New Mexico Governor Grisham signed the Cannabis Regulation Act, legalizing adult-use cannabis on Monday, April 12, 2021. The law legalizes possession of up to two ounces of cannabis by those 21 and over, and requires the newly-created Cannabis Control Division
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Update: Virginia Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
On April 7, 2021, Virginia legalized adult-use cannabis, allowing adults 21 and over to possess up to an ounce of cannabis beginning July 1, 2021. Individuals will also be permitted to cultivate plants for personal use beginning on July 1,
NY Expected to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, a bill was introduced which reflected a compromise between the New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo. The bill, an amended form of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (also known as the MRTA), contains
CLAIM Act Introduced in the U.S. Senate, Would Give Cannabis-Industry Access to Insurance
Senator Bob Menendez introduced the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana Act (the “CLAIM Act”) on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Jeff Merkley and Rand Paul, and will be introduced in the U.S. House of
SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in the US House of Representatives
A bipartisan coalition of representatives reintroduced The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (“SAFE Banking Act”) on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The SAFE Banking Act was previously passed by the House of Representatives in 2019, and twice in 2020, but
North Dakota House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
The Republican-controlled North Dakota House of Representatives passed an adult-use cannabis bill on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in a 56-38 vote. The bill legalizes possession of up to one ounce for people 21 and older. The bill limits the number
Pennsylvania Senators to Introduce Bi-Partisan Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
An adult-use cannabis bill was announced February 24, 2021 by State Senators Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). The bill would legalize possession of up to 30 grams for those 21 and over, while limiting at-home cultivation to medicinal
New Jersey Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis After Passage of Cannabis Clean-Up Bill
Today, New Jersey’s legislature passed Senate Bill No. 3454, also known as the “clean-up bill.” The clean-up bill sets the penalties for underage possession of cannabis and changes the penalties for underage possession of alcohol to match. There will be
Connecticut Governor Includes Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis in Budget For 2022-2023 Fiscal Year
Governor Ned Lamont introduced his new proposal for legalization of adult-use cannabis with the unveiling of his 2022-2023 budget. This coincided with the release of Gov. Lamont’s proposed bill, titled An Act Responsibly and Equitably Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis. The proposal
Virginia Likely to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Last week, Virginia’s Senate and House of Delegates have both passed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis (S.B. 1406 and H.B. 2312, respectively), and Governor Ralph Northam has indicated he will sign the final legislation into law. Common elements in both bills