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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.

Trump Administration Faces September 30 Deadline for Answers on Marijuana Rescheduling

The Trump administration is approaching a September 30 deadline requested by a bipartisan group of House lawmakers seeking answers about how the federal government’s new …

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Rhode Island Orders Hemp Products Above 0.4 mg THC Removed From Licensed Facilities Before December 11

Rhode Island marijuana regulators are directing licensed hemp businesses to remove products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container before a new …

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Cannabis Research Journal Seeks Submissions for Special Issue on Minor Cannabinoids, Deadline April 30

The peer-reviewed journal Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research is seeking submissions for an upcoming special issue focused on minor cannabinoids, an area of marijuana research that …

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The Marijuana Herald Launches Comprehensive Marijuana Laws by State Guide

The Marijuana Herald has launched a comprehensive new Marijuana Laws by State guide providing an up-to-date look at marijuana legalization and regulations across all 50 …

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Alaska Officials Propose Doubling Medical Marijuana Card Validity and Expanding Caregiver Access

Alaska health officials have proposed changes that would double the validity period for medical marijuana cards and allow primary caregivers to serve multiple registered patients. …

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Curaleaf Asks Canadian Regulator to Halt Aurora Share Sales During Takeover Bid

Curaleaf Holdings has asked the Alberta Securities Commission to halt Aurora’s ongoing share sales while its takeover offer remains outstanding, arguing that the sales dilute …

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San Francisco Proposes Rules for Marijuana Cafés, Opens Public Comment Through September 25

San Francisco regulators have released proposed operating rules for marijuana cafés, opening a public comment period on requirements covering on-site consumption, employee training, security and …

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New York’s Highest Court to Decide Major Marijuana Odor Search Question Next Week

New York’s highest court is set to hear arguments next week in a case involving whether the state’s post-legalization limits on marijuana odor searches can …

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Florida Proposes Permanent Medical Marijuana Licensing Framework With $146,000 Fee and Five-Day Application Windows

Florida health officials have proposed permanent rules governing applications for medical marijuana business licenses, retaining a $146,000 nonrefundable application fee and five-day application windows used …

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Los Angeles Revises Marijuana Business Renewal Requirements, Offers One-Time Hardship Extension

Los Angeles has revised compliance deadlines for marijuana businesses renewing their city approvals, offering a one-time hardship extension for applicants and licensees unable to meet …

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Mexico Supreme Court Rules Authorized Marijuana Users Can Make Edibles for Personal Use

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that people authorized to use marijuana recreationally may prepare the drug in foods for their own consumption, finding that the …

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Federal Bill Would Give FDA-Approved Botanical Drugs 12 Years of Market Exclusivity, With Potential Cannabis Implications

A newly introduced federal bill would provide FDA-approved botanical drugs with 12 years of market exclusivity, a change that could have implications for the development …

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