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Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is holding an online competition for residents to name the city's official THC gummy product. The mixed-berry gummies are designed for sleep, containing 5mg of THC and 30mg of CBN. Submissions are open from July 17-29. After Eden Prairie Liquor staff narrow down submissions to the top three, the public will vote from August 4-8, with the winning name announced on August 11. Participants must be 21+, and politically affiliated names or names referencing the submitter are prohibited. Eden Prairie is reportedly the first Minnesota city to launch its own THC gummy, which will be available at liquor stores this fall in 10-packs for $19.99. < Back Minnesota Town Asks Residents to Help Name City-Branded THC Gummy Jul 21, 2025 Graham Abbott Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The city of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is asking its residents to help name the city’s official THC gummy product via an online naming competition. Crafted specifically for sleep, the mixed-berry gummy product will contain 5 milligrams of THC and 30 milligrams of CBN. Officials are accepting submissions for the naming competition from July 17-29. Eden Prairie Liquor staff will narrow the submissions down to the top three choices, then post the potential names online for public review. Votes for the contest will be counted during the week starting August 4, and voting will close at 4:00 pm on August 8, with the winning name announced the following Monday, August 11. Rules for the contest include bans on politically affiliated names and names that reference the person responsible for the submission. Individuals must be aged 21+ to participate. Eden Prairie appears to be the first city in Minnesota to launch its own THC gummy product, the Star Tribune reports, although the Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association (MMBA) is working on its own THC product that could launch by the end of the year. “Beer and wine sales are down. The category of growth is THC. The future is now, so you might as well find any advantage you can.” — Paul Kaspszak, MMBA Executive Director, to the Star Tribune The Eden Prairie gummies will be available at all of the town’s liquor store locations starting this fall, retailing in packs of 10 for $19.99. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Deep in the tangled forests and sprawling vineyards of Anderson Valley’s wine country in Mendocino, California, is a new kind of cannabis tourism experience centered on rare landrace cannabis strains. It’s called The Madrones. In the southern-most point of the Emerald Triangle, founders Jim Roberts and Brian Adkinson combined their love of wine and rare […] The post WATCH: How landrace strains are changing weed tourism appeared first on Leafly. < Back WATCH: How landrace strains are changing weed tourism May 6, 2025 Leafly Staff Leafly Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Deep in the tangled forests and sprawling vineyards of Anderson Valley’s wine country in Mendocino, California, is a new kind of cannabis tourism experience centered on rare landrace cannabis strains. It’s called The Madrones. In the southern-most point of the Emerald Triangle, founders Jim Roberts and Brian Adkinson combined their love of wine and rare […] The post WATCH: How landrace strains are changing weed tourism appeared first on Leafly. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

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A bill introduced last month in St. Louis would restrict hemp-derived THC beverages, currently popular in bars, to state-licensed marijuana stores. This change could impact the availability of these beverages. < Back Last call at the hemp THC beverage bar in St. Louis? Jul 16, 2025 Chris Roberts MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Hemp-derived THC beverages are popular at bars in St. Louis but would be restricted to state-licensed marijuana stores under a bill introduced last month. Last call at the hemp THC beverage bar in St. Louis? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Bipartisan lawmakers in Pennsylvania have filed new bills to legalize marijuana. The House has filed legislation establishing the Keystone Cannabis Authority and the Community Opportunity Fund, aiming to close a budget gap and create jobs. Meanwhile, a companion bill to a Senate legalization proposal is also expected to be filed in the House. Lawmakers supporting legalization emphasize economic opportunity, justice, equity, and responsible regulation, including expungement of low-level offenses. The governor has called for adult-use marijuana legalization, stressing competitiveness and the need to address the illicit market. Despite bipartisan support among voters, legislative efforts have stalled due to conflicting views, particularly on state-run stores versus private sales, and the need for Republican support in the Senate. < Back New Bipartisan Marijuana Legalization Bill In Pennsylvania House Comes As Separate Senate Proposal Gains Momentum Jul 14, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Bipartisan Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed another bill to legalize marijuana in the state—adding one more reform proposal to the mix as a separate Democratic representative has now pledged