Outdated state regulations are stifling the cannabis industry

A comprehensive reset of state regulations is essential to unlock the full potential of the burgeoning cannabis market.

Health Canada eases cannabis industry burden in regulations update

Health Canada has updated regulations governing the nation’s cannabis operators to address industry challenges while keeping intact public health and safety standards.

Georgia hemp community responds to hurricane, new regulations

The Georgia hemp industry was tasked with the dual challenge of navigating a hurricane and new regulations governing allowable products over the past week.

Japan updates CBD regulations, retains strict THC caps

Japan released long-awaited guidance for CBD manufacturers after amending the Cannabis Control Act to include strict THC limits for CBD products.

California issues emergency regulations to ban intoxicating hemp products

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday issued emergency regulations for intoxicating products derived from hemp.

US alerts hemp sector to new Chinese CBD regulations

China is shifting its regulations on CBD production that could lead to legalized production in the East Asia country, according to a memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

States struggle to implement effective environmental regulations for marijuana

The cannabis industry’s outsized impact on the environment – especially high energy and water use – increasingly is catching the attention of regulators, and some states are developing marijuana-specific environmental regulations in response.

Proposed THC regulations threaten Japanese CBD industry

If the Japanese government implements proposed THC limits, more than 90% of CBD products currently on the market will fail to meet the standards.

Illinois’ medical marijuana expansion, hemp regulations hit road block

Illinois lawmakers ended this legislative session Wednesday without addressing medical marijuana expansion or regulations for hemp products.

Delaware releases proposed regulations for adult-use marijuana sales

Marijuana operators, other stakeholders and the general public in Delaware have until June 3 to weigh in on a litany of proposed business rules and regulations related to the rollout of adult-use sales next year.

Maine rolling out new marijuana retail, packaging regulations

Maine is ushering in new marijuana regulations that will make shopping at cannabis retailers more akin to liquor stores.

Colorado enacts new laws and regulations for marijuana industry

New cannabis laws and regulations went into effect Monday in Colorado addressing online sales, intoxicating hemp products, testing and hospitality.