Mar 15 2025
South Africa’s cannabis industry is reeling after Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi quietly enacted regulations banning the sale, production, and importation of cannabis-infused food products. The new rules, published by the government on March 7, 2025, have blindsided businesses and consumers alike, effectively outlawing hemp seed oil, hemp flour, and THC-infused edibles. The move comes just …
Mar 15 2025
Legislation has been introduced in the Texas Senate to require state health officials to study the use of MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine as treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Senate Bill 3005 was filed yesterday with the exact language as House Bill 4014, which was introduced by State Representative John Bucy (R) last …
Mar 14 2025
There was over $240 million worth of marijuana sold legally in Michigan in February, as prices dropped to a new all-time low. In February, according to data released today by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), there was $241,295,133.97 worth of adult-use marijuana and marijuana products sold, in addition to $631,498.46 worth of medical marijuana. …
Mar 14 2025
The Washington Senate has passed Senate Bill 5206 in a 39 to 9 vote, advancing the measure to the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee for further consideration. Sponsored by Senators Drew MacEwen (R), Chris Gildon (R), and Derek Stanford (D), the legislation would modify the state’s marijuana advertising regulations by allowing licensed retailers to …
Mar 14 2025
The Maryland Senate Finance Committee has passed legislation to protect fire and rescue workers from employment penalties for medical marijuana use. Filed by Senator Carl Jackson (D), Senate Bill 1023 would prohibit employers from taking adverse actions against fire and rescue public safety employees who are certified medical marijuana patients. If enacted, SB 1023 would …
Mar 14 2025
State Representative James Talarico (D) has introduced House Bill 5307, a measure that would legalize recreational marijuana in Texas, allowing adults 21 and older to purchase, possess, and cultivate cannabis for personal use. The bill, filed today, would establish a regulated market for marijuana, setting up licensing for growers, distributors, and retailers. Under the proposal, …
Mar 13 2025
West Virginia’s House of Representatives and Senate have both voted to approve the same version of House Bill 2354, officially clearing the way for it to be sent to Governor Patrick Morrisey. The measure, which would ban the sale of foods containing certain artificial dyes as well as the food additives butylated hydroxyanisole and propylparaben, …
Mar 13 2025
A Texas bill to expand the state’s Compassionate-Use Program for low-THC medical marijuana products has passed the Senate State Affairs Committee in a 8 to 0 vote. Sponsored by State Senator Charles Perry (R), SB 1505 would allow licensed dispensaries to operate satellite storage locations, a move advocates say would improve access for patients. The …
Mar 13 2025
Legislation that would establish collective bargaining rights for some marijuana workers has been passed by Washington’s full House of Representatives, sending it to the Senate for consideration. Introduced by State Representatives Lillian Ortiz-Self and Mary Fossee in, House Bill 1141 was passed this week by the House by a vote of 55 to 40. The …
Mar 13 2025
New Jersey’s legal marijuana market reached a new milestone in the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting a record $294.1 million in total sales according to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. This marks the highest single quarter since the launch of legal sales in the state, driven largely by the continued growth of the recreational …
