Virginia: Gov. Youngkin Moves to Re-criminalize Personal Possession of Marijuana

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is seeking to re-criminalize certain activities specific to the possession of marijuana in Virginia.  The Governor has proposed an amendment in the nature of a substitute to SB 591 which would create two new misdemeanors for personal marijuana possession.  Currently, the personal possession of more than one ounce of marijuana by […]

$100 Billion in Weed Revenue in 2022

Despite the questions regarding whether the tax rate is too high or too low in some states, the numbers are not divided on one front: it’s a huge money-maker for the country’s economy. MJBizDaily has released new numbers on not just tax revenue collected, but total projected revenue from the marijuana industry this year, and […]

Labatt to Stop Production of CBD Beverages in Canada

One of the largest beer producers in Canada is halting the production of their non-alcoholic CBD beverage. Labatt Breweries announced a few weeks ago that their drink company, Fluent Beverages, is being shut down in Canada. Fluent Beverages was created out of a partnership between Budweiser, Tilray, and Labatt, aimed at creating a large line […]

Virginia: Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation to Improve Medical Cannabis Program

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed HB 933 and SB 671, to provide numerous operational improvements to the state’s medical cannabis program, including eliminating the requirement that patients register with the Board of Pharmacy after receiving their written certification from a registered practitioner.  “These legislative improvements will bring great relief to the thousands of Virginians […]

State Policy Update 4/8/2022

This week’s update highlights important legalization advancement in Maryland, medical cannabis advancement in South Carolina, and additional important movements in Delaware, Illinois and other states.  California  Twenty-five years after the passage of Prop. 215, California still has many regions lacking access to medicinal cannabis on account of the enactment of local bans on licensed providers. […]

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