DEA Registers 900+ Medical Dispensaries Across Seven States
The DEA has registered over 900 medical cannabis dispensaries in seven states and set a November 29 deadline for establishing compliant supp...
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UPS Tightens Hemp Shipping Rules Ahead of Federal THCA Ban
UPS implements new hemp shipping policies effective Dec. 11, just before federal THCA restrictions take effect, adding compliance pressure o...
Colorado Audit Reveals Gaps in Cannabis Testing Oversight
A Colorado state audit found regulators failed to prevent contaminated cannabis from reaching consumers due to slow enforcement and inadequa...
Massachusetts Operator Questions Stricter Cannabis Rules vs. Alcohol
Massachusetts cannabis operator Wes Ritchie argues marijuana faces stricter regulations than alcohol despite lower health risks, citing his ...
Cannabis Companies Face Million-Dollar Liability From Data Breaches
Cannabis operators face million-dollar liability from data breaches involving patient and employee records, often even when third-party vend...
Washington State Updates Cannabis Rules for Schedule III Compliance
Washington cannabis regulators approved rule changes to help licensed operators comply with federal marijuana rescheduling to Schedule III, ...
DEA Launches Form 225 Portal for Schedule III Cannabis Registration
The DEA opened a new Form 225 registration portal for state-licensed medical cannabis manufacturers, distributors, and labs seeking federal ...
Industry News
Michigan Shuts Down Grower for Shipping Dirt as Cannabis Flower
Michigan regulators suspended Millie Montana Industries after discovering the grower shipped dirt, mulch, and plant waste in packages labele...
Legislation
Hemp THC Ban Delay Gives Operators Chemistry Challenge to Solve
The federal hemp THC ban extension gives operators time to reformulate products, but mirrors state-level cannabinoid prohibitions that have ...
Legislation
Michigan Revokes License, Fines Cannabis Manufacturer $400K
Michigan regulators revoked a cannabis manufacturer's license and imposed a record $400,000 fine for safety violations including improper te...
Legislation
California's 2028 Packaging Rules Require Action Now, Consultant Warns
California cannabis businesses should begin updating packaging now to comply with AB 2249, which takes effect in 2028. Industry consultant w...
Legislation
Texas Hemp THC Crackdown Contradicts Abbott's Regulation Pledge
Gov. Abbott vetoed a hemp THC ban and promised regulation instead. But Texas enforcement has effectively eliminated most hemp retailers thro...