Less than one-third of California’s 37 licensed cannabis testing laboratories began the new year permitted to test marijuana flower and non-infused pre-rolls, state regulators told MJBizDaily.
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Florida lawmaker proposes 10% THC cap on adult-use marijuana
If Florida voters legalize adult-use marijuana later this year, a Republican state lawmaker wants to ensure that only limited-potency cannabis will be allowed in stores.
Alabama medical cannabis launch blocked again
An Alabama judge this week halted the state’s latest efforts to issue medical cannabis licenses.
DEA confirms it is reviewing marijuana rescheduling recommendation
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is currently “conducting its review” of an earlier recommendation that the agency reschedule marijuana, a DEA official recently told a federal lawmaker.
Alabama vows 2024 medical marijuana launch despite latest legal obstacle
A judge temporarily blocked the issuance of medical marijuana licenses in Alabama until another legal challenge is resolved.
Rescheduling marijuana and the next states to legalize: 7 predictions for 2024
MJBizDaily offers up seven predictions for the U.S. cannabis industry in 2024, including the rescheduling of marijuana.
New PA law could increase medical marijuana dispensary permits by 20%
Up to 30 new medical marijuana dispensaries could open in Pennsylvania under a bill signed into law by the state’s Democratic governor, a potential expansion of 20%.
State cannabis regulators still one step behind questionable THC lab data
Despite widespread acknowledgement from cannabis industry observers that commercial testing laboratories across the country routinely inflate THC potency results, consequences are rare, according to a review of recent state regulatory actions.
New York officials close illicit marijuana operation ahead of legal openings
The day before the grand opening of the first legal adult-use store in Brooklyn, New York state officials celebrated what they vow will be the final shutdown of a longstanding illicit marijuana operation in the borough.
Missouri poised to revoke 11 marijuana social equity licenses
Missouri regulators could revoke up to 11 of the 48 marijuana social equity licenses issued earlier this fall after discovering the applicants were ineligible.
NY on pace for 37 operating adult-use cannabis stores by year-end, gov says
A flurry of potential December grand openings means New York is on track to have 37 adult-use cannabis stores in operation statewide by the end of the year, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Retiring Blumenauer reflects on his marijuana advocacy, makes bold prediction
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who will not seek reelection next year, talks about his role as a marijuana advocate.
