The cannabis industry in New Jersey is undergoing a transformation, with an increased emphasis on safety, transparency, and quality assurance. During its February 18th public meeting, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory...more
In an effort to address a variety of concerns that have arisen over the past several years related to “lab shopping” for the most favorable cannabis test results, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (the...more
As a result of a legal challenge by the Oregon Cannabis Industry Alliance and cannabis cultivators in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) aspergillus fungus testing rule for marijuana, marijuana products, and...more
Maryland House Bill 556 (cross-filed with Maryland Senate Bill 516), introduced on February 3, 2023, contains essential provisions for any person or entity interested in participating in the cannabis industry in Maryland....more
On April 8, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) used a Friday news dump to release good news on the Mississippi medical cannabis front. We now have a clearer and fuller picture of how the state will regulate testing...more
Although more and more pet owners are turning to CBD products to treat their pets, new action by the FDA is a stark reminder that those CBD pet products found on-line and in stores are considered illegal at the federal level....more
On October 31, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a long-anticipated interim final rule on the production of hemp - defined as cannabis plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not...more
On October 31, 2019 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published an Interim Final Rule (84 FR 58522) establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program and outlining a regulatory framework for monitoring hemp...more