Oklahoma MMJ Program Forges Ahead; Health Officials Tack On New Restrictions
Wed / Jul 11th
Since Oklahoma voters decided to legalize medical cannabis last month, state officials have fast-tracked the creation of regulatory guidelines for… Read More
Regulations
Navigating the complex regulations surrounding legal cannabis businesses can be difficult. We strive to cover the policy news and changes in regulations affecting cannabis entrepreneurs on a daily basis, from city, to state, to national and international.
Maine Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto, Approve Sweeping MMJ Expansions
Tue / Jul 10th
Maine lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a medical cannabis reform bill on Monday in a sweeping override of Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s… Read More
Oklahoma Officials Release Rules Proposal for State’s Medical Marijuana Authority
Mon / Jul 9th
The Oklahoma State Department of Health released the final draft of rules outlining the state’s newly established Medical Marijuana Authority program… Read More
California Dispensaries Offloading Cheap Product; Shortage Looms with Regulatory Transition Period Ending Sunday
Fri / Jun 29th
On Sunday, July 1, California’s adult-use cannabis industry will undergo a major overhaul. When the industry kicked off in January,… Read More
Maine Legislature Completes Adult-Use and MMJ Regulations
Thu / Jun 28th
Maine legislators passed a bill on Tuesday with sweeping reforms for medical and adult-use cannabis laws in the state, the… Read More
New Vermont Hemp Rules Take Effect July 1
Mon / Jun 25th
New rules for Vermont’s industrial hemp program will take effect July 1, according to a WCAX report. The state-level changes… Read More
Proposal Would Give Maine Municipalities Power to Ban Cannabis Retailers
Mon / Jun 25th
On Friday, Maine state Sen. Roger Katz (R-Augusta) proposed an amendment to a pending medical marijuana reform bill that would… Read More
Industrial Hemp Rules Receive Final Approval in Arkansas
Fri / Jun 22nd
On Thursday, the Arkansas State Plant Board formally approved rules that will allow farmers to begin growing hemp in the… Read More
Washington Updates Cannabis Packaging and Labeling Rules
Mon / Jun 18th
Washington state is updating its cannabis packaging and labeling rules. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) used information… Read More
Conflicting Vermont Cannabis Regulations Cause Confusion for Patients
Tue / Jun 12th
On July 1, Vermont’s new adult-use cannabis laws will go into effect, overlapping the state’s existing medical cannabis rules, the… Read More
Detroit Considers Rules Capping Medical Cannabis Operators
Tue / Jun 12th
Detroit city officials are considering an ordinance that would create new location restrictions for medical cannabis operators and cap the… Read More
Steep Hill Offers Compliance Consulting as California Approaches July 1 Regulatory Launch
Thu / Jun 7th PRESS RELEASE
California’s adult-use cannabis marketplace opened for business in January, and although regulatory compliance has been mandatory for cannabis goods produced… Read More
Michigan Extends Deadline for Unlicensed Canna-businesses to Remain Operational
Thu / May 31st
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is allowing unlicensed medical cannabis dispensaries to remain open until Sept. 15… Read More
California Bureau of Cannabis Control Proposes Extension of Emergency Cannabis Regulations
Fri / May 18th
The California Bureau of Cannabis Control has proposed the state readopt and extend the current, emergency cannabis industry regulations. Previous… Read More
Doug Esposito: Business Insurance for the Cannabis Industry
Wed / May 16th PODCAST
Doug Esposito is the Cannabis Practice Leader for Owen-Dunn Insurance Services, a Sacramento-based shared partners brokerage. In the following interview,… Read More
Washington’s Seed-to-Sale Traceability Issues Persist
Thu / May 10th
In order to address ongoing issues with Leaf Data Systems (LDS) — Washington state’s traceability database, built by MJ Freeway… Read More
Maine Lawmakers Override Gov. Veto of Adult-Use Implementation Bill
Thu / May 3rd
Maine lawmakers have overridden Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of the recreational cannabis implementation bill, setting the stage for sales to… Read More
Boston Regulators Approve Cannabis Zoning Rules
Fri / Apr 13th
The Boston, Massachusetts Zoning Commission has approved regulations that will allow retail cannabis businesses to operate in any of the… Read More
Maine Senate Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill with Veto-Proof Majority
Fri / Apr 13th
Maine’s Senate has passed the bill to implement the voter-approved recreational cannabis laws 24-10, making it veto-proof from Gov. Paul… Read More
Maine House Passes Cannabis Implementation Bill; Senate Could Vote Today
Wed / Apr 11th
Maine’s House has passed a bill that would see the state’s first recreational cannabis licenses issued in spring 2019, the… Read More
Massachusetts Regulators Receive 200+ Applications in First 24 hours
Wed / Apr 4th
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has received more than 200 adult-use cannabis industry applications since they began accepting some applications… Read More
Massachusetts Begins Accepting Some Adult-Use Cannabis Applications
Mon / Apr 2nd
Starting today, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission will begin accepting applications for priority certification as registered marijuana dispensaries and economic… Read More
Michigan Sends More MMJ Dispensary Cease-and-Desist Letters, Still Haven’t Issued a License
Fri / Mar 30th
Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory affairs have sent cease and desist letters to more than 200 medical cannabis businesses… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Adopt Final Rules
Wed / Mar 7th
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has finalized the regulations for the state’s voter-approved recreational cannabis industry, four months before the… Read More