More than a dozen marijuana bills were filed in the Tennessee legislature. Here’s what they’d change
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaTennessee March 22, 2021 0
At least 17 pieces of legislation related to marijuana have been introduced this year in Tennessee. Many of those bills pertain to medical cannabis, while others seek to reduce penalties for marijuana possession. Neither approach is likely to succeed this year, largely due to top Republican officials’ resistance to permitting... Read more
Report: Black Wisconsinites 4.3 Percent More Likely To Be Convicted For Possession Of Marijuana
Marijuana Industry NewsWisconsin March 22, 2021 0
While marijuana usage is equal across racial groups, Black people are more likely to be arrested and convicted for possession of the drug in Wisconsin, according to a new report from the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Milwaukee County’s arrest disparity is lower than Wisconsin, but Black people are 3.2 percent... Read more
Oregon mulls new delta-8 THC limits in response to widespread availability
Industrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsOregon March 22, 2021 0
Oregon is considering new limits on delta-8 THC amid concerns that state regulations don’t adequately address the newly popular cannabinoid. Members of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates the marijuana industry, recently discussed testing requirements and other safety regulations for delta-8 THC sold in dispensaries. Eleven states currently... Read more
Delaware lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational marijuana
DelawareMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana March 20, 2021 0
Delaware House of Representatives member Ed Osienski and Delaware Senate member Trey Paradee introduced House Bill 150 (HB 150) on Thursday, which would legalize recreational marijuana in the First State if passed. Osienski and Paradee said the bill is not meant to be a money-maker for the state but... Read more
High crimes and misdemeanors: Cannabis legalization and criminal justice reform
Marijuana Industry NewsNew York March 19, 2021 0
New York State is on the cusp of legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Will it have the social and economic impact many legislators and advocacy groups hope for? Initially put forth in the 2019 legislative session, legalizing recreational marijuana took a backseat to more wide-ranging criminal justice reforms, as... Read more
