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Legislation and Regulation

Lawmakers Introduce House Bill to Extend COVID-19 Relief Efforts to Cannabis Businesses

The Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act, introduced by Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Ed Perlmutter, would allow the legal cannabis industry to access federal aid.

April 23, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Lebanon Legalizes Medical Cannabis Cultivation

Parliament’s decision was driven by economic factors as the country deals with a financial crisis.

April 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

ACLU Report Reveals Ongoing Racial Disparities in Cannabis Arrests

Years into the age of cannabis reform, law enforcement continues to pursue drug arrests in cities across the U.S.

April 22, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

The Cannabis Industry Finds Newfound Legitimacy Amid COVID-19 Crisis: Q&A with NORML’s Erik Altieri

NORML’s executive director discusses how the political climate has shifted in response to the pandemic, as well as how the coronavirus might help shape future cannabis policy.

April 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Mexico’s Supreme Court Again Extends Deadline for Cannabis Legalization Bill

Lawmakers now have until Dec. 15 to approve legislation to end cannabis prohibition.

April 20, 2020

California

Cannabis Retail Applicants Sue Los Angeles Over Licensing Process

The lawsuit seeks to force the city to vet all the dispensary applications it received under the first-come, first served process that was initiated last fall and met with backlash.

April 20, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Alaska Regulators Allow Cannabis Dispensaries to Offer Curbside Pickup

The new rule took effect April 17.

April 20, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Opinion: Time for the Feds to Treat Cannabis Fairly

Dave Rodman of Rodman Law argues that the cannabis industry’s size and contributions warrant equal treatment in the eyes of the law (and the IRS).

April 20, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Lawmakers Look to Include Cannabis Banking Reform in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

Industry stakeholders weigh in on Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s push to get a revised version of the SAFE Banking Act included in an economic relief package.

April 20, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Canopy Growth Drastically Reduces Operations, Virginia Governor Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill: Week in Review

The Canadian licensed producer is ceasing operations at several of its locations to slow down cash-burn as its new CEO reviews costs.

April 18, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

COVID-19 Highlights Need for Domestic Cannabis Industry in the UK

Cannabis activist and consultant Mike Barnes says demand has remained steady in the UK’s nascent medical cannabis market, but supply chain challenges threaten to disrupt patient access.

April 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation Sends New Licensing Process Recommendations to City Council

Among the recommendations are for city council to amend the municipal code with revised definitions, and temporary approval and priority processing for certain applicants.

April 16, 2020