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Legislation and Regulation

Siskiyou County, Calif. Sheriff Seeks to Declare State of Emergency Over Illicit Cannabis Cultivation

Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency for the county to secure more law enforcement funding and tougher laws for illegal grows.

May 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Delaware Adult-Use Cannabis Bill One Vote Shy of House Passage Amidst Key Lawmaker’s Absence

With a colleague out sick, state Rep. Ed Osienski changed his vote to “no” to reserve the right for another roll call on his sponsored bill next month.

May 20, 2022

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

U.S. Virgin Islands Officials Working Toward Approval of Medical Cannabis Regulations

The U.S. territory legalized medical cannabis in 2019, but the Cannabis Advisory Board has yet to finalize the rules for the program.

May 20, 2022

Louisiana

Louisiana House Committee Advances Proposal to Protect Employees Who Use Medical Cannabis

The House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations unanimously approved Rep. Mandie Landry’s House Bill 988, which shields employees from negative consequences if they are a registered medical cannabis patient.

May 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts House Passes Bill to Promote Diversity in State’s Cannabis Industry

The Senate approved similar legislation last month.

May 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Senate Blocks Vote on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Republican-led chamber voted against a procedural motion that would have pulled the legislation from committee and brought it to the floor for a vote.

May 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Adult-Use Cannabis Bills Head to House, Senate Floors

The advancements come after committee approvals of substitute bills that include automatic expungement for cannabis convictions.

May 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Votes Against Changing Cannabis Cultivation Tax

The current taxation system, which is based on the self-reported dollar value of the crops, will remain intact for now.

May 18, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Senate, House Lawmakers Align on Cannabis Legalization; Votes Expected

A key amendment added to companion adult-use bills is scheduled to be considered in committee this week, followed by floor action next week.

May 17, 2022

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Governor Signs Legislation to Increase Funding for Medical Cannabis Enforcement, Crack Down on Illegal Sales

One of the bills signed into law will provide grant funding for county sheriffs to dedicate a full-time deputy to assist with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s compliance visits to medical cannabis operations.

May 17, 2022

Finance

Flora Growth Appoints Holly Bell as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs

Bell joins Flora Growth after working as the Director of Cannabis for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

May 17, 2022

Delaware

Delaware Governor Indicates Openness to Cannabis Decriminalization, Nothing Further

Gov. John Carney’s comments came as a bill to legalize the possession of 1 ounce of cannabis for adults 21 and older sits on his desk.

May 17, 2022