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Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Cannabis Advocates File Lawsuit Against Lawmakers For Attempt to Block 2022 Initiative

State legislators are arguing that the group’s petition needed to be approved, not just submitted, ahead of a signature deadline.

May 2, 2022

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Cannabis Legalization Effort Another Senate Bust

The state Senate killed a pair of House-passed bills, one of which would have allowed for adult possession and home cultivation.

April 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Legislation to Protect Louisiana Employees Who Use Medical Cannabis Stalls in Committee

Lawmakers deemed Rep. Mandie Landry’s bill unnecessary since employers can make changes to their policies about medical cannabis and the workplace without a new law.

April 29, 2022

Banking Bill Cannabis Industry

Bankers Associations From All 50 States Urge Senate Leadership to Pass SAFE Banking Act

Members of the American Bankers Association and state bankers associations sent a letter to lawmakers April 28, asking them to include the SAFE Banking Act in the America COMPETES Act.

April 29, 2022

Compliance

Connecticut House Passes Cannabis Advertising, Gifting, Zoning Bill

Ahead of the state’s adult-use retail launch, lawmakers passed legislation to tighten restrictions on gifting and advertising while loosening a zoning provision

April 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Kansas Lawmakers Begin Final Medical Cannabis Negotiations

A House and Senate conference committee met for the first time April 27 to draft a new medical cannabis legalization proposal.

April 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio House Committee Holds Fourth Hearing on Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill

Senate Bill 261, which the House Government Oversight Committee heard most recently on April 27, would streamline the medical cannabis business licensing process and allow physicians to recommend cannabis for any medical condition.

April 28, 2022

California

Legislation Advances to Allow California’s Cannabis Growers to Sell Products at Licensed Events, Farmers Markets

The Assembly Business and Professions Committee passed Assembly Bill 2691 April 26.

April 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Cannabis Misdemeanor Proposal in Veto Session

The attempt by Gov. Youngkin was to establish new penalties for those in possession of more than 2 ounces of cannabis.

April 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Tennessee Lawmakers Table Bill Aimed at Regulating Delta-8 THC Products

House Bill 1927 was not heard during an April 27 House floor session and will not likely be revived unless the Senate Finance Committee calls a special session April 28 to discuss it.

April 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Cannabis Research Center at University of Kentucky

Gov. Andy Bashear used his line-item veto authority to expand the center’s work and allow more flexibility in choosing its oversight board.

April 27, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Europeans Are Ready for Cannabis Legalization: New Poll Reveals 55% Support for Regulated Adult-Use Sales

Hanway Associates released the public opinion poll earlier this month in partnership with Curaleaf, Cansativa and Ince. Here, Hanway Associates’ Charlotte Bowyer breaks down the key takeaways.

April 26, 2022