A federal marijuana legalization bill reintroduced in the U.S. Senate would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, establish a national regulatory framework and expunge certain federal marijuana convictions. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is being led by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with14 other Democratic senators. …
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Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.
D.C. Councilmember Files Bills Extending Medical Marijuana Licenses and Expanding Enforcement Powers
Three companion measures filed with the D.C. Council would extend conditional medical marijuana licenses for another year while expanding enforcement authority over licensed and unlicensed establishments that sell prohibited substances. The measures were introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) and retained by the Council on Tuesday. B26-0759 is an emergency bill, B26-0760 is a …
Pennsylvania Bill Would Add Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permits for Small and Diverse Businesses
Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed legislation that would authorize six additional medical marijuana dispensary permits, with one issued in each of the state’s six medical marijuana regions. House Bill 2694 was filed today and referred to the House Health Committee. The measure is sponsored by State Representative Nathan Davidson (D), with State Representatives David Madsen (D), …
Gandaki Becomes First Province in Nepal to Approve Medical, Industrial Marijuana Cultivation Bill
A provincial legislature in Nepal has unanimously approved a bill allowing the regulated cultivation of marijuana for medical and industrial purposes, marking a milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to revive a legal cannabis industry. The measure, passed by the Gandaki Provincial Assembly, establishes a framework for licensing, regulating and overseeing marijuana cultivation within the …
D.C. Council Holds Public Hearing on Four Medical Cannabis Bills
The D.C. Council recently held a public hearing covering four different medical cannabis-related proposals, including one that would allow alcohol manufacturers to produce medical cannabis beverages and one to extend conditional medical cannabis licenses. The hearing, held by the Committee of the Whole and chaired by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), focused on B26-0259, B26-0346, …
North Carolina Senate Approves Bill Restricting Hemp-Derived THC Products, Kratom and Xylazine to Governor
North Carolina’s Senate has given final approval to legislation that would impose new restrictions on hemp-derived consumable products, approving changes to the bill that were approved by a conference committee. If the House gives the proposal one final vote of approval it will be senate to Governor Josh Stein for consideration. The measure is sponsored …
New Jersey Assembly Bill Would Allow Liquor Stores to Sell Low-Dose THC Beverages, Senate Companion Already Filed
A New Jersey Assembly lawmaker filed companion legislation yesterday to a Senate bill introduced earlier this month, with both measures allowing liquor stores to sell low-dose THC beverages. Assembly Bill 5338, filed June 28 by Assemblymember Michael Venezia (D), was referred to the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee. The measure is a companion …
President Trump Continues to Support Cannabis Banking Reform, Says Advisor
An advisor to President Trump tells The Marijuana Herald that the president continues to support federal cannabis banking reform, including newly filed legislation in the U.S. Senate. The longtime senior advisor said Trump “continues to support cannabis banking, including legislation filed today in the Senate.” The advisor also said Trump plans to publicly back the …
D.C. Council to Hold Public Hearing Next Week on Four Medical Cannabis Bills
The D.C. Council is set to hold a public hearing next week on four medical cannabis bills, including proposals dealing with license timelines, retailer product preparation, cannabis-infused beverages and how certain location and protest rules apply to licensed businesses. The July 2 hearing will be held by the Committee of the Whole, chaired by Council …
Georgia’s New Medical Cannabis Law Takes Effect July 1, Expanding Patient Access
Georgia’s new medical cannabis law takes effect July 1, bringing several major changes to a program that has long been among the more restrictive in the country. Senate Bill 220, titled the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on May 12 after receiving bipartisan approval from lawmakers. The …