to introduce a companion version of a Senate legalization proposal. Days after Sens. Dan Laughlin (R) and Sharif Street (D) filed their measure, Reps. Emily Kinkead (D) and Abby Major (R)—alongside eight other cosponsors—have filed separate legislation to enact legalization on Monday. The pair have previously championed other proposals to end prohibition. The House did approve a different legalization bill earlier this session, with controversial provisions to provide for state-run stores that a Senate committee ultimately rejected. *Here’s the summary of the new House bill:* “An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for adult use of cannabis; regulating the personal use and possession of cannabis; establishing the Keystone Cannabis Authority; providing for powers and duties of the Keystone Cannabis Authority; establishing the Community Opportunity Fund; providing for social and economic equity, for regulation of cannabis business establishments, for enforcement and immunities, for laboratory testing, for advertising, marketing, packaging and labeling and for preparation, destruction and regulation of cannabis and cannabis-infused edible and nonedible products; imposing a sales tax and excise tax on cannabis and cannabis-infused edible and nonedible products; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for cannabis clean slate and for miscellaneous provisions; imposing penalties; consolidating provisions relating to the medical use of cannabis; transferring certain powers and duties of the Department of Health to the Keystone Cannabis Authority; and making repeals.” “The state needs to close a growing budget gap,” ResponsiblePA spokesperson Brit Crampsie said in a press release on Monday. “Communities across this state would benefit immensely from the jobs brought by regulated cannabis as laid out in this bipartisan piece of legislation—this includes both rural and urban communities that are getting hit hard by the lack of funding for essential state programs from transportation to healthcare systems—as well as looming federal funding cuts.” “Voters clearly want legalization now and cannot afford drastic tax hikes,” she said. Meanwhile, as the Kinkead-Major bill is being revealed, Rep. Amen Brown (D) said he’ll soon file companion legislation to the Laughlin- Street measure. Brown told GoErie that he “fully support(s)” the new Senate bill because he’s “seen firsthand the devastating impact of outdated cannabis laws on our communities, particularly communities of color.” ‘This legislation is about more than economic opportunity; it’s about justice, equity, and creating a responsible framework that benefits all Pennsylvanians,” he said. “I’m proud to stand in bipartisan partnership to move our Commonwealth forward.” Laughlin, for his part, said that the introduction of a House companion “will accomplish two things: It will prove the House has the ability to pass our language, and it will give me the opportunity to sit down with the governor and Senate leaders to discuss if a tax increase to balance the budget is more palatable than cannabis revenue.” “I firmly believe that if the House passes our language, that we have a path to get this done,” he said. Street told GoErie that the bill is about “justice, jobs and responsible regulation.” “This plan legalizes cannabis in a way that lifts up communities impacted by prohibition,” he said. “It includes expungement of low-level offenses, creates real opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses and reinvests in neighborhoods most harmed by past enforcement.” The senators described the basic framework they’re proposing in a cosponsorship memo in February. The measure as introduced is also supported by four other senators, all Democrats. The memo points out the economic opportunity of enacting a regulated and taxed system of marijuana sales—benefits that they note are already being reaped in surrounding states that have moved to legalize. *Here’s the summary of the new bill:* “An Act providing for cannabis; regulating the personal use and possession of cannabis; establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for disproportionately impacted area, for regulation of cannabis business establishments, for enforcement and immunities, for laboratory testing, for advertising, marketing, packaging and labeling and for preparation, destruction and regulation of cannabis, edible and infused products; imposing a sales tax and excise tax on cannabis, edible and infused products; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for cannabis clean slate and for miscellaneous provisions; imposing penalties; consolidating provisions relating to medical use of cannabis; transferring powers and duties of the Department of Health to the Cannabis Control Board; and making repeals.” Separately, Laughlin and 16 other lawmakers recently filed a separate bill to create a new regulatory body in the state that would begin overseeing medical cannabis while preparing to eventually handle the adult-use market as well. Laughlin previewed the measure in May, writing that Pennsylvania should first take steps to make sure the state is “ready to act when legalization becomes law” by establishing a Cannabis Control Board (CCB) now. Street, who is also one of the original cosponsors of the bill, said recently that he was working with bipartisan and bicameral lawmakers to develop a passable marijuana legalization measure as the legislature approached a budget deadline—telling supporters at the time that “we’re getting close” and they shouldn’t “ease up” on the fight. “There are some basic things that we know we need to have done,” he said. “We need to make sure when we pass a recreational adult-use bill that we seal and expunge the records of all those people who’ve been who’ve had cannabis convictions in the past.” Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R) previewed that marijuana legalization would not be included in the 2026 budget as lawmakers approached the deadline he expected they would miss. Ahead of the deadline, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) held out hope that negotiators can “get it done.” “We’ve had really good, honest dialogue about it,” the governor, who separately criticized the Senate for abruptly derailing the House marijuana legalization bill, said. “Look, I think this is an issue of competitiveness,” he said. “Every state around us, with the exception of West Virginia, has gotten it done. You go visit some of these dispensaries along our border—in this case with Maryland, [that] is probably the closest one here. Sixty percent of the people walking into those dispensaries are from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” Also, in May, Sen. Marty Flynn (D) announced his intent to file a new bill to legalize marijuana in the state, calling on colleagues to join him on the measure. While the House legislation Krajewski sponsored alongside Rep. Dan Frankel (D) was rejected in a Senate committee following its expedited passage through the House along party lines, Street said he’s “cautiously optimistic we’re going to be able to revive the bill and amend it and move forward with a work product that allows us to get a bill on the governor’s desk and realize revenue.” Following the Senate committee vote, lawmakers from both chambers who support legalization have been trading criticisms about each other’s roles in the stalled push to end prohibition. Krajewski, for example, recently wrote in a Marijuana Moment op-ed that Senate Republicans who killed his House-passed cannabis legalization bill are “stuck in their prohibitionist views of the past” and are “out of touch with the will of our Commonwealth.” Prior to that vote, Pennsylvania’s Republican attorney general said that while he doesn’t currently support the House-passed marijuana legalization bill, he’s open to changing his mind about the policy change after continuing to review the details. For what it’s worth, a recent poll found that Pennsylvania voters say they favor a model where cannabis is sold by licensed private businesses, rather than through a system of state-run stores. The governor has repeatedly called for adult-use marijuana legalization. However, he hasn’t endorsed the specific idea of having a state-controlled model. GOP lawmaker Major—who is sponsoring another forthcoming legalization bill that envisions a traditional private sales model alongside Democrat Kinkead—said during the House floor debate on HB 1200 that she stands opposed to the competing bill, emphasizing that she disagrees with the state-run stores proposal. While Democrats control the House and governor’s office, they will still need to reach a deal with the GOP-controlled Senate to effectuate change. And in addition to the conflicting perspectives among pro-legalization legislators, another potential barrier to reform is exactly that political dynamic. Regardless of which direction Pennsylvania lawmakers do—or don’t—go on marijuana legalization this session, a survey released in April shows a majority of adults in the state support the reform—and opposition to the policy change has fallen by nearly 50 percent over the last decade. Kinkead has made the case in another recent interview that legalizing cannabis in Pennsylvania will help the state mitigate public health and safety concerns associated with the illicit market, including the fact that unregulated products can be laced with fentanyl. The lawmaker previously introduced a separate bipartisan marijuana legalization bill, alongside 15 other cosponsors, last September. It did not advance, however. Meanwhile, Laughlin recently called for the creation of a state “legacy” fund, using tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales and gaming to make long-term investments in the Commonwealth’s economy. The senator argued that, beyond using any resulting tax revenue to fund day-to-day projects and public services, the state should earmark a portion of those tax dollars for a fund to “provide a sustainable source of prosperity that lasts for generations.” Another GOP Pennsylvania senator, Sen. Gene Yaw (R), is backing the push to legalize marijuana in the commonwealth, pointing out that, historically, prohibition “has not turned out well,” noting the country’s experience with alcohol criminalization. Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D) recently said that Democrats are ready to pass a marijuana legalization bill this session, but that the party “will need Republican support” to get the job done—adding that it will be a “heavy lift.” Polls have shown bipartisan support for legalization among voters, but the reform has consistently stalled in the legislature, owing in large part to GOP opposition. But not all Republican members are against the policy change—and one recently said she felt her party should seize the “opportunity to snatch” the issue from Democrats. Separately in March, the Pennsylvania House approved a bill sponsored by Frankel that’s meant to strengthen safety standards and oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program as lawmakers work to advance adult-use legalization. While Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis program was enacted nearly a decade ago, lawmakers say the measure, which now heads to the Senate, is necessary to improve testing compliance, product audits and lab inspections, among other aspects of the industry. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would allow farmers and other small agriculture operators to sell marijuana they cultivate to existing growers and and processors if the state moves to legalize adult-use cannabis. Separately, an independent Pennsylvania agency is projecting more tax dollars to be generated from adult-use marijuana sales compared to what the governor’s office has estimated, although it expects significantly less overall revenue from cannabis legalization due to differing views on licensing fees. Pennsylvania officials have also launched a new survey that invites legal marijuana businesses across the country to provide information about their operations to help the state better understand the cannabis industry as lawmakers consider enacting adult-use legalization this session. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Also, in a video interview released in March, the governor emphasized that the state is “losing out” to others that have already enacted adult-use legalization, while maintaining a policy that’s enriched the illicit market. “I think it’s an issue of freedom and liberty. I mean, if folks want to smoke, they should be able to do so in a safe and legal way,” he said. “We should shut down the black market—and, by the way, every state around us is doing it. Pennsylvanians are driving to those other states and paying taxes in those other states.” The state’s agriculture secretary separately told lawmakers that he’s fully confident that his department is in a “really good” position to oversee an adult-use marijuana program if lawmakers act. Meanwhile, in February, top Pennsylvania police and health officials told lawmakers they are prepared to implement marijuana legalization if the legislature moves forward with the reform—and that they stand ready to work together as the details of legislation to achieve it are crafted. Amid the growing calls for marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, a GOP state senator said prohibition has been a “disaster,” and a regulated sales model for cannabis—similar to how alcohol and tobacco are handled—could serve as an effective alternative. A Republican Pennsylvania senator also recently defended the push to legalize and regulate marijuana, calling it “the most conservative stance” on the issue. The post New Bipartisan Marijuana Legalization Bill In Pennsylvania House Comes As Separate Senate Proposal Gains Momentum appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The company completed a transaction with Union Chill for a retail facility that is projected to generate over $11 million in annualized revenue. < Back TerrAscend Acquires 4th Dispensary in New Jersey Jan 2, 2026 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The company closed its transaction with Union Chill for a retail facility that generates more than $11 million in annualized revenue. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Texas hemp industry leaders are amenable to state lawmakers imposing more regulations on their THC products, such as age restrictions on purchases and more testing of their products. Gov. Greg Abbott rejected Senate Bill 3, which would have banned consumable hemp products that contained any THC. Instead, he has called a special session beginning July 21 to determine how to regulate hemp-derived THC. Some stakeholders want stricter enforcement on retailers while others want freedom to grow the plant without worry, but all agree that the state should raise the age to purchase THC products to 21. Abbott proposed nearly 20 regulations for the hemp industry, including raising permit and registration fees and posting warning and danger signs at any store selling these products. Some retailers caution against limiting the number of purchases that can be made in a given period and enforcing further limits on the amount of THC in a product, which could harm those who use the products for health purposes. < Back With Texas Hemp Ban Now Vetoed By Governor, Industry And Lawmakers Turn To Regulation Jun 24, 2025 Staff Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *“Any new industry goes through ups and downs, but what we need from lawmakers is some kind of consistency.”