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Legislation and Regulation

California Senate Approves Bill to Prohibit Municipalities From Banning Medical Cannabis Access

Sen. Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 1186, which now heads to the Assembly, would require all cities and counties to provide medical cannabis access through brick-and-mortar dispensaries or delivery services.

May 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Lawmakers Approve New Medical Cannabis Testing Regulations

The new rules, proposed by regulators and approved by a legislative committee this week, would set new allowable levels of mold and yeast in medical cannabis products.

May 26, 2022

Safety

California Cannabis Business, Association Leaders Express Opposition to S.B. 1097

The California Cannabis Industry Association issued a call to action May 25, stating its “strong opposition” to the bill.

May 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Approves Six Additional Adult-Use Cannabis Retailers

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission gave more dispensaries the green light at its May 24 meeting.

May 25, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Legislature Approves Changes to State’s Hemp Industry

One bill would allow up to 5 mg of hemp-derived THC in food and beverages.

May 25, 2022

Rhode Island

UPDATE: Rhode Island Becomes 19th State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

State lawmakers in the House and Senate approved legislation to fully legalize cannabis, sending the bill to Gov. Dan McKee’s desk.

May 25, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Delaware Democratic Governor Vetoes Cannabis Possession Legislation

Gov. John Carney sent back a bill that would remove all penalties for possessing 1 ounce or less of cannabis by those 21 and older.

May 24, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Medical Cannabis a No-Go in Kansas This Legislative Session

State lawmakers adjourned without the Senate acting on a proposal.

May 24, 2022

Mississippi

Signature Drive to Allow Medical Cannabis Businesses Puts Boots on the Ground in Mississippi City

Ridgeland, a city of roughly 24,000, could reverse course and opt in for the state’s medical cannabis program if a petition effort succeeds.

May 23, 2022

Vermont

Vermont Governor Vetoes Bills on Drug Advisory Board, Expungement

Gov. Phil Scott rejected legislation last week that would have created a drug use standards advisory board and expanded eligibility for the expungement of non-violent crimes.

May 23, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Bill Would Allow Employers to Prohibit Cannabis Use For Certain Workers

The legislation takes aim at those who operate heavy machinery, use weapons or any employee whose cannabis use would “put the public at serious risk.”

May 23, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico Tribes Sign Agreement on Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Two tribes have signed an agreement with state officials to recognize the tribes’ authority to collect cannabis sales tax.

May 23, 2022