New Jersey's regulated cannabis market just got a lot bigger — and the state's hemp market got significantly smaller. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation on March 30 that reclassifies most hemp-derived cannabinoid products as cannabis, effectively pulling them from general retail and routing them through the state's licensed cannabis system. Key provisions began taking effect […]
President Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act is the most significant shift in federal cannabis drug policy in decades. For cannabis businesses that have spent years navigating hostile banking relationships, limited payment options, and punishing tax treatment under Section 280E, the development carries real weight. […]
The cannabis industry continues to face unique regulatory challenges that can make or break businesses overnight. As highlighted in Cannabis Business Times, strong trade associations have emerged as critical allies in helping companies navigate the complex web of compliance requirements and market obstacles that define this evolving sector. The Role of Trade Associations in Cannabis […]
The California cannabis industry faces another potential regulatory hurdle with proposed legislation targeting disposable vaping devices. This development threatens to compound existing challenges for legal operators already struggling with complex compliance requirements and intense market competition. Understanding the Proposed Ban's Scope California's consideration of a disposable vape ban extends beyond traditional tobacco products to potentially […]
The U.S. cannabis industry continues to shift as we move through 2026, with emerging trends reshaping the regulatory environment and business operations across the sector. Understanding these developments is crucial for cannabis operators, investors, and compliance professionals navigating this dynamic market. Regulatory Harmonization Accelerates The push toward regulatory standardization across states represents one of the […]
Nearly a decade after Maine voters approved recreational cannabis, a certified petition could fundamentally reshape the state's cannabis landscape. The initiative, if successful, would maintain possession legality while eliminating home cultivation rights and shutting down most retail operations—a regulatory paradox that highlights the persistent compliance challenges facing cannabis businesses nationwide. The petition, championed by Calvary […]
California's November cannabis enforcement operations represent one of the most significant crackdowns on illegal cultivation in recent months, with state officials seizing 58,358 illegal cannabis plants and nearly three tons of processed cannabis valued at approximately $56.5 million. These coordinated raids across Alameda and Los Angeles counties underscore the persistent challenge illicit markets pose to […]
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is moving forward with permanent regulations for consumable hemp products despite federal restrictions approved by Congress last week that threaten to effectively ban the state's $8 billion hemp industry. TABC commissioners voted Tuesday to begin a public input period on permanent regulations that will replace emergency rules adopted in September […]
Craig Thran invested $2,000 in hemp farming on his eight-acre Plymouth, Wisconsin property in 2019, tapping into his childhood agricultural roots. This year, his company 3 Tall Pines reached nearly $5 million in sales, selling vape pens, flower, and THC-infused edibles in around 200 stores while employing 30 people. Now, just as his business hits […]
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina has filed the first legislative attempt to overturn federal restrictions on intoxicating hemp products that President Donald Trump signed last week as part of a government funding deal. The "American Hemp Protection Act of 2025" seeks to repeal Section 781 of the continuing resolution before it takes effect […]
