Voters in five states voted Tuesday on whether to legalize cannabis in some form and only one measure passed. In Florida, nearly 56 percent of voters approved Amendment 3 to legalize adult-use cannabis but the measure failed...more
On February 23, 2024, the German Bundestag passed the Cannabisgesetz, or Cannabis Control Bill, making it the third member of the EU to legalize adult-use cannabis. Once in effect, this law will legalize adult-use cannabis...more
On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters voted in favor of Ohio Issue 2, An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis, over the strong objections of Ohio’s governor. Ohio becomes the 24th state to legalize adult-use cannabis and...more
On October 6, 2022, President Biden pardoned all Federal offenses of simple possession of cannabis. On that same day, Biden directed the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to commence the...more
Over the past month, both Delaware and Minnesota have legalized adult-use cannabis. They are the first two states to legalize in 2023 and represent the 22nd and 23rd states to allow for adult-use commercial cannabis markets. ...more
5/31/2023
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On May 11, 2023, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced revised proposed adult-use cannabis regulations. The revised regulations contain some significant changes...more
5/18/2023
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State and Local Government
Marketing of cannabis products, supplies, and stores is tricky. States that are eager to embrace a thriving and lucrative cannabis market are still often hesitant to permit the type of advertising common for other products,...more