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Legislation and Regulation

New Bill Would Decriminalize the Use of Recreational Marijuana in New York

After a cannabis legalization bill failed to garner enough votes in the Senate, lawmakers are working on decriminalization laws.

June 20, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Lawmakers Explore Easing Rules on Small Cannabis Businesses

House lawmakers on Wednesday explored efforts to ease rules and boost small business owners in the legal cannabis industry.

June 20, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Medical Marijuana Bills, Including a New Hampshire 'Home Grow' Option, Head to Governor

The New Hampshire Legislature is sending a handful of medical marijuana bills to Gov. Chris Sununu.

June 18, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New York State Has a Shot at Legalizing Cannabis This Week, But Time Is Running Out

With the legislative session ending June 19, lawmakers are rallying around social equity provisions in an adult-use cannabis bill.

June 17, 2019

Alabama

Kroger to Sell CBD Products, Nevada Bans Most Pre-Employment Cannabis Tests: Week in Review

The Cincinnati-based grocery store chain will offer a variety of topical CBD products in Kentucky and Indiana.

June 14, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Gov. Kay Ivey Decides on Alabama's Medical Marijuana Bill

The governor has until 11:59 p.m. June 10 to choose whether to sign a bill to create a commission to study the effects of medical marijuana and renew a law allowing children with seizures to use cannabis oil.

June 10, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey to License 108 Dispensaries, Google Play Store Prohibits Marijuana Delivery Apps: Week in Review

In a dramatic revamp of New Jersey’s medical marijuana program, the state is seeking applicants to operate up to 108 cannabis treatment businesses, up from the current number of six.

June 7, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Louisiana's Medical Marijuana Inhalation Bill Wins Passage

The legislation, now headed to the governor's desk, will let therapeutic cannabis patients use an inhaler, like asthma patients use.

June 6, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Legal Recreational Marijuana in New York? Not This Year, Its Governor Says

Gov. Andrew Cuomo does not believe legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis will pass before lawmakers adjourn for the year this month.

June 5, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Misses Legalization Opportunity as Legislative Session Ends

Voters and lawmakers now look to 2020—or even 2022—for reform.

June 4, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Lawmakers Approve Making Medical Marijuana Permanent

The program, put into place in 2013, is set to expire next summer.

June 3, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Hemp, CBD Regulation Wins Backing of Louisiana Senate

The Senate agreed June 1 to legalize hemp production and create regulations for businesses selling CBD products around the state.

June 3, 2019