Legislation and Regulation

CRS Provides 4 Considerations for Congress to Revise 2018 Farm Bill’s Hemp Definition

A new CRS report outlines legal challenges to state laws leading to uncertainty and disagreement over the 2018 Farm Bill’s definition of hemp.

Licensed New York Cannabis Retailers File Lawsuit Against Office of Cannabis Management

The coalition seeks to halt OCM’s policy reversal that could force 152 dispensers to move, calling on the state to protect small businesses.

Texas Senate Passes Same Hemp THC Ban in 2nd Special Session

The upper chamber once again ignored Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate consumable hemp products, pushing prohibition legislation forward instead.

12 New York Cannabis Businesses Sue State Over School Proximity Fiasco

The businesses, including Conbud and Housing Works, argue that the Office of Cannabis Management changed policy without a formal rulemaking process.

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.

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