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Georgia

Georgia Governor Appoints New Cannabis Commission Chair

While it remains unclear if the former chairperson was forced to step down, Gov. Brian Kemp thanked him for this service.

April 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Postpones Formal Introduction of Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

The legislation, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act, was initially expected to be filed in April.

April 18, 2022

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Trio of U.S. Representatives Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization

The PREPARE Act, introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce, Hakeem Jeffries and Brian Mast, aims to prime the federal government for an end to prohibition.

April 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Cannabis Patient Registry Requirement

Medical cannabis patients will no longer need to register with the Board of Pharmacy. Separately, Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed new misdemeanor penalties for cannabis possession.

April 12, 2022

Wisconsin

Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker to Host 4/20 Hearing on 2023 Medical Cannabis Legalization

Democratic Lawmaker who backs full legalization called the post-adjournment hearing a “cynical political ploy.”

April 12, 2022

Edibles Packaging Regulations

Pennsylvania Lawmaker to Press For Cannabis Edibles in New Legislation

The state’s first Republican to sponsor adult-use cannabis legalization, Sen. Dan Laughlin is now pushing to expand options for medical cannabis patients.

April 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Maryland Governor Allows Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization to Go Before Voters

Gov. Larry Hogan let the bill become law without his signature.

April 11, 2022

Ohio

Cleveland Mayor Files for Expungement of More Than 4,000 Cannabis Convictions

The expungements would be for minor misdemeanor possession cases dating back to 2017.

April 8, 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

Colorado Senators’ Push For More Underage Cannabis Compliance Checks Stalls in Committee

The state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division conducted 3.3% the amount of underage compliance checks as the Liquor Enforcement Division last year.

April 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Lawmaker Adds ‘Poison Pill’ Amendment to Missouri’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

Rep. Nick Schroer amended the Cannabis Freedom Act last week to bar transgender women from accessing no-interest loans for women- and minority-owned cannabis businesses.

April 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Detroit City Council Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Participation

Michigan’s largest city is moving forward on an ordinance that approves adult-use retailers.

April 6, 2022