for hearing the protests to the Office of State Administrative Hearings.

Austin, Texas, Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis

In the May 7 election, voters approved a measure put forth by Ground Game Texas that outlaws the enforcement of low-level cannabis possession crimes, as well as no-knock warrants.

Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Moves Ahead With Grassroots Effort After Losing Major Donors

The campaign had hoped to raise $1 million to fund signature gathering in its quest to get two medical cannabis legalization initiatives on the state’s November ballot.

Missouri PAC Submits Twice the Signatures Needed for Cannabis Measure

Activists from Legal Missouri 2022 announced their campaign gathered 385,000-plus signatures for an adult-use cannabis ballot measure.

Delaware House Approves Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Possession

Rep. Ed Osienski’s House Bill 371 cleared the House in a 26-14 vote May 5.

Will Kentucky Governor Do What State Legislators Have Not? Week in Review

An executive order would be a first, among U.S. states, and a great leap forward for a state that didn’t crack CBT’s list of most likely candidates for legalization this year.

Nevada Says ‘No’ to Alcohol in Consumption Lounges

CCB officials have drafted regulations to address public safety concerns and curb DUI risks.

Kentucky Governor Indicates Executive Cannabis Order Coming

Gov. Andy Beshear, who outlined a four-step plan for medical cannabis last month, said this week he sees a legal opening for his office to act.

FDA Issues First Batch of Warning Letters to Delta-8 THC Product Manufacturers

The federal agency is warning five companies that they are marketing unapproved new drugs, misbranding their wares and unlawfully adding delta-8 THC to food products.

South Dakota Group Submits Signatures to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on November Ballot

The Secretary of State will now go through the certification process for the petitions, which South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws turned in May 3.

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