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Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Republicans Consider Changes to State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Law

Lawmakers have said that while they will not seek to overturn the law, they do want to tweak the statute that passed last year to legalize cannabis possession and sales.

January 31, 2022

Illinois

Illinois Supreme Court Denies Request to Allow State to Name Craft Grow License Winners

Cannabis company 1837 Craft Grow LLC had asked the court to modify an order from a lower court that bars state officials from naming the licensees until litigation is settled.

January 31, 2022

Ohio

Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Announces Signature Certification

The initiative petition has been transmitted to the Ohio General Assembly.

January 28, 2022

Top Stories

Minority Cannabis Business Association to Release National Cannabis Equity Report, Digital Research Map

MCBA Executive Director Amber Littlejohn says the data paints a bleak picture of social equity in the industry.

January 28, 2022

California

California Bill Would Set New Deadlines for Courts to Dismiss, Seal Cannabis Convictions

A 2018 law required the state to clear cannabis-related convictions, but many courts have been slow to act.

January 27, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Minnesota Governor Proposes Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization in State Budget

Gov. Tim Walz calls for a tax on adult-use sales and funding for a new Cannabis Management Office, grants for business owners and education programs.

January 27, 2022

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Lawmakers Reintroduce Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Sen. Mary Felzkowski and Rep. Patrick Snyder’s legislation is identical to a bill Felzkowski filed last year.

January 27, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

South Carolina Senate Takes Up Medical Cannabis Debate

The conservative medical cannabis legalization bill faces a tight deadline in both the Senate and the House.

January 27, 2022

California

California Department of Cannabis Control Issues Recall for Flower Contaminated with Black Mold

The state agency issued a product recall for Claybourne Co.’s “Head Banger” flower.

January 27, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Delaware House Committee Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

House Bill 305 cleared the Health & Human Development Committee Jan. 26.

January 27, 2022

Industry Headlines

Papa & Barkley Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Company Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Guy Rocourt promoted to Chief Executive Officer; American Messaging Services LLC CEO J. Roy Pottle appointed to Board of Directors.

January 27, 2022

Cannabis Consumer Trends

Canada’s Cannabis Retail Features 50% YoY Growth in 2021

As December figures come in, Canada’s 2021 sales approach CA$3.9 billion, but retail prices have declined across all product categories.

January 26, 2022