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Colorado

New Legislation in Colorado Would Bar Employers From Firing Employees for Cannabis Use

House Bill 1152 would also require employers to let their workers consume medical cannabis on the job, although there are exceptions for certain fields.

February 9, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Utah Cannabinoid Product Board Takes Stance Against Delta-8 THC

The board will share its position with state leaders, who would be responsible for making legislative changes to Utah’s delta-8 policy.

February 9, 2022

Compliance

New York Cannabis Regulators Send Cease and Desist Letters to Unlicensed Businesses

The state’s Office of Cannabis Management warns those participating in illegal sales and ‘gifting’ that they risk receiving state licenses.

February 8, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Says He Will Formally Introduce Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act in April

The long-awaited legislation was released in draft form last summer.

February 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New Federal Bill Aims to Raise THC Limit in Hemp to 1%

The Hemp Advancement Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Chellie Pingree, addresses unresolved issues stemming from the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill.

February 8, 2022

Compliance

Mississippi Electrical Supplier May Pull Plug on Cannabis Businesses

Officials from the Tennessee Valley Authority say they must adhere to federal drug laws.

February 8, 2022

Finance

California Awards $35 Million in Cannabis Equity Grants

The business and economic development funding will go to local jurisdictions to support equity in the state’s cannabis industry.

February 8, 2022

International

UPDATE: Thailand Moves to Decriminalize Cannabis, Setting Bar in Asia

The country of roughly 70 million could influence reform amongst its Southeast Asia neighbors.

February 8, 2022

International

Flora Growth Pursues Research on Cannabinoid-Based COVID-19 Treatment in Colombia

The cultivation company wants to research its patent-pending treatment to gauge “all the potential mechanisms of cannabinoids in preventing infection from the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus.”

February 7, 2022

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Health Bans Vaporized Medical Cannabis Products Containing Non-FDA Approved Ingredients

The department lists more than 600 products on its website that are affected by the ban.

February 7, 2022

Florida

Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary Opens in North Miami

Sunnyside North Miami is operator Cresco Labs’ first Miami area store offering a breadth of brands and products and convenient next-day delivery.

February 7, 2022

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Take First Step Toward Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

The Senate Law & Justice Committee has scheduled a Feb. 7 hearing to vet the issue.

February 7, 2022