Upholding California’s law making cannabis legal, the California Supreme Court has depublished a California Court of Appeal decision in JCCrandall v. County of Santa Barbara, so that it has no effect as precedent.

The California Supreme Court’s action eliminates the Court of Appeal’s suggestion that California’s cannabis regulations were unlawful due to cannabis being unpermitted on the federal level.

“We are pleased the Court agreed to address that Court of Appeal decision at the Department of Cannabis Controls’ request, supporting California law and its legal cannabis industry,” said DCC Director Nicole Elliott.
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At the New York State Cannabis Control Board’s (CCB) monthly public meeting today, the group approved over 100 new adult-use cannabis licenses.

According to the CCB, this signals the near completion of the November licensing queue review, saying “This achievement reflects the state’s ongoing efforts to expand access to the regulated market, support small businesses, and create economic opportunities across diverse communities.”

The 101 new license approvals brings the total to 1,614, including 255 CAURD licenses, 55% of which are held by Social and Economic Equity (SEE) licensees.

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A bipartisan and bicameral coalition of 10 Maine lawmakers has introduced legislation to remove certain employment barriers for individuals with past marijuana convictions.

Filed today, the bill is led by Senator Rachel Talbot Ross (D) and State Representative David Boyer (D), with co-sponsorship from both Democrats and Republicans in the Maine Senate and House of Representatives. The measure would amend state law by removing aggravated cultivating of marijuana as a disqualifying offense for employment as a direct access worker in personal care agencies.

Under current law, individuals convicted of certain drug-related crimes—including the cultivation of marijuana under aggravated circumstances—are barred from working in roles that provide direct care to vulnerable populations. If enacted, this legislation would lift that restriction, aligning employment policies with Maine’s broader marijuana reform efforts.
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Today, the Minnesota Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee approved a measure to allow tribal medical marijuana patients to purchase from state-licensed dispensaries while strengthening protections for medical cannabis users.

The bill, sponsored by State Senator Scott Dibble (D), would allow patients enrolled in tribal medical cannabis programs to purchase marijuana from licensed dispensaries across the state. It also allows registered caregivers to cultivate cannabis on behalf of medical marijuana patients if the patient assigns them that right. The measure has been advanced to the Health and Human Services Committee.

Under the proposed changes, businesses with a medical marijuana retail endorsement would be authorized to distribute medical cannabis to tribal patients, provided they verify enrollment in a recognized tribal program. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals on parole or supervised release cannot face sanctions solely for participating in a state or tribal medical cannabis program.
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Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $88,037,944 in total sales for February 2025, bringing the total for FY 2025 to above $1.8 billion, according to newly released data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration.

Of that total, adult-use sales accounted for $66 million, while medical marijuana sales made up the remaining $22 million. The total figure is nearly identical to the $89 million sold in February 2024.

The average price per gram in February remained at $9. Dried marijuana flower led sales, generating $50 million in revenue, followed by concentrates at $26.5 million and edibles at $10.5 million. The remaining sales were classified under the “other” category.
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Hawaii’s Senate Health and Human Services and Commerce and Consumer Protection committees approved an amended version of House Bill 302 today, advancing a measure that would expand access to medical marijuana in the state.

The bill, introduced in January with eight sponsors, would allow doctors and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to certify patients for medical marijuana use via telehealth rather than requiring an in-person visit. Lawmakers also amended the measure to eliminate the state’s list of qualifying conditions, allowing healthcare providers to recommend medical marijuana for any condition they deem necessary.

Currently, Hawaii law limits medical marijuana eligibility to patients diagnosed with a specific set of conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, PTSD, severe pain, and glaucoma, among others. If enacted, HB 302 would remove these restrictions, giving doctors greater discretion in determining who can benefit from medical marijuana treatment.
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