24 articles tagged with "regulation"
Industry NewsNew York regulators ordered a recall of adult-use cannabis products after an investigation found a state-licensed testing lab issued unreliable results over a two-month period.
LegislationVirginia's House and Senate passed competing cannabis sales bills, setting up negotiations to reconcile differences on licensing, local control, and social equity before the March 15 deadline.
Medical CannabisHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Joe Rogan the Trump administration is working across agencies to fast-track psychedelic therapy access, though specific timelines remain unclear.
LegislationSouth Dakota's House voted 41-26 to eliminate the medical marijuana oversight committee. Sponsor Rep. Tim Goodwin calls it unnecessary bureaucracy as the bill heads to the Senate.
Science & ResearchNew research links high-potency cannabis to increased psychosis rates, forcing the legal cannabis industry to reckon with public health concerns as THC concentrations in products far exceed historical levels.
New JAMA study tracking 400,000+ adolescents finds those who used cannabis as teens showed higher rates of psychosis, depression, and anxiety in adulthood, raising questions for regulators and industry.
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.
Science & ResearchCannabis wellness sector examines mental health applications as companies market products for emotional regulation amid growing consumer demand for stress relief.
LegislationAdministrative law judge rules Minnesota's cannabis regulator exceeded its authority by banning hemp retailers from shipping directly to consumers, restoring delivery access after four-month prohibition.
LegislationRep. Glenn Thompson released a 2026 Farm Bill draft maintaining the hemp program while promising to reduce regulatory requirements for cultivators, setting up negotiations with the Senate.
CultureFederal regulations splitting hemp and marijuana into separate markets are creating consumer confusion and dividing cannabis culture, threatening industry unity at a critical policy moment.
LegislationOhio cannabis advocates can now collect signatures for a referendum blocking new marijuana and hemp restrictions, exposing deep industry divisions over regulation and competition.
LegislationNebraska's Medical Cannabis Commission chair resigned after nine months, creating uncertainty for the state's struggling medical marijuana rollout following voter approval.
LegislationNebraska's Medical Cannabis Commission chair has resigned, citing time constraints. Governor Pillen is now accepting applications for the vacancy as the state works to implement its voter-approved medical marijuana program.
LegislationNebraska's Medical Cannabis Commission chair resigned Monday, nine months after her appointment, creating uncertainty for the state's voter-approved medical marijuana program implementation.
Science & ResearchCalifornia has allocated $3 million to develop testing methods that can distinguish cannabis-derived terpenes from synthetic or botanical additives in vape products, potentially reshaping how the state enforces its ban on non-cannabis flavoring agents.
Industry NewsColorado's regulated cannabis vape market shows evidence of hemp-derived product infiltration, raising consumer safety concerns and threatening the state's $1.4 billion legal cannabis industry.
LegislationCalifornia seized record illicit cannabis in 2025 despite cultivation tax cuts, exposing ongoing challenges for legal operators competing with black market prices.
LegislationCampaign finance records show an anti-marijuana organization has spent over $11 million backing ballot measures to restrict legal cannabis in multiple states, marking a coordinated push to roll back legalization.
LegislationSouth Carolina's hemp industry needs regulatory clarity, according to local wellness advocate David Spang, who urges lawmakers to pass smart regulations that protect consumers while maintaining market access.
LegislationHemp industry advocates warn that extending the 2018 Farm Bill instead of passing comprehensive reform will perpetuate regulatory uncertainty for farmers and patients while missing a critical opportunity to establish proper oversight.
LegislationIndiana lawmakers passed legislation to restrict hemp-derived THC products, aligning state law with recent federal bans on synthetic cannabinoids amid industry opposition.
LegislationTrump's marijuana rescheduling sparks a surge in cannabis M&A, signaling industry shifts. Expect more consolidation as regulations evolve.
Industry NewsOhio's cannabis market has surpassed $1 billion in sales in its first full year, marking a significant achievement for the state.
