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DEA judge’s choice of marijuana rescheduling participants tilts toward opponents

Every party that applied to argue against moving marijuana to Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act has full standing to participate in an upcoming landmark hearing, a top U.S.…

News November 20
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US cannabis license numbers decline in Q3 despite rapid growth in emerging markets

The number of active U.S. cannabis business licenses continued to decline through Q3 2024 as established market reductions outpaced emerging market growth.

News November 20
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Senate Farm Bill draft signals bipartisan desire to solve intoxicating hemp problem

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow released a proposal that redefines hemp to address cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC as well as the so-called “THCA loophole.”

News November 19
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Minnesota bars two-thirds of marijuana social equity applicants from lottery

About two-thirds of the 1,817 adult-use marijuana social equity license applicants in Minnesota were denied access to the state’s license lottery, which is expected to be held the week of…

News November 19
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Massachusetts issues first cannabis research license

Massachusetts regulators have issued the state’s first cannabis research facility license to a unit of multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings.

News November 19
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DEA hints more marijuana rescheduling participants possible as some drop out

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration could allow more participants to testify at upcoming hearings concerning marijuana rescheduling in addition to the initial 25 who were designated in October.

News November 19
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Missouri’s double-tax practice on cannabis is unconstitutional, court rules

Local governments in Missouri can add a 3% local tax on marijuana products to state sales tariffs, but the law forbids cities and counties to “stack” local levies on top…

News November 18
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Judge allows New York hemp operators to remove signs claiming illicit activity

A New York state judge has ruled that hemp businesses can remove signs posted outside their businesses by law enforcement agencies that describe them as “illicit cannabis” stores.

News November 18
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Georgia to allow more medical marijuana dispensaries since patient rolls top 25K

With the number of people enrolled as medical marijuana patients in Georgia hitting 25,000 over the weekend, the state agency that operates the program can authorize more dispensaries to open.

News November 18
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