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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.
New Law Brings Secret Shoppers to Oklahoma Weed Dispensaries
A new Oklahoma state law that went into effect this week authorizes regulators to conduct secret shopper inspections of medical marijuana dispensaries.
January 4, 2024
New Washington Law Protects Job Applicants Who Use Weed
Washington workers are now protected by legislation barring discrimination during the hiring process based on an applicant’s use of cannabis while off the job.
January 3, 2024
NY Gov. Vetoes Bill Letting Growers Sell Surplus Cannabis to Tribal Retailers
As cannabis farmers throughout New York cope with the long-delayed market and limited open dispensaries around the state to legally sell their product, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation that would have allowed them to sell surplus cannabis to tribal retailers.
December 29, 2023
New Year Brings Employment Protections for California Cannabis Users
Two bills to protect the rights of California workers who use cannabis off the job go into effect on January 1.
December 28, 2023
New Bill Directs Government Agencies To Disclose Information About UFOs
Congress has passed a bill which may provide greater public transparency with regard to UFO sightings, but some legislators argued the bill does not put enough pressure on government agencies.
December 20, 2023
California Cop Applicants Won’t Be Asked About Prior Pot Use
California’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training amended rules for people applying to become law enforcement agents.
December 14, 2023
New York Gov. Hochul Vetoes Measures To Allow Hemp Seeds in Animal Feed
It's a sad day for all the horses and alpacas out there.
December 12, 2023
Japan Amends Cannabis Law Allowing for Medicinal Products, Criminalizing Rec Use
The previous law prohibited administering or taking cannabis-derived medicines.
December 7, 2023
South Carolina Bill Would Tax, Regulate Delta-8 THC
H. 4628 would impose regulations and a sales tax on hemp-derived delta-8 THC products in South Carolina.
November 30, 2023
New President of Ecuador Makes Drug Possession Illegal Again
Just 48 hours after winning Ecuador’s presidential election, Daniel Noboa has repealed years-old legislation that allowed cannabis, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine users to carry small amounts of drugs.
November 28, 2023