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Legislation and Regulation

Tennessee Bill Would Decriminalize the Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Cannabis

Rep. London Lamar introduced the legislation Jan. 26.

January 28, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Plans December Vote on the MORE Act, New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Bill to Implement Adult-Use Cannabis Program: Week in Review

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans to take up the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

November 14, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Tennessee Lawmaker Announces Plans for Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Sen. Janice Bowling plans to introduce the legislation when the state legislature re-convenes in January.

November 9, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Terms Announced for Canopy Growth-Acreage Holdings Merger, California Extends Cannabis License Fee Deferrals: Week in Review

This week, Canopy Growth and Acreage Holdings amended the terms of their merger deal, which has significantly dropped in value.

July 4, 2020

Tennessee

Nashville District Attorney’s Office Will No Longer Prosecute Minor Cannabis Possession Offenses

District Attorney General Glenn Funk has announced that, effective immediately, possession charges for less than half an ounce of cannabis will no longer be prosecuted.

July 2, 2020

Alabama

Illinois Extends Cannabis License Application Deadline Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Virginia Lawmakers Send Decriminalization Bill to Governor: Week in Review

The deadline for Illinois’ craft grower, infuser and transporter license applications is now March 30.

March 14, 2020

Tennessee

Senate Amendment Delays Implementation of Tennessee Medical Cannabis Legislation

A bill to legalize medical cannabis in the state passed the Senate after it was amended to delay its implementation until the federal government shifts its policy on cannabis.

March 12, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Cresco Labs Co-Founder Joe Caltabiano Resigns as Company’s President, Utah’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens: Week in Review

Caltabiano announced March 2 that he was resigning from his role, effective immediately.

March 7, 2020

Tennessee

Tennessee Lawmakers Plan to Introduce New Medical Cannabis Legislation

The forthcoming bill, called the Clinical Cannabis Authorization and Research Act, would allow cannabis oils, tinctures, lotions and capsules, but not smokable cannabis, vapes or edibles.

March 3, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bills Advance in New Hampshire and New Mexico, MedMen CEO Steps Down: Week in Review

A New Hampshire House committee approved legislation to legalize the possession and limited cultivation of cannabis this week, while a New Mexico Senate panel voted to advance that state’s adult-use legislation.

February 1, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Tennessee Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

Sen. Raumesh Akbari has filed legislation that would allow retail sales and levy a 12% tax to support education and infrastructure.

January 27, 2020

Florida

Utah Awards Medical Cannabis Pharmacy Licenses, Illinois Dispensaries Grapple with Supply Issues: Week in Review

The Utah Department of Health announced the 10 companies that will ultimately be licensed to sell medical cannabis at 14 locations across the state beginning in March.

January 11, 2020