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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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Texas Slashes Hemp Licensing Fees But Imposes Strict THC CapsLegislation

Texas Slashes Hemp Licensing Fees But Imposes Strict THC Caps

Texas health officials cut hemp retail licensing fees to $1,000 while imposing strict 'total THC' testing that could eliminate most current products from store shelves.

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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Rhode Island Cannabis Regulators Face Pressure on Lottery Licenses

Rhode Island cannabis regulators are under pressure to finalize their lottery system for 20 new dispensary licenses by May, as applicants who've invested time and money demand clarity on the selection process.

Feb 22, 2026
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Missouri Auditor Finds License Scoring Flaws in 2019 Cannabis ProgramLegislation

Missouri Auditor Finds License Scoring Flaws in 2019 Cannabis Program

Missouri's auditor found significant flaws in how the state scored 2019 medical marijuana license applications, leading to costly lawsuits. State regulators are disputing the findings.

Feb 19, 2026
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Alabama Halts Dispensary Opening as Legal Challenge ContinuesLegislation

Alabama Halts Dispensary Opening as Legal Challenge Continues

Alabama's medical cannabis commission extended a stay blocking Yellowhammer Medical from opening three dispensaries, citing ongoing court challenges to the licensing process.

Jan 29, 2026
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Virginia Proposes $10M Fee for MSOs Seeking Adult-Use LicensesLegislation

Virginia Proposes $10M Fee for MSOs Seeking Adult-Use Licenses

Virginia regulators propose charging MSOs $10 million to convert medical licenses for adult-use sales, while reserving half of new retail licenses for social equity applicants in the state's delayed recreational market.

Jan 28, 2026
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