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Legislation and Regulation

Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Discusses Federal and State Cannabis Policy Ahead of Congressional Hearing Testimony

GACC leaders Randal John Meyer and Rezwan Khan broke down some of the industry trade group’s approaches and positions on state and federal reform.

November 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper to Introduce Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization

Hickenlooper’s PREPARE Act, a Senate companion to Rep. Dave Joyce’s bill in the House, directs the attorney general to develop regulations that would be enacted as soon as the federal government legalizes cannabis.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

South Dakota Voters Say No to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

Unofficial election results show that voters defeated the measure with 53% in opposition and 47% in favor.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Czech Republic Plans to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Alongside Germany

The Czech coalition government is in the process of drafting a legalization bill and aims to coordinate its approach with Germany.

November 7, 2022

Ohio

Ohio Secretary of State Proposes 60% Supermajority to Pass Future Ballot Measures

Frank LaRose, who is up for reelection, suggested a new requirement for passing constitutional amendments; Ohio’s 2023 cannabis measure would not be impacted.

October 31, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Virgin Islands Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Expunge Past Cannabis-Related Convictions

Sen. Janelle Sarauw, the sponsor of both bills, said “it has been a very cumbersome process” to bring the legislation to fruition.

October 27, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

German Health Minister Presents Cannabis Legalization Plans to Government Officials

Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented a cornerstone paper on planned legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet.

October 26, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

Medical Cannabis Stakeholders Cautiously Optimistic About Germany’s Leaked Adult-Use Legalization Plans

Bloomwell Group’s Niklas and Anna-Sophia Kouparanis share what legalization will mean for their medical cannabis business, as well as the pros and cons of Germany’s proposed framework for policy reform.

October 25, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Support Shrinks for Arkansas Adult-Use Cannabis Measure

Pollsters revealed that support for Issue 4 dipped eight points in the past month as state politicians have voiced opposition.

October 25, 2022

Arkansas

These 5 States Will Decide on Cannabis Legalization in November

Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota will make their voices heard on adult-use cannabis reform Nov. 8.

October 24, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Plans Revealed

A leaked blueprint for policy reform would decriminalize the purchase and possession of small amounts of cannabis, as well as legalize adult-use sales in licensed shops.

October 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

2022 Election Preview: Dodging Supreme Court Interference, Missouri Voters Get Crack at Legalization

The state’s voters will decide Amendment 3 in November, an adult-use cannabis legalization measure that would provide automatic expungement.

October 19, 2022