Legislation and Regulation: Page 68

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Replaces Marijuana Regulatory Agency as Michigan Cannabis Regulator

The change took effect April 13 under an executive order that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in February.

New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Banking Bill

Sen. Jeremy Cooney has introduced the first of two bills meant to address banking in the state’s cannabis industry.

Trio of U.S. Representatives Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization

The PREPARE Act, introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce, Hakeem Jeffries and Brian Mast, aims to prime the federal government for an end to prohibition.

Pennsylvania Senate Approves Cannabis Banking Legislation

Senate Bill 1167, which would allow financial institutions and insurers to provide services to the state’s medical cannabis businesses, has advanced to the House.

Virginia Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Cannabis Patient Registry Requirement

Medical cannabis patients will no longer need to register with the Board of Pharmacy. Separately, Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed new misdemeanor penalties for cannabis possession.

Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker to Host 4/20 Hearing on 2023 Medical Cannabis Legalization

Democratic Lawmaker who backs full legalization called the post-adjournment hearing a “cynical political ploy.”

Louisiana Lawmaker Introduces Cannabis Expungement Legislation

House Bill 774, filed by Rep. Cedric Glover, would allow those convicted of misdemeanor charges involving cannabis possession to have their records expunged and the fees waived.

Pennsylvania Lawmaker to Press For Cannabis Edibles in New Legislation

The state’s first Republican to sponsor adult-use cannabis legalization, Sen. Dan Laughlin is now pushing to expand options for medical cannabis patients.

Kentucky Governor Says He Will Consider Executive Order on Medical Cannabis if Legalization Bill Fails to Reach His Desk

Gov. Andy Bashear told reporters April 7 that he is “going to explore” taking action himself if medical cannabis legislation that passed the House last month fails to clear the Senate.

Massachusetts Senate Approves Legislation Aimed at Expanding, Diversifying State’s Cannabis Industry

Lawmakers say S. 2801 is an economic development and racial justice bill.

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Continues Preparations to Add 73 Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

As the state’s patient registry continues to climb, the regulatory body plans to more than double the current number of dispensaries.

Maryland Governor Allows Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization to Go Before Voters

Gov. Larry Hogan let the bill become law without his signature.

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