States struggle to set rules for hemp intoxicants such as delta-8 THC
Many U.S. states considered new laws to regulate hemp-derived intoxicants such as delta-8 THC this year, but few settled on how to do it.
Hawaii medical marijuana dispensaries soon can sell gummies, brownies
Hawaii is poised to revamp its medical marijuana product offerings with the addition of popular edibles such as gummies and brownies.
Hawaii medical marijuana industry reports slumping sales in recent years
Strict regulations in Hawaii are hampering the growth of the state’s medical cannabis industry, causing sales to drop off and making the regulated market uncompetitive with the illicit market, according to a new report.
Several states in play to legalize marijuana this year through legislation
Marijuana legalization through state legislatures heated up in 2021, and that trend likely will continue this year as lawmakers in several states are expected to legalize either recreational or medical cannabis.
Hawaii medical marijuana dispensary gets reprieve after briefly losing license
A medical marijuana dispensary on the Hawaiian island of Maui that briefly lost its business permit received permission to resume operations as of May 28, but the company still must submit several years of financial records to guarantee it won’t lose its license again.
Financial-violation allegations cost Maui cannabis dispensary its license
Hawaii regulators ordered a medical cannabis dispensary on the island of Maui to close immediately because of the company’s “ongoing failure to submit annual independent financial audits.”
Marijuana regulators across US to share best practices, offer advice
Marijuana regulators from 19 states have established a nonpartisan organization to share best practices and industry knowledge.
