
Regulation and legislation



SAFE dominates as cannabis lobbyists in the US spend more than $12m in Q1 2022
2nd June 2022 - News analysis |
Spending on CBD- and cannabis-related lobbying in the US exceeded pre-pandemic numbers, with more than $12m spent during the first quarter of 2022 on issues such as efforts to support patient safety, legalisation and decriminalisation

Organisation gets OK to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes…
2nd June 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |


Budget proposal including criminalisation of cannabis passed…
2nd June 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States, Virginia |

Regulations approved for recreational cannabis…
2nd June 2022 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Draft bill on medical cannabis published…
2nd June 2022 - Alerts | Peru, South America |

North Carolina senate passes hemp bill ahead of pilot programme expiry
2nd June 2022 - News analysis |
The North Carolina senate has passed a law confirming the legality of hemp before the state’s pilot programme finishes at the end of June. It now moves to the House



Budget proposal includes cannabis possession crime despite state legalisation…
1st June 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States, Virginia |

Senate bill to maintain hemp law moves to House…
1st June 2022 - Alerts | North America, North Carolina, United States |

FDA sends warnings to companies selling CBD-containing veterinary products
1st June 2022 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings to four companies that have sold veterinary products containing CBD

Minister of health proposes changes to medical cannabis policy…
1st June 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

US at risk of missing huge opportunity in cannabis due to lack of federal reform
31st May 2022 - News analysis |
The US is in danger of being left behind the burgeoning global cannabis market because of a lack of political will to commit to any form of federal cannabis reform

Presidential candidates both favour cannabis regulation…
31st May 2022 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |


OCM asks TikTok to allow content around cannabis safety…
31st May 2022 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |


Switzerland: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022
30th May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of Switzerland’s regulatory regime for cannabis, CBD and hemp, covering all policy areas and discussing future changes to the law

Bill on intoxicating cannabinoid products passed
30th May 2022 - Alerts | Maryland, North America, United States |

OMMA instates moratorium on cannabis licences…
30th May 2022 - Alerts | North America, Oklahoma, United States |

President thinks cannabis trade should be left to individuals and clubs…
30th May 2022 - Alerts | South America, Uruguay |


Legal dispute leads to US Ninth Circuit Court ruling delta-8 THC federally legal
27th May 2022 - News analysis |
Delta-8 THC is federally legal under a plain reading of the 2018 Farm Bill, according to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals


Mexico: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022
27th May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
Mexico is set to become a major global market for cannabis and CBD, but its potential has been stymied by congressional inaction

FSS confirms enforcement of non-compliant products…
27th May 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom |

Labor party rejects recreational cannabis motion…
27th May 2022 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |

Round two for recreational cannabis ballot…
27th May 2022 - Alerts | North America, South Dakota, United States |

Governor signs two medical cannabis-related bills…
27th May 2022 - Alerts | North America, Oklahoma, United States |

US FDA sends warning letters over CBD animal products…
27th May 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |

COINCA confirms licence process for hemp…
27th May 2022 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |

Research looks at opportunities for growth in cannabis sector…
26th May 2022 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |


Framework for hemp and medical cannabis in effect…
26th May 2022 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |

Czech Republic: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022
26th May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of the current legal regime for hemp, CBD and cannabis in the Czech Republic, covering all policy areas from cultivation and processing to extracts and finished products

President ratifies cannabis legalisation bill…
25th May 2022 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |

Canada’s cannabis industry gathering to urge the government to move faster
25th May 2022 - News analysis |
Canada’s cannabis industry is planning a two-day blitz of Parliament Hill in a bid to convince the government to launch its long overdue review of federal cannabis legislation

Paraguay: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022
24th May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in Paraguay for hemp, CBD and cannabis (medical and recreational) as well as possible upcoming changes

House passes task force bill…
23rd May 2022 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |

Bill to legalise cannabis plant cultivation expected in June…
20th May 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

Recreational cannabis bill fails to pass…
20th May 2022 - Alerts | Delaware, North America, United States |

First federal appeals court rules on the legality of delta-8 products…
20th May 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |


New forum to be held to provide information on cannabis legislation…
20th May 2022 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |

Hemp bill presented to National Assembly…
20th May 2022 - Alerts | Guyana, South America |

