SAFE Banking Act Passes in the House (Again)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday morning the House of Representatives approved an updated version of the SAFE Banking Act, which provides guidance to financial institutions that are willing to work with legal cannabis businesses. The approved amendment to protect financial institutions that service state-legal cannabis businesses from...
Colombia (Finally!) Legalizes Dried Medical Cannabis Flower Exports
Colombia gave the go-ahead for exports of dried cannabis for medical and other industries. The Latin American country took another step to develop its marijuana industry, where progress has been slow despite its high potential. After initially being strongly opposed to legalization, President Ivan Duque signed a decree lifting a...
The True Cost of the Cannabis Potency Tax
Editor's Note: This article was published in the spring 2021 issue of Cannabis & Tech Today. New York has since legalized adult-use cannabis consumption. The author's perspective on potency taxes remains relevant, as several states are considering similar proposals. As New York continues to slow-step its way towards adult-use...
Federal Cannabis Decriminalization on the Horizon
New legislation was introduced Wednesday that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, removing it from the list of federally controlled substances. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would empower states to implement their own cannabis laws. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and several other Senate...
Mexico Decriminalizes Adult-Use Cannabis in Remarkable Move
These are historic times for Mexico. On June 28, Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis. The Court’s 8-3 ruling came in response to increased calls for decriminalization, with the goal of reducing drug-related cartel violence in the region. Prohibition was declared unconstitutional in 2018...
Quick Hits: Open Cannabis Consumption in Near Future
New Jersey Planning Board passes legal cannabis zoning that allows consumption lounges. New products & businesses normalizing cannabis. Cannabis news, now.
Breaking News: Connecticut Legalizes Cannabis
Connecticut will be the fifth state after New York, New Mexico, Virginia, and technically New Jersey, that approved legalization this year.
Historic Federal Bill Introduced to Decriminalize Drug Possession
50 years after the "war on drugs," U.S. House Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman and Cori Bush have revealed a bill to decriminalize drug possession.
5 Laws Every Vape Company Owner in the U.S. Should Know
It’s always an advantage to know the vaping laws governing the marketing, sales, and use of vape products, especially if you’re a company in the e-cigarette industry. In the U.S, the sales and use of vape pens, liquid nicotine, e-cigarettes, e-liquids, or bulk import of such products aren’t without a list of requirements and...
Ya’ll, Alabama Just Became the 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
On Monday, Alabama became the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, becoming the second market in the Deep South.
A Lot is Going on With Legalization in Louisiana
From cannabis possession being decriminalized to Louisiana lawmakers preparing to vote to legalize adult-use cannabis consumption, a lot is happening for legalization in Louisiana.
The State of Cannabis in Colorado
How has legalization impacted Colorado? Let's take a look at the numbers and metrics shaping the state and its residents in this data-filled article from AskGrowers.com.
North Carolina Legislators Propose Bill to Legalize Marijuana
On April 20th, the widely celebrated holiday honoring the marijuana plant, North Carolina lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize cannabis.
Considering Opportunities for the Upcoming Federal Taxation of Cannabis
When recreational cannabis is legalized and taxed, additional issues must be sorted out to create a robust, well-regulated industry.
Calif. Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill Passes First Committee
A bill that would decriminalize psychedelics in California has passed the state Senate Public Safety Committee by a 4-1 margin.
Virginia Legalizes Possession, Home Cultivation of Cannabis
Virginia's Democratic-controlled Legislature passed a bill legalizing the simple possession of small quantities of marijuana on Wednesday.
New Mexico Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
The New Mexico Legislature approved legalizing recreational marijuana Wednesday evening, extending legal cannabis sales across the American Southwest.
New York Cannabis Prohibition Goes Up In Smoke: MRTA, the bill to legalize the responsible adult-use of cannabis, passes.
The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), passed in the Senate and Assembly on Tuesday night, and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed it into law Wednesday morning.
Biden Administration Firing Staff for Past Cannabis Use
The Biden administration has admitted to firing at least five staff members, suspending several others, and placing even more staffers into a remote work program as punishment for previous consumption.
SAFE Banking Act to be Reintroduced in House of Representatives Today
The SAFE Banking Act will be reintroduced in the House of Representatives today, which would allow financial institutions to work with cannabis businesses.
Mail Ban: How This Crisis Will Effect the Cannabis Vaping Industry
The cannabis vaping industry is facing a crisis that could make it difficult for patients to receive their medicine.
Inside the Legislation Shaping the Cannabis Industry in 2021
Over the next year, legislation vital to the emerging cannabis business sector is on the docket. Learn about the key bills pending before Congress.
Morocco Plans to Allow Cultivation, Export, Sale of Cannabis
According to Reuters, Morocco plans to allow the cultivation, export and domestic sale of cannabis for medical and industrial use, the government said.
New Jersey (Finally) Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to legalize the retail sale of cannabis for adults.
Florida Legislators Trying to Cap THC in Smokable Medical Marijuana
Despite overwhelming evidence in support of medical marijuana, Florida Legislature is in talks to cap THC levels in smokable medical cannabis.
13 Pot Prisoners Pardoned by Trump During Final Hours in Office
Former President Donald Trump pardoned thirteen pot prisoners during his last remaining hours in the office, around midnight on Wednesday.
NY Gov. Cuomo Announces 2021 Marijuana Legalization Push
If Governor Andrew Cuomo has anything to say about it, New York will soon have its own legal marijuana market. Cuomo announced Wednesday, January 6, 2021, he will pursue legislation to legalize marijuana in New York. This would end marijuana prohibition in New York State and create a system to tax and regulate cannabis in a manner...
Which States Are Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana in 2021
In recent years, states around the country have been rapidly pushing to legalize cannabis. Don't expect anything different in 2021. Some 15 states have already legalized adult-use recreational marijuana, as has Washington, D.C. In 2018, Canada was legalized nationwide. Even Mexico is on the cusp of passing similar...
Exclusive: DEA To Bar Federal Licenses For Many State Legal Marijuana Businesses
The DEA is expected to issue a rule Friday morning that will be a serious issue for current marijuana grow operations and a variety of other businesses. Documents obtained by Cannabis & Tech Today detail a significant byproduct of any potential federal legalization. The rule is from the Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement...
Public Policy's Approach To Cannabis Versus Alcohol
The unbalanced laws and policies surrounding alcohol and cannabis may be due to vastly differing perceptions of the substances in mainstream society.
