Colorado Governor Signs Psychedelics Bill
On May 23, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law a bill establishing a regulatory framework for psychedelics. SB23-290The bill, also known as the Regulation and Legalization of Natural Medicines,…
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Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Delta-8 THC
Medical and adult-use cannabis is still illegal in Tennessee, but it’s very easy to find hemp-derived delta-8 THC products marketed as psychotropics, such as Vape Cart and Dove. However, the…
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Washington Governor Signs Bill to Protect Employees from Drug Testing for THC
Washington state will soon take steps to protect employees from pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in a variety of settings. Governor Jay Inslee signed it on May 9. Senate Bill…
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New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Extending Tax Deductions to Cannabis Companies
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law this week giving licensed cannabis businesses a standard business tax credit, aimed at making the state’s regulated marijuana industry more viable. The…
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New York Governor Signs Legislation To Reign In Illicit Weed Market
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed into law a bill to govern the state’s illegal marijuana market, including fines of up to $20,000 a day for unlicensed cannabis…
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Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses
Washington plans to add dozens of cannabis retailers to its existing adult market over the next decade after the governor signed the bill into law on Monday. The bill, signed…
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Kentucky Gov. Signs Bill To Regulate Delta-8 THC
Until now, intoxicating hemp-derived products were freely available in Kentucky under the 2018 Farm Bill, but that’s about to change. Signed a bill to regulate hemp-derived delta-8 THC products. House…
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Washington, D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Pot Bill
The recently passed bill Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0113) was sponsored in February 2021 by Washington DC Council President Phil Mendelson. The Washington, DC Council passed unanimously on…
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New York Gov. Hochul Signs Bill To Expand Industrial Hemp
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Tuesday A bill aimed at expanding the state’s industrial hemp industry. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Senator Michelle Hinchey, is intended…
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Biden Signs Bill To Expand Medical Cannabis Research
President Joe Biden last week signed into law a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding and streamlining medical cannabis research. The law, called the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act,…
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Kentucky Governor Signs Executive Order To Allow Use of Medical Cannabis
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday signed an executive order allowing some patients to use medical marijuana. You will be able to use cannabis. “Kentuckians suffering from chronic and…
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California’s Newsom Signs Bill To Offer Alternative Plea For Those Facing Drug Charges
California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn praise from drug reform advocates after he signed a bill last month that would create alternative petition options for individuals facing certain drug convictions.…
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Arkansas Supreme Court Signs off on Legalization Ballot Measure
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that state voters will have a chance to decide which recreational marijuana proposals will be included in this November ballot. The decision ends…
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Denver Signs off on Weed Delivery for Social Equity Companies
On Monday, the Denver City Council approved measures designed to bolster the city’s cannabis delivery service and put those individuals adversely affected by the war on drugs right. Axios Report…
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Newsom Signs Bill Protecting California Workers Who Smoke Off-the-Clock
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed Several bills have been enacted that aim to “strengthen California’s cannabis laws, expand the legal cannabis market, and remedy the harm of cannabis…
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Massachusetts Governor Signs Cannabis Social Equity Bill
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill Thursday to amend the state’s marijuana laws, authorizing the addition of a social equity clause and other changes to cannabis regulations in the…
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New York Gov. Signs Smoking Ban in State-Owned Beaches, Parks
New Yorkers who want to enjoy smoke and talk on one of the state’s beaches and parks may want to rethink. State Democratic Governor Kathy Hokul signed a bill last…
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Alabama Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Bill Into Law
Alabama Governor Kay Ivy signed a law on Monday to legalize medical cannabis in the state. Medical marijuana legalized in Alabama After the Alabama Legislature passed the bill with 68-35…
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