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Texas Lt. Governor Calls Hemp Sellers 'Terrorists' in Escalating Crackdown

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick called hemp operators "terrorists" as state enforcement threatens a multibillion-dollar industry operating under federal hemp law.

May 23, 2026
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Louisiana Senate Approves Jail Time for Cannabis Use Near Campuses

Louisiana's Senate passed legislation imposing up to one year in jail for smoking marijuana within 2,000 feet of college campuses. The bill now awaits Gov. Landry's signature amid criticism over broad enforcement zones.

May 20, 2026
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Colorado Regulators Target Illegal Hemp Product SalesLegislation

Colorado Regulators Target Illegal Hemp Product Sales

Colorado's Marijuana Enforcement Division announced Monday it will crack down on companies selling intoxicating hemp products outside the regulated cannabis system, citing public safety and market integrity concerns.

Apr 19, 2026
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New York's Cannabis Program Shows Signs of Recovery After Rocky StartIndustry News

New York's Cannabis Program Shows Signs of Recovery After Rocky Start

Five years after legalizing cannabis, New York's market is stabilizing after regulatory delays and illicit competition nearly derailed the program. Housing Works executive details improvements in licensing, enforcement, and supply chain.

Mar 22, 2026
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Missouri Tightens Microbusiness Rules After Licensing Fraud ProbeLegislation

Missouri Tightens Microbusiness Rules After Licensing Fraud Probe

Missouri lawmakers approved cannabis regulations targeting fraudulent microbusiness operators after investigations revealed licensees who didn't actually own or control their operations.

Mar 17, 2026
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SAM's New York Cannabis Critique Contradicts State DataLegislation

SAM's New York Cannabis Critique Contradicts State Data

Smart Approaches to Marijuana claims New York's cannabis program is failing, but state licensing and revenue data paint a more nuanced picture of a market still in early stages.

Mar 16, 2026
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Texas Hemp Businesses Brace for Enforcement Crackdown Amid Rule ConfusionLegislation

Texas Hemp Businesses Brace for Enforcement Crackdown Amid Rule Confusion

Texas hemp retailers face mounting enforcement risks as regulatory confusion over THC products leaves businesses uncertain about compliance, with industry attorneys warning of potential raid increases.

Mar 16, 2026
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Tennessee Finds 650+ Unlicensed Hemp Shops in First Enforcement SweepLegislation

Tennessee Finds 650+ Unlicensed Hemp Shops in First Enforcement Sweep

Tennessee alcohol regulators found over 650 businesses selling hemp products without licenses during inspections of 4,400+ stores in the first quarter of 2024, revealing widespread non-compliance with the state's new hemp regulations.

Mar 15, 2026
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Portuguese Soccer Club Fined Over Cannabis Odor at StadiumInternational

Portuguese Soccer Club Fined Over Cannabis Odor at Stadium

A Portuguese soccer club owned by Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. received a fine after officials detected cannabis odor from stadium stands, raising questions about enforcement in sports venues.

Mar 10, 2026
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Missouri Regulators Push New Rules to Root Out Bad ActorsLegislation

Missouri Regulators Push New Rules to Root Out Bad Actors

Missouri cannabis regulators have proposed new rules allowing them to penalize license holders who knowingly allow individuals with disqualifying backgrounds to exercise controlling influence over operations, even without formal ownership ties.

Mar 3, 2026
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California Seizes Record Illicit Cannabis Despite Tax CutsLegislation

California Seizes Record Illicit Cannabis Despite Tax Cuts

California seized record illicit cannabis in 2025 despite cultivation tax cuts, exposing ongoing challenges for legal operators competing with black market prices.

Jan 29, 2026
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