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Washington Lawmakers Send Bill To Create Psilocybin Therapy Pilot Program To Governor’s Desk

A Washington State bill to promote research into psilocybin and create a pilot program to provide therapeutic access to the psychedelic for mental health treatment is heading to the governor’s desk following final approval in the Senate. The chamber first passed the legislation from Sens. Jesse Salomon (D) and Liz Lovelett (D) last month, and […]

Louisiana regulators allowing illegal hemp products on market, audit shows

The Louisiana health department has been allowing 200-plus intoxicating hemp products that violate state law to be marketed and sold, according to a recent audit. Under Louisiana state law, hemp products are limited to no more than 8 milligrams of THC per serving and no more than 1% THC by total concentration. ADVERTISEMENT Products meant […]

Colorado House Approves Bill To Allow Online Marijuana Sales To Reduce Cash At Dispensaries

The Colorado House of Representatives has approved a bill that will allow adults to buy marijuana online—which supporters say will help businesses that have depended largely on cash transactions that put them at risk of crime. The legislation from Reps. William Lindstedt (D), Said Sharbini (D) and Robert Rodriguez (D) passed the House in a […]

Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Finally Heads To House Floor After Clearing 15 Committees

A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota is heading to a floor vote after clearing its final committee stop on Monday. Meanwhile, a Senate panel is scheduled to take up a companion measure later in the day. The House Ways and Means Committee passed the legislation from Rep. Zack Stephenson (D) in a voice vote—marking […]

New York City Sues Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries and Landlords: Case Update

As we discussed here, in February 2023, New York City began filing lawsuits against the landlords and tenants of unlicensed cannabis dispensaries. One litigation that stands out is entitled The City of New York v. The Land and Building Known as 14 First Avenue, et al., Index No: 450378/2023 (the “Land Building Action”).  In the […]

Illinois House Considers Bill Banning Vehicle Searches Based On Weed Odor

Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are considering a bill that would ban police searches of vehicles based solely on the odor of cannabis. The measure, Senate Bill 125, has been assigned to two House legislative committees after gaining the approval of the Illinois Senate in a 33-20 vote late last month. Democratic Senator […]

Delaware Cannabis Bills Head to Governor’s Desk

As of April 14, two cannabis bills have officially been sent to the desk of Delaware Gov. John Carney. House Bill 1 legalizes small amounts of cannabis for personal use, and House Bill 2 establishes regulations for cultivation and sales. Both combined make up the Delaware Marijuana Control Act. According to the Delaware State Constitution, […]

Missouri cannabis companies face product shortages, price hikes after adult-use launch

It didn’t take long for Missouri’s newly established adult-use cannabis market to feel growing pains. The Midwestern market, which launched recreational sales on Feb. 3, is off to a sizzling start and on pace to break $1 billion in sales in its first full year. ADVERTISEMENT But strong demand from medical marijuana patients as well […]