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Iowa Legislators Pass Bills to Tighten Hemp Product Regulations and Broaden Medical Cannabis Access

By / April 4, 2024 /

The Iowa Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to make the rules stricter for consumable hemp products as they become more common. They also voted on a bill to double…

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Cannabis Industry Braces for SCOTUS Review of Chevron Deference

By / April 4, 2024 /

As the cannabis industry eagerly awaits the DEA’s decision on rescheduling, another significant issue is unfolding in Washington, often overlooked but potentially more impactful: the Supreme Court’s scrutiny of Chevron…

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Navigating California’s Rising Cannabis Excise Tax: Catalyst Cannabis Company Leads the Charge

By / April 4, 2024 /

Catalyst Cannabis Company Challenges CDTFA and OAL Over Rushed Regulation 3802 On December 28, 2023, Catalyst’s parent company, HNHPC, Inc., took decisive action by filing a lawsuit against the California…

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Federal OSHA Takes Lead on Cannabis Industry Worker Safety Amid Rising Legalization Rates

By / April 4, 2024 /

Federal OSHA to Address Worker Safety in Expanding Cannabis Industry Despite marijuana’s federal illegality, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) representatives are gearing up to share insights on worker protection…

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Hawaii’s Bid for Cannabis Legalization Stalls as House Leaders Reject Final Hearing

By / April 4, 2024 /

Hawaii Marijuana Legalization Bill Fails to Clear Hurdle in House Finance Committee The long-anticipated endeavor to legalize marijuana in Hawaii this year met an abrupt halt on Tuesday afternoon. Representative…

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Legal Battle Unveils Historical Disputes: U.S. Clashes with Warren DA Over Medical Cannabis Suit

By / April 4, 2024 /

U.S. Department of Justice contends that ‘historical tradition’ and legal precedent should prevail over Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene’s efforts to remove the federal gun ban for medical marijuana…

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Washington, D.C. Council Greenlights 4/20 Medical Cannabis Tax Holiday

By / April 4, 2024 /

Washington, D.C. leaders approve tax holiday on medical marijuana purchases around 4/20 celebration, from April 15 to April 28. The District Council unanimously passed legislation for a tax holiday, supported…

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Tennessee’s Hemp Regulation Reforms: Closing the THCA Loophole

By / April 4, 2024 /

Tennessee’s Proposed Regulations Aim to Close Hemp THCA Loophole   Introduction: Understanding Tennessee’s Hemp Industry Tennessee’s hemp industry has been experiencing rapid growth, with farmers and entrepreneurs capitalizing on the…

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Unveiling California’s Unbounded Brilliance: A Saga Beyond Failed Policies

By / April 4, 2024 /

Introduction: California, the Golden State, has long been hailed as a beacon of innovation, diversity, and cultural richness. Yet, beneath the surface of its vibrant facade lies a complex tapestry…

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Navigating the Shifts in California’s THC Landscape: What You Need to Know

By / April 4, 2024 /

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of California’s cannabis industry, recent shifts in THC levels have caught the attention of stakeholders across the board. As testing procedures tighten and regulations become…

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Virginia Governor Rejects Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Legislation

By / April 3, 2024 /

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin asserts ‘Cannabis poses risks to Virginians’ and raises concerns about the potential impact of legalization on youth health and safety in his veto message Delay in…

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Maryland Cannabis Administration’s Social Equity License Lottery

By / April 3, 2024 /

84% of successful applicants for social equity licenses in Maryland identified as minority- and women-owned businesses The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) recently concluded a lottery to distribute 174 social equity…

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