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Legislation and Regulation

Governor Signs New Hampshire Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Into Law

HB 640 will take effect in 60 days, making New Hampshire the 22nd state in the nation to eliminate the possibility of jail time for simple marijuana possession.

July 19, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts House and Senate Reach Compromise on Legalization Implementation Bill

The House had previously voted for far-reaching changes to the law passed by voters in November 2016; compromise bill more closely reflects ballot initiative.

July 18, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Could Soon Be the Second-Largest State for Marijuana After California

Democratic state Sen. Nicholas Scutari introduced a bill earlier this year to legalize recreational marijuana and believes a law regulating the retail marijuana industry could be passed in early 2018.

July 18, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Nevada Gov. Sandoval Signs Order That Could End Marijuana Distribution Fight

The regulations must be approved by the Nevada Tax Commission, which will vote on the proposal Thursday.

July 10, 2017

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Marijuana Industry Gears Up After N.J. Candidate Backs Legalization

Philip D. Murphy, Democratic candidate for governor, has announced unambiguous support for recreational cannabis.

July 10, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

PNC to Close Marijuana Policy Project’s Accounts, Signaling Uncertainty About Protections for Marijuana Industry

MPP, PNC and Industry Expert Thomas Schultz comment on the advocacy group’s account closure.

July 3, 2017

Massachusetts

No Deal Yet on Rewrite of Massachusetts Marijuana Law

Lawmakers missed their self-imposed June 30 deadline for a compromise bill to send to Gov. Baker.

July 3, 2017

North Carolina

GOP Blocks Medical Marijuana Bill Backed by Asheville Council, Hospital CEO

House Bill 185 to legalize medical cannabis was filed Feb. 22 with only Democratic legislators sponsoring it.

July 3, 2017

Distribution

Legal Adult Marijuana Sales to Begin in Nevada on Saturday

Nevada will be the fifth state in which adults 21 and older can purchase limited amounts of marijuana from regulated businesses.

June 29, 2017

Interviews & Opinion

Koch Network to Trump Administration: “You Are Never Going to Win the War on Drugs. Drugs Won.”

Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ push for tough enforcement on marijuana is seen as particularly troubling.

June 28, 2017

Vermont

Vermont Senate Passes Compromise Bill to Make Marijuana Legal for Adults

The bill addresses concerns Gov. Scott expressed when he vetoed a similar bill in May.

June 22, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Canada's Timeline for Legal Cannabis Is Too Short: Manitoba Minister

Cameron Frieson has raised the idea of an extension with federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau.

June 21, 2017