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Get the latest information on current national and local laws, regulations and restrictions for the use of medical and recreational cannabis.
Pennsylvania Bill Gives Medical Cannabis Patients DUI Protection
A Pennsylvania bill approved last week by a legislative committee would protect registered medical cannabis patients from prosecution under the state’s zero-tolerance policy for THC.
North Carolina Gov. Signs Bill Marking Legal Hemp Permanent
North Carolina's pilot hemp program is now here to stay.
House Panel Approves Amendment to Protect State Legal Cannabis Programs
A House legislative panel has approved an amendment to a budget bill that prohibits the federal government from interfering with adult-use cannabis programs legal under state law.
New Washington, D.C. Policy Lets Adults ‘Self-Certify’ for Medical Cannabis
A Washington, D.C. ordinance eliminates the requirement that patients receive a doctor’s recommendation to apply for a medical cannabis card.
Texas Supreme Court Bans Smokable Hemp Production, Sales
Texas maintains a ban on smokable hemp, which could lead to millions of dollars lost in tax revenue when companies move out of state to operate.
Supreme Court Takes On Abortion, Guns, Prayer in School—But Not Weed
An emboldened, conservative Supreme Court has churned out a torrent of seismic decisions in the last week.
Maryland Court: Cops Can Stop, Question Someone Who Smells of Pot
However, the court said that possession of less than 10 grams of the drug is still not a crime in Maryland.
Oregon County Proposes Ban on Psilocybin Therapy
The Linn County, Oregon county commission has approved a proposal to have voters decide on banning psilocybin treatment centers authorized by a 2020 statewide initiative.
Senate Committee Passes Amendment to Loosen Restrictions for Applicants With Cannabis History
A recent amendment approved by a Senate Committee would prevent disqualification for intelligence agency applicants with a history of cannabis consumption, if passed.
SAFE Banking Act Dropped From China Competition Bill
A bill to allow financial services to businesses in the legal cannabis industry was dropped from a China competition bill after passing in the House of Representatives but failing to gain the approval of Senate negotiators.