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Legislation and Regulation

12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025

Cannabis Business Times is reading the nation’s legalization palm once again to predict which states will enact cannabis reform this year.

February 26, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

DOJ Will No Longer Defend Administrative Law Judges From Removal

The announcement could bolster MMJ International Holdings’ ongoing lawsuit against the DEA over a medical cannabis research application.

February 25, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

7 US House Republicans File Bill to Prevent 280E Tax Relief for Cannabis Businesses

The legislation, sponsored by Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington, is similar to a bill recently offered by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb.

February 24, 2025

New Hampshire

New Hampshire House Passes Adult-Use Legalization Bill Absent of Licensed Program

The legislation would legalize cannabis use and possession for those 21 years and older but omits a marketplace for cultivation and dispensary sales.

February 21, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

US Congressman’s Bill Would Provide Veterans Access to Cannabis From VA Doctors

Florida Republican Brian Mast reintroduced the Veterans Equal Access Act to allow government health care providers to recommend medical cannabis.

February 20, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

2 US Senators Work With Prohibitionists to Stop 280E Relief Under Cannabis Rescheduling

Sens. James Lankford and Pete Ricketts worked with Smart Approaches to Marijuana on legislation to block potential tax relief under Schedule III.

February 10, 2025

SAFE Banking Act

Senate Banking Committee Witness Urges Members to Improve, Pass SAFE Banking Act

Aaron Klien, of the Brookings Institute, told lawmakers that legislation for the cannabis industry needs to address ‘costly and unproductive’ SAR filings.

February 5, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

Key Regulatory Changes in Colorado’s Marijuana Industry – What Businesses Need to Know

A law to streamline the state’s regulations for marijuana licensees will take effect Aug. 7.

August 7, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

US House Republicans Nix States’ Rights Cannabis Amendment, Focus on Blocking Rescheduling

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that aims to prevent the DOJ from using funds to reclassify cannabis while allowing it to interfere with state cannabis laws.

July 10, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Cannabis Legalization and Reform: Where Are We in 2024?

U.S. cannabis reform hasn’t come easy amid a divided Congress, but plenty of opportunities remain on the table for the remainder of the year.

April 20, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Delaware Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Financial Entities Serving Cannabis Industry

State Treasurer Colleen Davis endorsed the legislation, which aims to provide state-level protections for banks and credit unions.

March 27, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Schumer Says He’ll ‘Turn’ to Cannabis Banking Bill Soon

The U.S. Senate majority leader mentioned the SAFER Banking Act among a short list of legislative priorities this year.

March 7, 2024