Policy & Regulation
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- Policy & Regulation
Optimism Despite Delays: Ireland’s Journey Toward Cannabis Decriminalisation
The Irish Government has approved the establishment of an Oireachtas committee to examine the Citizens’ Assembly recommendations for the decriminalisation of drug use ‘as quickly as possible’.
- Policy & Regulation
EU Signals Increasing Shift in Attitude Towards Cannabis Reform
The European Commission (EC) last week partially approved a new ‘European Citizens Initiative’ focused on cannabis reform, in a move marking an increasing acknowledgment of the changing landscape in regards to cannabis regulation across the European Union (EU).
- Adult-Use
New York Cannabis Regulators Could Soon be Sacked Amid Growing Frustration with License Rollout
New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has doubled down on her criticism of the roll out of the state’s cannabis programme, suggesting she could impose leadership changes at the state’s regulator.
- Adult-Use
Florida Pushes Ahead With Bill to Limit Adult-Use THC Levels Despite it Remaining Illegal
Florida is set to impose limits on the level of THC allowed in adult-use cannabis, despite it not yet being legalized.
- Adult-Use
Minnesota’s Cannabis Regulator Calls for Law Changes to Meet 2025 Adult-Use Rollout
Minnesota’s interim director of the states cannabis regulator has called on lawmakers to amend legislation in order to help it achieve the goal of rolling out an adult-use framework by 2024.
- Adult-Use
New York Judge Prevents Licensing Process Being Halted Again, But Legal Challenges Continue to Mount
Efforts to put New York’s cannabis licensing process on hold once again have been blocked by a federal judge, but fresh legal cases and criticism of the state’s ‘disastrous’ roll out continue to mount.
- Adult-Use
German Government Settles Disputes Over CanG Bill, Malta’s First CHRA Starts Selling Adult-Use Cannabis, & Israel Launches Investigation Into Canadian Imports
Germany’s CanG bill looks to be back on track Germany’s landmark CanG bill is now expected to pass through the Federal Parliament (Bundestag) this month, putting it back on track to come into effect by April 1.
- Adult-Use
Republican Donors Stand to Cash in if Adult-Use Cannabis Approved in Florida
Major Republican donors with a foothold in Florida’s burgeoning medical cannabis industry stand to make big profits if recreational cannabis is legalized.
- Cultivation
New York’s CCB Releases First Details of Home Cultivation Regulations
New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has released details of proposed regulations for home cultivation of adult-use cannabis.
- Adult-Use
Frustration Mounts Among New York’s License Applicants as Authorities Continue Fight Against Illicit Market
In a recent online informational webinar hosted by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), stakeholders expressed discontent and contemplated legal action after learning about the state’s plans for issuing marijuana business licences.
- Adult-Use
Crumbling SPD Support Threatens Future of Germany’s CanG Bill
Germany’s Cannabis Act (CanG) is entering increasingly uncertain territory as support within the coalition’s largest party crumbles, and criticism of the bill begins to surface on multiple fronts.
- Companies
Oregon’s Cannabis Business Owners Call For New Measures to Tackle Oversaturation
Cannabis business owners in Oregon have called on lawmakers to permanently limit the number of new licenses granted in an effort to tackle market saturation.
