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North Carolina

Majority of North Carolina Voters Support Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization, Poll Shows

A WRAL News poll released this month revealed that 72% of the state’s voters are in favor of medical cannabis legalization and 57% support adult-use legalization.

April 26, 2022

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

Bill to Prohibit California Municipalities From Banning Medical Cannabis Access Passes Senate Committee

Sen. Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 1186 would require all cities and counties to provide medical cannabis access through brick-and-mortar dispensaries or delivery services.

April 25, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Sues Biden Administration Over Federal Rules Governing Medical Cannabis and Firearms

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried filed a lawsuit April 20 that takes aim at a federal requirement that bars medical cannabis patients from purchasing guns or maintaining concealed-carry permits.

April 21, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Louisiana House Committee Advances Legislation to Expand Medical Cannabis Access

The bills, now headed to the full House, would, in part, change the agency that regulates the industry and add a new institution to the list of those that can research medical cannabis.

April 20, 2022

Kentucky

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.

April 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Mississippi Department of Health Releases Proposed Medical Cannabis Regulations

Officials’ first three rules, guided by the details within the state’s medical cannabis legalization bill, are now available for review and comment.

April 11, 2022

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

South Carolina House Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill, Sending It to House Floor

The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee made minor changes to the SC Compassionate Care Act April 7 before advancing it in a 16-3 vote.

April 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

More Mississippi Cities Opt Out of Medical Cannabis Ahead of Deadline; Tupelo Appears In

Two of the larger cities in the state, Horn Lake and Madison officials are the latest to vote against participating in Mississippi’s forthcoming medical program.

April 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Legislation to Revive Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Program Dies at End of Legislative Session

A compromise deal that would have reopened the application process to license three more facilities stalled, leaving uncertainty for the state’s 20,000 registered patients.

April 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

South Carolina House Committee Hears Public Testimony on Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee heard six hours of testimony on the SC Compassionate Care Act April 4 as lawmakers consider whether to advance the legislation.

April 5, 2022

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

South Carolina House Committee Sets Public Hearing on Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis

A small group of House members made changes to the legislation March 31 and more discussion is expected at an April 4 meeting of the full Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.

April 1, 2022

South Dakota

Only 90 Doctors, South Dakota Medical Cannabis Access Limited

Potential qualifying patients seeking a medical cannabis card must have a “bona fide” relationship with an approved physician to receive recommendation.

March 30, 2022