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Legislation and Regulation

South Carolina House Closes Door on Medical Cannabis Legalization

As lawmakers questioned the constitutionality of proposed legislation, an appeal to keep the bill alive was voted down by the lower chamber.

May 5, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Cannabis Advocates File Lawsuit Against Lawmakers For Attempt to Block 2022 Initiative

State legislators are arguing that the group’s petition needed to be approved, not just submitted, ahead of a signature deadline.

May 2, 2022

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Cannabis Legalization Effort Another Senate Bust

The state Senate killed a pair of House-passed bills, one of which would have allowed for adult possession and home cultivation.

April 29, 2022

Compliance

Connecticut House Passes Cannabis Advertising, Gifting, Zoning Bill

Ahead of the state’s adult-use retail launch, lawmakers passed legislation to tighten restrictions on gifting and advertising while loosening a zoning provision

April 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Cannabis Misdemeanor Proposal in Veto Session

The attempt by Gov. Youngkin was to establish new penalties for those in possession of more than 2 ounces of cannabis.

April 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Tennessee Lawmakers Table Bill Aimed at Regulating Delta-8 THC Products

House Bill 1927 was not heard during an April 27 House floor session and will not likely be revived unless the Senate Finance Committee calls a special session April 28 to discuss it.

April 28, 2022

Maine

Maine Governor Signs Legislation to Reimburse Cannabis Municipalities $20K

The money is to help cover expenses associated with opting into the state’s adult-use cannabis program.

April 26, 2022

D.C.

Biden Takes First Action on Clemency Powers Since Elected

The president will use his authority to pardon three and commute the sentences of 75 people serving time for non-violent drug offenses.

April 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Governor Takes Issue With Senate Inaction on Medical Cannabis

Gov. Andy Beshear is considering taking executive action on policy reform, but Kentucky’s Senate president said the public “should be concerned.”

April 22, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Citizen Cannabis Bill That Competes With Their Own Adult-Use Bill

State Reps. Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch filed an initiated statute sponsored by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.

April 20, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Cleared for Full Missouri House

The chamber has less than a month to take up the legislation after House Rules Committee members voted to advanced it.

April 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Reformist Presses Senate Quartet to Pass SAFE Banking

Rep. Ed Perlmutter says his legislation, which has passed the House six times, offers an “immediate solution to get cash off our streets.”

April 20, 2022