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Legislation and Regulation

South Dakota Aims to Postpone Implementation of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Measure

Gov. Kristi Noem says eight months is not enough time to successfully enact the measure to ensure it best benefits the people of South Dakota; an additional year is needed.

February 12, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Governor Unveils Adult-Use Legalization Proposal in Budget Request

Gov. Ned Lamont lays out framework for cannabis cultivation, manufacture and sale to begin next year.

February 11, 2021

South Dakota

South Dakota Judge Strikes Down Adult-Use Amendment

After Gov. Kristi Noem supported a lawsuit that questioned the voter-approved amendment from November, Circuit Judge Christina Klinger rules the measure violated one of the state’s constitutional amendments.

February 9, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Wisconsin Governor to Propose Adult-Use, Medical Legalization in State Budget

Gov. Tony Evers will propose taxing adult-use cannabis but faces the challenge of a Republican legislature.

February 8, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

West Virginia Announces Dispensary Licenses, California Approves Cannabis Banking Regulations: Week in Review

Medical cannabis patient registration also opened in West Virginia this week.

February 6, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Indiana Representative Introduces Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

Rep. Vanessa Summers’ legislation would create a cannabis regulatory agency to license adult-use businesses and regulate the industry.

February 5, 2021

South Dakota

South Dakota Lawmakers File Legislation to Implement Adult-Use Cannabis Program

The bill includes a provision that would void the proposed laws if the voter-approved ballot initiative gets overturned in a pending lawsuit.

February 5, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Multiple Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Proposals

The bills must move to their final committees by Feb. 19.

February 5, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Maryland Senate President Backs New Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

The legislation, introduced by Senate Finance Committee Vice Chair Brian Feldman, would direct funding to communities disproportionately impacted by prohibition.

February 5, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico Lawmakers Consider Social Equity in Cannabis Legalization Proposals

The legislature is currently weighing four adult-use legalization bills, with one particularly centered on social justice issues.

February 5, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Senate Committee Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced S.B. 1406, sending it to the Finance and Appropriations Committee for consideration.

February 3, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Lawmakers Reintroduce Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler is again leading the charge to legalize cannabis in the state.

February 2, 2021