Beyond 280E relief: The hidden tax audit risks of marijuana rescheduling
Cannabis rescheduling offers Section 280E relief but brings hidden tax audit risks. Operators must audit historical reco…
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Maine Issues Medical Cannabis Patient Advisory Over Contaminated Flower, Pre-Rolls
Maine regulators issue a medical cannabis advisory for contaminated flower and pre-rolls from The B Maine, highlighting …
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Owner of Kansas Hemp Businesses Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Illicit Cannabis Sales
Kansas hemp business owner pleads guilty to federal racketeering charges for illicit cannabis sales, highlighting strict…
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Study: 100% of Cannabis Consumers Say QR-Coded Products Make Them Feel More Protected By Regulators
New study shows 100% of cannabis consumers feel safer with QR-coded products. Learn what this means for brand packaging …
Read more →Georgia medical cannabis continues to grow rapidly despite lack of DEA guidance
Georgia medical cannabis grows rapidly as patient numbers rise, though regulators urgently seek federal DEA guidance to …
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New Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Restrictions Take Effect In Ohio
New Ohio adult-use cannabis rules enforce strict size and potency limits on flower and vapes, forcing dispensaries to au…
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DEA Launches New Registration Forms For Medical Marijuana Manufacturers, Distributors And Testing Labs
DEA launches new federal registration forms for medical marijuana manufacturers, distributors, and testing labs to align…
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Lawsuit Claims New Jersey Lawmaker Set Up Straw Cannabis Business Owners to Cheat Social Equity Rules
New Jersey lawsuit accuses lawmaker of using straw owners to bypass social equity cannabis rules, raising compliance sta…
Read more →How the federal hemp ban treats delta-8 THC differently – and what operators are doing
Learn how the upcoming federal hemp ban impacts delta-8 THC operators, compliance standards, and supply chain strategies…
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California Governor Signs Marijuana Bill Adding New Packaging And Labeling Requirements For THC Edibles And Drinks
California Governor signs AB 2532, requiring THC edibles and drinks to feature the national Poison Help line on packagin…
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Michigan Revokes 20 Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses From Grower
Michigan regulators revoke 20 cultivation licenses and fine a grower $2M for severe compliance violations, highlighting …
Read more →Most Missouri cannabis operators opted out of DEA registration. Was it a mistake?
Two-thirds of Missouri cannabis operators skipped DEA registration after federal rescheduling. Read the business impact …
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Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Program Audit Calls for Increased Oversight
PA audit finds medical cannabis program lacks oversight and consistent inspections. What this means for operators.
Read more →Trump medical marijuana rescheduling order survives initial challenge
Initial legal challenge to federal marijuana rescheduling survives, keeping the process moving forward while broader lit…
Read more →Florida moves to ban celebrity endorsements in MMJ marketing revamp
Florida proposes a ban on celebrity endorsements and tightens MMJ marketing rules as renewal fees jump to $1.3 million, …
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Oklahoma Cannabis Extraction Facility Owner Charged With Murder After Fatal Explosion
Oklahoma cannabis extraction facility owner faces murder charges after a fatal explosion kills two employees, raising in…
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Maine Giving Away 12,000 Lockable Storage Bags Through Cannabis Retailers and Caregivers
Maine OCP expands its Safe Storage initiative, distributing 12000 lockable bags through 140 adult-use and medical cannab…
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Connecticut Cannabis Tax Revenue Up 67% Due to Potency-Based Tax Model
Connecticut cannabis tax revenue surges 67% in Q1 2026 due to its potency-based tax model, despite flat sales growth.
Read more →Connecticut cannabis sales flat, but state collected more taxes. What happened?
Connecticut cannabis sales stayed flat while tax revenue jumped 67% due to a THC potency tax ending Oct. 1. What B2B ope…
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South Carolina Lawmakers Are Letting Hemp THC Products Stay Legal Until At Least Next Year
South Carolina lawmakers shelve bills restricting hemp THC and tightening DUI laws, keeping hemp products legal until ne…
Read more →Senate Advances Youth Safety Bill That Could Complicate Marijuana Businesses’ Online Outreach
The Senate-advanced Kids Online Safety Act may lead to stricter social media moderation, impacting how cannabis brands r…
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Maryland Appeals Court Rules Odor of Cannabis Can Trigger Vehicle Search by Police if Occupants are Underage
Maryland court rules police can search vehicles based on cannabis odor if occupants are minors, clarifying legal standar…
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Massachusetts Should Regulate Marijuana More Like Alcohol And Tobacco, Liquor Store Rep Says (Op-Ed)
MA liquor retailers call for cannabis regulations to mirror alcohol and tobacco standards, signaling potential legislati…
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Bill To Legalize Psychedelic Therapy With New Pilot Program
Massachusetts lawmakers pass a $561M bond bill creating a five-year pilot program to legalize therapeutic access to natu…
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Former Trump official pushes hemp THC ban (Newsletter: July 13, 2026)
Federal push to ban hemp-derived THC threatens market stability; new RLS medical studies and state-level legislative cha…
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AMA Says Marijuana Has Benefits And Risks For Older Adults, While Supporting A Ban On Flavored Cannabis Vapes
The AMA adopts new resolutions targeting flavored cannabis vapes and geriatric use, signaling a potential shift in feder…
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Nebraska Gov. and AG Approve Medical Cannabis Regulations
Nebraska Governor and AG approve medical cannabis regulations, signaling a major step toward establishing the state's re…
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New York Lawmakers Pass Bill to Prevent Inversion of Illicit Cannabis into Legal Market
New York lawmakers pass a bill to define and intercept illicit cannabis, aiming to protect the legal market and support …
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Massachusetts Regulators to Audit Cannabis THC Potency Levels
Massachusetts regulators are launching THC potency audits to curb label inflation. Learn how new compliance thresholds a…
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DEA Launches Online Portal for Registering Medical Cannabis Firms
DEA launches online portal for state-licensed medical cannabis businesses to register federally, gaining recognition as …
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