Maryland has preliminarily legalized cannabis. It would join 20 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing adults to use marijuana recreationally as long as the Maryland General Assembly passes laws governing the use, distribution, possession, regulation, and taxation
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Minnesota CBD – 5mg THC per serving; 50mg THC per package
Changes regarding cannabis law in Minnesota are underway as HF3595 passed as part of an amendment to HF4065 in both the House and Senate and the bill was signed by Governor Tim Walz (D) on June 2, 2022. HF3595 sets
NC Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
Today the North Carolina Senate gave its final approval of Senate Bill 711 to legalize medical marijuana. This occurred just days after giving the initial approval. Prior to the vote, the Senate adopted an amendment which allows for the ten
Update on Status of Illinois Dispensary Licenses
Background
With recent litigation indicating potential further delays for the distribution of additional adult-use dispensary licenses in Illinois, perhaps it makes sense to review how the Land of Lincoln found itself in this position.
On June 25, 2019, Illinois Governor
Proposed Regulations Released in Illinois for Recently Announced 2022 Adult-Use Dispensary License Lottery
On March 15, 2022, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced another planned lottery process to occur later this year, whereby an additional 50 new adult use dispensary licenses would be issued through a new, simplified online application process.[1]
California’s DCC Newly Adopted Emergency Regulation: What Does This Mean For You?
On July 12, 2021, the California Department of Cannabis Control (“DCC”) was born.
Before the DCC, cannabis business owners and licensees had to check and comply with regulations from the Bureau of Cannabis Control, CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division, and the
Minnesota Court of Appeals Decision Deals Possible Blow to Minnesota Hemp Industry
On September 13, 2021, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision upholding a drug conviction that has the potential to significantly harm Minnesota’s growing hemp industry. In State v. Loveless, the Court of Appeals considered whether the defendant
NC Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate Finance Committee
On Wednesday afternoon North Carolina Senate Bill 711, the Compassionate Care Act, was approved by the Senate Finance Committee completing another step in the Bill’s journey to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina. The version of SB 711 the Finance
California Governor Signs Bill Creating Department of Cannabis Control
On July 12, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 141 (AB-141), which creates the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). The DCC will consolidate the three state cannabis programs – the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), the
NC Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill Picks Up Support
Last Wednesday the North Carolina Senate held a hearing on Senate bill 711, The North Carolina Compassionate Care Act. The proposed Act is the newest attempt in an initiative which began in 2009 to permit medical marijuana use in North