
Regulation and legislation



State becomes first to allow medical cannabis sales in pharmacies…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | Georgia US, North America, United States |

Psychedelics bill vetoed, but governor supports therapeutic use…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Governor vetoes cannabis packaging and marketing bill…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Cannabis café bill vetoed by the governor…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Discussion and vote on cannabis bill postponed…
5th October 2023 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |



Thailand: CBD and cannabis regulation, October 2023
4th October 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Thailand for cannabis and cannabinoids, including CBD and hemp. It covers everything from cultivation and processing to finished products, extracts and import/export




EIHA and German hemp organisations urge government to fine-tune legislation
3rd October 2023 - News analysis |
As the German government pushes ahead with its work creating a new legal framework for cannabis in the country, hemp and cannabis associations are urging politicians to fine-tune the current draft of the legislation


Cannabis microbusiness licences issued…
3rd October 2023 - Alerts | Missouri, North America, United States |



US cannabis industry has ‘lost its shine’, but easing taxes may re-attract investors
2nd October 2023 - News analysis |
Stakeholders are feeling more optimistic that relief could be on its way for the US cannabis industry, which is currently struggling

Study finds US cannabis sector in crisis, but possible rescheduling offers hope
2nd October 2023 - News analysis |
US cannabis rescheduling could eventually lead to companies saving around $2bn a year in federal taxes, a recent cannabis economics report claims, by allowing businesses to deduct their business expenses on their federal tax returns


Amsterdam’s Oost district to join cannabis experiment…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

THC testing variances bill signed into law…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |


Delta-8 sales can continue until lawsuit is resolved…
29th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |



Schumer vows to advance SAFER Banking Act…
28th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Senate Committee passes SAFER Banking Act…
27th September 2023 - Alerts | United States |

OCM commissioner resigns the day after being appointed…
26th September 2023 - Alerts | Minnesota, North America, United States |

Bill regulating hemp and kratom products passes the House…
26th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, North Carolina, United States |

New SAFER Banking Act set for a markup…
26th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |


Committees calls for public input on cannabis bill…
26th September 2023 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |

Canada: CBD and cannabis regulation, September 2023
22nd September 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Canada for CBD and other cannabinoids, hemp, and cannabis (both recreational and medical)

Skinny Rebel without a cause? ASA rules on UK drink’s name, not CBD health claim
21st September 2023 - Blogs |
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) does not appear to be especially concerned about the potential for mentioning the presence of CBD in a product being a health claim. The ASA recently made a ruling on Rebel Wines, a CBD-infused alcoholic beverage brand


Updated timeline of cannabis experiment published…
20th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Slovakia: CBD and cannabis regulation, September 2023
20th September 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Slovakia, covering all policy areas


Call to combat addiction with proportional regulation, not bans…
19th September 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Hemp trial cultivation to start in early 2024…
18th September 2023 - Alerts | Guyana, South America |

Cannabis experiment startup phase to begin 15th December…
18th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Senate just might pass SAFE Banking Act this time…
15th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |




Bill signed to create two new types of cannabis licence…
14th September 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

