Ohio Senate Panel Takes Up Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law, But Removes Its Tax Provisions
An Ohio Senate panel on Tuesday took testimony on a invoice that may considerably amend the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law—together with by halving the variety of vegetation adults might develop, creating further prison offenses and eliminating sure social fairness provisions. Most testimony heard by the Senate General Government Committee—which is anticipated to vote on […]
South Dakota Lawmakers Kill Bill That Sought To Overturn Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Law
A South Dakota legislative committee has rejected a invoice that might have reversed the state’s voter-approved legalization of medical marijuana. The panel did advance separate laws nonetheless, to take away a authorized protection for medical hashish sufferers who don’t have registry identification playing cards. If enacted, HB 1101, from Rep. Travis Ismay (R), would have […]
Oregon Marijuana Businesses Sue State Over Voter-Approved Law Requiring Labor Peace Agreements For Industry Workers
Two Oregon marijuana companies are suing the state, in search of to dam the implementation of a voter-approved legislation mandating that cannabis licensees enter into labor peace agreements with workers. The corporations—Bubble’s Hash and Ascend Dispensary—filed swimsuit within the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on Wednesday, alleging that the labor coverage requirement is […]
Hawaii Senate Panel Approves Bill To Increase Amount Of Marijuana That’s Decriminalized Under State Law
A Senate panel in Hawaii has permitted a proposal to quintuple the quantity of marijuana that an individual can possess with out threat of felony expenses. The invoice, SB 319, would enhance the quantity of hashish that’s been decriminalized in Hawaii from the present 3 grams as much as 15 grams. Possession of any quantity […]
New Jersey Hemp Companies In Negotiations With State Officials Over New Law Banning Intoxicating Cannabinoid Products
The hemp law has prompted confusion among business owners and state officials since Gov. Phil Murphy signed the law in September. By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor Hemp companies suing New Jersey over a law that bans intoxicating hemp product sales are in “ongoing discussions” that could resolve the dispute, according to a recent court filing. Several hemp […]
Largest U.S. Bank ‘Probably Would’ Work With Marijuana Businesses If Federal Law Changes, Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Says
The CEO of the financial giant JPMorgan Chase says the company “probably would” start providing banking services to marijuana businesses if federal law changed to permit it. As the new Congress gets to work, cannabis industry stakeholders are holding out hope for another bipartisan push to advance marijuana banking legislation. And the head of the […]
New Law Gives Seattle Dispensary Employees Stronger Labor Protections
A newly enshrined ordinance in Seattle will give cannabis dispensary workers in the city stronger labor protections, part of an ongoing effort by leaders to make the marijuana industry more equitable. The ordinance, which took effect last Wednesday, requires covered outgoing cannabis business employers to post “written notice of a change in control” and provide […]
U.S. Forest Service Reminds Employees That They Are Still Subject to Federal Law
On June 22, U.S. Forest Service (USFS) deputy chief for business operations Tony Dixon published a statement exploring the relationship and impact of cannabis on federal employees. “Over the last 10 years or so, our views around the use of marijuana have shifted radically,” Dixon stated. “Many states have legalized use of marijuana for medicinal […]
It’s Official: Maryland’s Cannabis Legalization Law Is In Effect, Sales Already Going Strong – Curaleaf Holdings (OTC:CURLF), Green Thumb Industries (OTC:GTBIF)
Recreational cannabis officially became legal in Maryland on Saturday, July 1 and the rollout was well organized by all accounts, that is if you didn’t mind waiting in line. Medical marijuana cardholders and newcomers had only to show their IDs before they stepped through the doors of the dozens of weed shops that welcomed them all around the state. Nearly […]
Minnesota Breweries See Benefits From State’s Cannabis Law
A new cannabis law in Minnesota has the state’s craft brewers buzzing with excitement. Local news station KARE reports that industry leaders “actually sought more regulations of THC-infused beverages as part of the adult-use cannabis bill, and came away very happy with the legislation Gov. Walz signed into law.” According to the station, the new […]