Jan 14 2025
Legislation allowing on-site cannabis consumption establishments and regulated cannabis events has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Maryland Senate. Senate Bill 215 has been scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Finance Hearing on January 30 at 1pm. Companion measure House Bill 132 has been assigned to the House Economic Matters Committee, but …
Jan 14 2025
A study by researchers from Oregon State University and Washington State University has found that high-potency cannabis may improve mood and decrease anxiety in young adults, while having no affects on emotional regulation. Published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical & Experimental, the study “used a novel methodology to examine the acute effects of high-potency cannabis flower …
Jan 14 2025
The South Carolina Senate took a step forward today in the consideration of medical marijuana legislation as Senate Bill 53 was assigned to the Committee on Medical Affairs. Filed in December by State Senator Thomas Davis, the bill proposes the creation of a legal framework for the medical use of marijuana in South Carolina. It …
Jan 13 2025
Legislation to limit the density of licensed marijuana stores has been filed in the New York Senate. Today, New York State Senators Nathalia Fernandez and Joseph Addabbo, both Democrats, introduced Senate Bill 1769, proposing significant amendment to the state’s cannabis law to address the proximity of licensed cannabis stores. The bill would prevent new cannabis …
Jan 13 2025
Today, Indiana State Senator Greg Taylor (D) introduced a measure to establish a comprehensive medical marijuana program. Senate Bill 400 has been assigned to the Committee on Health and Provider Services. Notably, this filing comes just five days after State Representatives Jim Lucas (R) and Shane Lindauer (R) introduced House Bill 1178, which also seeks …
Jan 13 2025
Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen (R) has introduced Senate Bill 5206, a proposal seeking to amend the state’s marijuana retailer advertising regulations. The legislation, which has been referred to the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee for consideration, outlines significant modifications to advertising restrictions for licensed cannabis businesses. These changes primarily address signage, advertising content, and …
Jan 13 2025
New Mexico’s legal marijuana market generated over $48 million in sales in December, bringing the 2024 total to well above $500 million, according to data released today by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department. In total, there was $48,721,851.36 worth of marijuana sold via licensed retail outlets and dispensaries in December, spread across 1,177,712 …
Jan 13 2025
New York legislation to update the state’s laws around cannabis showcase events has successfully passed the Senate Rules Committee and been ordered directly to a third and final reading by the full Senate. Senate Bill 818, filed by Senator Michelle Hinchey, introduces a framework for temporary “pop-up” events, where licensed businesses can promote their products. …
Jan 13 2025
DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney has canceled a series of marijuana rescheduling hearings, scheduled to start January 21 and run through March 6, halting proceedings for at least three months. This decision stems from allegations of improper conduct by DEA Administrator Anne Milgram and other officials, though Mulrooney ultimately rejected calls to remove the …
Jan 13 2025
Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal has ruled that law enforcement officers cannot conduct warrantless vehicle searches solely based on alerts from trained police dogs. The decision highlights the inability of drug-sniffing dogs to differentiate between legal and illegal cannabis products, such as medical marijuana and hemp-derived products. Judges noted that during a vehicle search …
