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Massachusetts

Former State Treasurer Shannon O’Brien Tapped as New Chair of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

O’Brien was sworn in Sept. 1, on the fifth anniversary of the commission’s founding.

September 7, 2022

Nebraska

Appeals Court Rejects Request for Injunction in Nebraska Medical Cannabis Advocates’ Legal Battle to Ease Ballot Requirements

Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana filed a lawsuit in May to overturn a rule that requires petitioners to collect signatures from a large number of rural counties in the state.

September 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

California Governor Signs Bill to Ban Medical Discrimination Against Patients Who Use Cannabis

Assembly Bill 1954, introduced by Assemblymember Bill Quirk, protects the right of patients to medical treatment if they use cannabis, as well as the right of physicians and clinics to treat them.

September 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Missouri Lawmakers Call for Governor to Include Cannabis Legalization in Legislature’s Upcoming Special Session

The bipartisan group, in collaboration with activists, has also announced a campaign to defeat a cannabis legalization measure that will appear on the state’s November ballot.

September 6, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

How Cannabis Operators Can Get Involved at the Federal Level

Irina Dashevsky, partner at Greenspoon Marder and co-chair of their cannabis practice group, describes why cannabis operators should get involved at the federal level and the steps they can take to get there.

September 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Tilray Cues German Regulators to Draft Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation

The multinational cannabis company initiated a policy roundtable with regulators to help kickstart legalization efforts in Germany.

September 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

6 States That Could Legalize Cannabis Through 2022 Ballot Measures

Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota voters could influence public policy on adult-use cannabis legalization.

September 5, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

CBD Use 'Automatic Disqualifier' For FBI Applicants

FBI officials from Denver said individuals must wait at least one year from their last CBD or cannabis consumption to apply for a role with the agency.

September 2, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Pennsylvania Governor, Lieutenant Governor Announce Plan to Pardon Cannabis-Related Convictions

An effort by Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will pardon those will select minor, non-violent cannabis-related criminal records.

September 1, 2022

Adding New Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis

Minnesota Regulators Accepting Public Comment on Adding Qualifying Conditions to Medical Cannabis Program

Oct. 5 is the deadline for feedback.

September 1, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Alabama Regulators Start Accepting Requests for Medical Cannabis Business Applications

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission began requests for accepting applications for cultivation, processing, transportation and dispensary licenses on Sept. 1.

September 1, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Detroit Opens Applications for First Phase of Adult-Use Cannabis Business Licenses

The application period runs Sept. 1 through Oct. 1 for retail, microbusiness and designated consumption establishment licenses.

September 1, 2022