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Trulieve Faces State Violations Over Water Pollution at Florida FacilityBusiness

Trulieve Faces State Violations Over Water Pollution at Florida Facility

Florida regulators have cited Trulieve for environmental violations including unpermitted surfaces and stormwater failures at a cultivation facility, raising compliance concerns as the state's largest cannabis operator faces scrutiny.

Apr 29, 2026
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Maine's Unenforced Irradiation Labeling Rule Sparks Industry DebateLegislation

Maine's Unenforced Irradiation Labeling Rule Sparks Industry Debate

Maine regulators haven't enforced a rule requiring labels on irradiation-treated cannabis for two years, creating a transparency gap as the industry debates whether radiation remediation should be disclosed to consumers.

Apr 28, 2026
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FDA Signals Hemp CBD Enforcement Shift, But Industry Wants LegislationLegislation

FDA Signals Hemp CBD Enforcement Shift, But Industry Wants Legislation

The FDA's new hemp CBD enforcement guidance offers temporary relief to the industry, but stakeholders say only comprehensive congressional legislation can resolve years of regulatory uncertainty in the $2 billion market.

Apr 16, 2026
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Nebraska Senator Challenges State's Proposed Hemp RestrictionsLegislation

Nebraska Senator Challenges State's Proposed Hemp Restrictions

A Nebraska senator is challenging proposed hemp regulations from state agriculture officials, accusing them of trying to ban legal products and threatening a $10 million industry employing 2,000 workers.

Apr 14, 2026
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Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Rules, Restores THCA Flower SalesLegislation

Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Rules, Restores THCA Flower Sales

A Travis County judge temporarily blocked Texas from enforcing hemp rules that removed THCA flower from shelves, giving the state's hemp industry a short-term reprieve in an ongoing regulatory battle.

Apr 14, 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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Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Takes Effect March 31 Amid Industry PushbackLegislation

Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Takes Effect March 31 Amid Industry Pushback

Texas retailers must remove all smokable hemp products by March 31 under new state health rules that also impose stricter packaging and testing requirements on edibles.

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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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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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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Colorado Proposes Stricter Marijuana Testing Rules to Combat FraudLegislation

Colorado Proposes Stricter Marijuana Testing Rules to Combat Fraud

Colorado regulators are weighing changes to marijuana testing protocols that would end manufacturer control of product sampling, following revelations that current $15,000 penalties do little to prevent fraud.

Feb 16, 2026
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Oklahoma Proposes 5,000-Plant Cap, 10mg THC Edibles in Regulatory OverhaulLegislation

Oklahoma Proposes 5,000-Plant Cap, 10mg THC Edibles in Regulatory Overhaul

Oklahoma regulators proposed strict new rules including a 5,000-plant cultivation cap, 10mg THC edibles limit, and new wholesale taxes, potentially reshaping the oversaturated medical market.

Jan 30, 2026
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Missouri Clarifies Medical Patients Can Shop Adult-Use DispensariesLegislation

Missouri Clarifies Medical Patients Can Shop Adult-Use Dispensaries

Missouri cannabis regulators reversed their guidance on medical patients shopping at adult-use dispensaries, placing compliance responsibility on consumers rather than creating hard restrictions between the two markets.

Jan 20, 2026
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Essential HR Compliance for Cannabis Businesses in 2026Legislation

Essential HR Compliance for Cannabis Businesses in 2026

Cannabis businesses must address HR compliance in 2026 amid complex labor laws. A comprehensive checklist is essential.

Jan 10, 2026
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Essential CBD and Marijuana Law Guidance for Truck DriversIndustry News

Essential CBD and Marijuana Law Guidance for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers must navigate complex cannabis laws, as CBD use can risk CDL compliance.

Jan 8, 2026
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