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Washington Senate Approves Legislation that Allows Regulators to Bolster Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing

The bill, which now goes to the House, would allow the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board to award previously revoked or canceled cannabis retail licenses to social equity applicants.

New Mexico Legislature Passes Medical Cannabis Residency Bill, Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation Advances in Multiple State Legislatures: Week in Review

Medical cannabis legalization bills advanced in Alabama and Kentucky this week, while a bill to legalize the possession and limited cultivation of cannabis for adults cleared the New Hampshire House.

Washington House Approves Bill to Address Racial Inequity in Cannabis Licensing

The legislation would allow regulators to issue previously forfeited, canceled and revoked retail licenses to applicants in a new social equity program.

SEC Alleges Pyramid Scheme Run by Fraudulent Cannabis Business Executives in California, Washington

All told, $4.85 million was tied up in Green Acre Pharms, a licensed cannabis business that never generated returns for investors.

Washington Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Allow CBD in Food

Rep. Drew MacEwen’s bill conflicts with federal regulations, as well as a warning from the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Maximizing Success in Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation: Q&A with Puffin Farm’s Jade Stefano

The co-founder and CEO of the Washington-based sungrown cannabis operation offers insight into maximizing plant health, developing robust cannabinoid and terpene profiles, and more.

House Committee Approves Bill to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition, Michigan Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses: Week in Review

The House Judiciary Committee approved the MORE Act, which would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act.

Washington Bans Vape Products Containing Vitamin E Acetate

Regulators released a bulletin outlining its ban on the production and sale of the products, which is effective Nov. 20.

Washington’s Cannabis Industry Reacts to Emergency Vape Regulations

Stakeholders view the vape crisis as an opportunity for businesses to reevaluate their processes and products—and for regulators to roll out more comprehensive regulations.

Colorado and Washington Regulators Propose Vape Rules, Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce New Cannabis Legalization Bill: Week in Review

Colorado proposed regulations to ban certain additives in cannabis vape products, while Washington adopted emergency rules requiring licensees to disclose ingredients and post warnings.

Washington Adopts Emergency Rules Regarding Flavored Vapor Products

Marijuana licensees must disclose all compounds used to produce or added to inhaled concentrates and extracts, and retailers must post consumer warnings.

DEA Announces Cannabis Research Expansion Plans, Washington Eyes Bill Allowing Growers to Deliver: Week in Review

The DEA has pledged to take steps to approve additional federal cultivation licenses from a pool of applications that have been pending for nearly three years.

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