A federal judge in Wyoming rejected an initial challenge to the state’s new restrictions on hemp-derived products brought by would-be sellers of intoxicating goods such as delta-8 THC.
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Raucous cannabis store grand opening has Cookies franchisee in trouble
New Mexico regulators fined the legal entity behind a Cookies-branded cannabis store in Albuquerque $350,000 for five violations of state law during the retailer’s grand opening.
Marijuana rescheduling proposal generates nearly 43,000 comments
The Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana elicited nearly 43,000 public comments before a Monday night deadline, and the vast majority expressed support.
Is hemp the enemy of Florida’s adult-use marijuana initiative?
Florida hemp businesses are lining up to oppose an adult-use marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the state’s November ballot, according to campaign finance forms and MJBizDaily interviews.
Delaware medical marijuana businesses get OK to convert to adult use
Existing medical marijuana businesses in Delaware will be allowed to convert to adult-use sales under a bill signed into law by the governor.
Judge: New York City’s crackdown on illicit cannabis operators can proceed
New York City’s crackdown on unlicensed cannabis sellers can continue, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled.
European cannabis firms banking on higher IPOs in US upon rescheduling
A growing number of European cannabis startups are considering initial public offerings in the United States, where they expect higher valuations in New York than on a London-based exchange.
Feds warn 6 more companies to stop selling delta-8 THC in ‘copycat’ labels
Federal authorities have warned six companies selling products containing intoxicating hemp-derived delta-8 THC in packaging that mimics popular snack-food brands to stop or face consequences.
Trump VP pick Vance opposed marijuana banking but silent on legalization
U.S. Sen. JD Vance, the Ohio Republican whom Donald Trump picked as his running mate for the November presidential election, is no supporter of federal marijuana reform.
Pennsylvania budget doesn’t include adult-use marijuana legalization
Pennsylvania state lawmakers passed an annual budget without the adult-use marijuana legalization – and accompanying revenue – that the governor had planned for.
Curaleaf joins marijuana multistate operators pivoting to hemp-derived THC
Curaleaf Holdings almost exited hemp but instead decided to go all in, joining a growing trend among marijuana multistate operators.
District of Columbia launches crackdown on unlicensed cannabis operators
Authorities in Washington, D.C., have launched a widening crackdown on unlicensed cannabis operators.
