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Browse our complete collection of cannabis and hemp insights below. This page brings together all published articles covering policy and regulation, business and economy, legal and justice, industry innovation, and culture and community. Each post is created to educate and inform operators and industry stakeholders by breaking down complex topics into clear, practical insights. Scroll down to explore the full library and stay informed on the issues shaping the industry.
White House CBD Meetings Put Federal Compliance Back In Play
The White House has scheduled four meetings on FDA’s pending CBD compliance and enforcement policy. That does not make the rules final, but it is a real federal signal that labels, claims, and distribution risk deserve a fresh review.
Federal CBD Compliance Review Moves Forward
The White House has scheduled an April 1 review of FDA’s proposed CBD compliance and enforcement policy. That does not make the rules final, but it is a real federal signal that labeling, claims, and distribution risk deserve a fresh look.
Michigan Lab Data Integrity Complaints Put COAs Under A Microscope
Michigan filed formal enforcement complaints against a licensed cannabis testing lab, raising data integrity and COA reliability concerns. For operators, this is a reminder to tighten traceability, diversify lab exposure, and stay recall ready.
Colorado Cannabis Recall After Retesting Finds Chlorfenapyr
A Colorado health advisory triggered a voluntary recall after a cannabis concentrate batch that initially passed testing was later found to contain chlorfenapyr above limits. Here is the operator checklist to respond fast and tighten lab risk controls.
California Condemnation Order Shows Why Track And Trace Protects Your License
California issued a final condemnation order requiring destruction of embargoed inventory after inspectors documented missing UID traceability and unsourced materials. The lesson is simple: track and trace is the product.
California Voluntary Vape Recall Highlights Traceability And Misbranding Risk
California issued a voluntary recall for Luigi integrated vaporizers after DCC said the distillate could not be traced to a verified source. The operator lesson is simple: traceability is the product.
Oklahoma Mandatory Recall Shows How Lab Errors Become Supply Chain Risk
Oklahoma issued a mandatory recall tied to unreliable yeast and mold testing results from a licensed lab. Here is the operator playbook to audit by batch number, quarantine fast, and stay inspection ready.
Washington Cannabis Packaging And Labeling Enforcement Under WAC 314 55
Washington is treating packaging and labeling as inspection ready compliance, not optional guidance. Here is what WAC 314 55 requires for Not for kids symbols, universal symbols, and inhalable ingredient disclosure, plus a weekly checklist to stay ahead.
IRS Section 280E Still Applies While Rescheduling Is Pending
The IRS says Section 280E still applies because cannabis rescheduling is not final. Here is what operators should do now to protect cash flow, documentation, and lender confidence.
DEA Cannabis Rescheduling Is Still Pending In 2026 And Cannabis Remains Schedule I
No new DEA rescheduling final rule has been published during this window, so cannabis remains Schedule I at the federal government level. Here is the operator plan: keep executing under today’s rules and stay ready to pivot if a final rule lands.
Connecticut Cannabis Potency Bill Advances With High Potency Label Plan
Connecticut lawmakers advanced a bill that would require a high potency label for flower over 30 percent THC while adjusting how potency limits are handled in the legal market. Here is what operators should tighten now in labeling, documentation, and staff training.
Rhode Island Weighs Fewer Adult Use Retail Permits And A Phased Rollout
Rhode Island regulators are weighing fewer new adult use retail permits and a phased rollout to limit saturation. Here is what that signals for market entry timing, zoning strategy, and margin planning.
Minnesota Cannabis Tax Delinquency Posting List Creates A No Delivery Rule
Minnesota’s cannabis tax delinquency posting list is a supply chain stop sign. Starting the third business day after posting, suppliers must stop selling or delivering to listed businesses, so buyer checks and proof logs are now mandatory operations.
Missouri Tightens Cannabis Microbusiness Licensing Oversight
Missouri approved new rules to tighten cannabis microbusiness oversight by moving ownership review to pre issuance and strengthening control expectations. Here is what operators should tighten now before the next licensing round.
Virginia Retail Cannabis Sales Are Set For January 1, 2027
Virginia is moving from legal possession to legal sales, with recreational cannabis retail set for January 1, 2027 pending expected signature. Here is what operators should watch on taxes, zoning, and launch readiness.
Minnesota Cannabis Tax Delinquency List Triggers A No Delivery Rule
Minnesota’s cannabis tax delinquency list is a supply chain stop sign. Beginning the third business day after posting, suppliers must stop selling or delivering to listed businesses, so buyer checks and documentation are now operational controls.
How Regulators Publish Inventory Data To Estimate Cannabis Days On Hand
Most regulators do not publish cannabis days on hand, but they do publish the building blocks. Here is how to use state dashboards and monthly reports to estimate supply pressure and plan earlier.
Colorado Cannabis Tax Increase Proposal HB 26 1301 And Operator Lessons
Colorado is weighing a targeted cannabis tax increase under HB 26 1301 to fund mental health services. Here is what it means for pricing, competition, and how operators should plan before the vote.
California Pauses Cannabis Excise Tax Hike Under AB 564
California hit pause on a major excise tax hike. AB 564 keeps the cannabis excise tax at 15 percent through June 2028, and the real operator edge is predictable planning, not panic moves.
Michigan And Alaska Cannabis Tax Cut Bills Signal A Market Survival Trend
Michigan and Alaska lawmakers are pushing cannabis tax cuts as legal sales face pressure from price compression and unregulated competition. Here is what it signals and how operators should plan.
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Morocco’s legal cannabis industry now has more than 140 cannabis based products manufactured and officially registered with the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products. The bigger lesson is that Morocco is moving from cultivation potential into regulated product manufacturing, export readiness, and international supply chain relevance.