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Legislation and Regulation

Investigation Into Roll Out of Missouri’s Medical Cannabis Program Reaches Governor’s Office

Meanwhile, a lawmaker has introduced an amendment to the state’s medical cannabis law that would eliminate the licensing cap, thus eliminating the controversial scoring process that led to the investigation.

May 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Canopy Growth Drastically Reduces Operations, Virginia Governor Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill: Week in Review

The Canadian licensed producer is ceasing operations at several of its locations to slow down cash-burn as its new CEO reviews costs.

April 18, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Initiative Will Not Appear on Missouri’s 2020 Ballot

The chairman of the committee supporting a push to get the issue in front of voters this fall has said that the campaign is over due to the COVID-19 crisis.

April 16, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New York Strips Cannabis Legalization Proposal from State Budget, Mexico Senate Asks for Deadline Extension on Cannabis Legislation: Week in Review

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there was “too little time” to fine-tune his plan to legalize adult-use cannabis ahead of the April 1 deadline to approve the state budget.

April 4, 2020

Coronavirus and Cannabis

Coronavirus Could Jeopardize Campaign to Place Cannabis Legalization Initiative on Missouri’s November Ballot: Legalization Watch

Missourians for a New Approach was on pace to meet its campaign goals until COVID-19 halted efforts to gather signatures for its petition.

March 31, 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

Missouri

Missouri Senate Approves Bill to Ban Cannabis-Infused Candy

The legislation, which aims to protect children, would prohibit candy, lollipops, cotton candy, and fruit- and animal-shaped edibles.

March 11, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Inside Justice Grown’s Plans for Missouri’s Medical Cannabis Market: The Starting Line

CEO Darin Carpenter discusses the multistate cannabis operator’s background, the company’s plans for Missouri and predictions for how market trends might unfold.

February 13, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Aurora Cannabis CEO Steps Down, Cannabis Industry Loses Legendary Breeder Subcool: Week in Review

Aurora Cannabis Founder and CEO Terry Booth has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

February 8, 2020

Missouri

Missouri Licenses Six Seed-to-Sale Cannabis Businesses

The licensees will use their technology platforms to track medical cannabis from the seed or immature plant stage through the product’s sale at a dispensary.

February 6, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Missouri Cannabis Regulators Unable to Access FBI’s National Fingerprint Database

Until the situation is remedied, the state is not able to perform background checks on prospective employees in the industry.

February 4, 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