Cannabis Regulation

As the formal review process for rescheduling cannabis unfolds, industry players are closely watching its potential to transform the sector. With the DEA hearing delayed until early 2025 and a possible Trump presidency adding uncertainty, cannabis businesses are preparing for what rescheduling to...

The U.S. Treasury Department has released its quarterly report, revealing that last year, over 830 financial institutions nationwide have officially acknowledged relationships with state-licensed cannabis businesses. According to a report from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana...

The U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA) certification program aims to become a cornerstone of hemp industry standards, providing self-regulatory practices to an industry that has been at the center of a multidimensional debate. The program focuses on safety, labeling and quality control – all aspects...

Cannabis legalization in the U.S. has been marked by numerous challenges, creating both headaches and opportunities for businesses, consumers and regulators. While policies are normally well-intentioned, their implementation often leads to significant unexpected consequences. That’s because,...

By Pablo Fazio The process of regulating cannabis has been complex and varied, with advances and setbacks occurring in different regions around the world. While much of the global attention is focused on the United States, where the rescheduling of cannabis dominates headlines, the situation in...

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) made headlines a week ago after introducing the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA), a measure that seeks to set up a federal framework for regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-8 THC. On Wednesday, ONE HEMP hailed Congressional action toward the...

Thailand has introduced a new cannabis bill to regulate the country’s booming marijuana industry, marking the latest step in its ongoing efforts to steer cannabis use toward medical and health-related purposes. This move comes after a series of policy shifts and follows the 2022...

The rise of Delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived cannabinoid, has ignited debate within the cannabis industry about its regulation. Will Muecke, co-founder of Artemis Growth Partners, addressed this issue during an exclusive interview with Benzinga, urging tighter controls on synthetic cannabinoids....

A coalition of anti-drug, law enforcement and health groups is urging Congress to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC. As reported by Marijuana Moment, a group led by the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) drafted a letter to lawmakers advocating for an amendment to the...

In Washington D.C., a legal battle is unfolding regarding the “cannabis distance rule” as residents and an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) have taken steps to prevent the establishment of new cannabis dispensaries close to educational institutions. Regulation in DC indicates a...

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin plans to re-criminalize cannabis, reversing the 2022 decision. This may lead to public protests. Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared his government’s intention to re-criminalize cannabis by the end of 2024, undoing the...

Presidents' Day, initially meant to honor George Washington, now celebrates all U.S. Presidents and their historical impact.  From the hemp fields of the founding fathers like George Washington, who utilized it for practical purposes at Mount Vernon, to the modern-day discussions...

Maryland Republicans are advocating to reverse HB 1071, a l that prohibits police from searching individuals or vehicles based solely on the odor of cannabis. This movement, led by House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy (R), is part of a broader public safety agenda set for the upcoming legislative...

In certain parts of the U.S., purchasing an automatic weapon is easier than buying marijuana, despite the deadly potential of the former. In 2021, the CDC reported that 48,830 individuals died from gun-related injuries and mass shootings. Some 72,000 gun sellers across the U.S....

As the cannabis industry continues to expand across the United States, Missouri has emerged as a beacon of successful state-level regulation. Despite cannabis still being illegal on the federal level, Missouri has implemented a medical cannabis program that has been incredibly successful in its...