* *By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune* With a ban off the table for now, Texas hemp industry leaders said they are amenable to state lawmakers imposing more regulations on their THC products, such as age restrictions on purchases and more testing of their products, but caution against ineffective government overreach. “We were ecstatic, as you can imagine, that Abbott saw through Senate Bill 3 that it didn’t make sense scientifically or legally. We have always been an advocate for sensible and thoughtful regulation, and we look forward to working with lawmakers on this,” said Mark Bordas, executive director of the Texas Hemp Business Council. Gov. Greg Abbott (R), just minutes before the veto deadline on Sunday, rejected Senate Bill 3, which would have banned consumable hemp products that contained any THC, including delta-8 and delta-9. Instead, he has called a special session beginning July 21 to determine how to regulate hemp-derived THC. Abbott urged lawmakers in his veto to consider an approach similar to the way alcohol is regulated, recommending barring the sale and marketing of THC products to minors, requiring testing throughout the production and manufacturing process, allowing local governments to prohibit stores from selling THC products and providing law enforcement with additional funding to enforce the restrictions. Faced with a ban, many hemp stakeholders, including retailers, growers and users, have championed regulations, but how they want them implemented varies across different parts of the industry. Some want stricter enforcement on retailers while others want freedom to grow the plant without worry, but, all agree that the state should raise the age to purchase THC products to 21. Currently, there’s no age restriction in law, but most retailers prohibit minors younger than 18 from purchasing THC products. “While many advocate for regulations, it’s important to define what good regulations actually mean,” said Sydney Torabi, co-founder of Austin-based cannabis business Restart CBD. *More regulations needed* Kyle Bingham, a hemp grower in the South Plains and president of the Texas Hemp Growers Association, said he woke up Monday morning shocked to learn about the veto but pleased that he agrees with most of Abbott’s suggestions for regulations. “I think it’s a good idea,” he said. “Let’s regulate cannabinoids like alcohol.” Texas already has several regulations in place for the hemp industry, under the Texas Hemp Farming Act, which imposes THC limits (although producers have found loopholes to circumvent those caps), requires comprehensive testing, mandates licensing, stipulates labeling requirements and provides for the issuance of accessible certificates of analysis. But, Bordas said there needs to be more enforcement of those laws. “The state currently has four full-time employees trying to police over 8,000 licensees trying to sell the product, so it stands to reason the state needs to commit to enforcing the laws and regulations already on the books,” said Bordas. Bordas said more can be done to control the market. He supports raising the age to purchase THC to 21 and measures to keep the products away from children, including preventing products to be sold within 1,000 feet of a school or church, implementing tamper-proof packaging and avoiding marketing strategies that are appealing to children. Abbott proposed nearly 20 regulations for the hemp industry in his veto, including raising permit and registration fees for hemp high enough to support robust enforcement and testing by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and posting warning and danger signs at any store selling these products. “The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is well equipped to do it,” Bingham said about adopting regulations similar to the alcohol industry. “[It] will allow for cleaner regulation that doesn’t put undue burden on the farmer.” From a retail standpoint, Torabi said she would support raising licensing fees to filter out unscrupulous stores and gas stations, specifically those who cut corners or mislead consumers. “These bad actors not only damage the reputation of responsible companies like RESTART, but also reinforce outdated stereotypes that THC and cannabis are harmful,” she said. “The reality is, it comes down to quality products and consumer education.” Bingham said a critical piece to hemp regulation still missing from Abbott’s suggestions is more clarity on testing requirements, including what products must be tested for and the amount of THC that would be allowable. “In short, until we have testing definitions, no bill will be enforceable. I see all these great things when it comes to limiting THC to minors, packaging requirements, a lot of things the industry needs, but without testing, we can’t enforce any of it,” he said. *Treating alcohol and hemp similarly* Bingham said that while the alcohol industry could be a great model for regulating hemp, some of Abbott’s suggestions shouldn’t apply to THC products. For example, alcohol products require a surgeon general’s warning about the risks it carries for pregnant women, and hemp-based foods that don’t contain significant amounts of THC shouldn’t need a similar label. “I don’t think we need a THC warning label on hemp hearts and hemp seed oil,” he said. Some regulations Abbott suggested are directly inspired by Prohibition-era laws that don’t necessarily make sense for THC products, stakeholders say, including limiting sales between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. and prohibiting sales on Sundays. Retailers also caution against limiting the number of purchases that can be made in a given period and enforcing further limits on the amount of THC in a product, which could harm those who use the products for health purposes. “One area of concern is the proposed cap on THC dosing per gummy or per package. Many of our customers rely on higher THC doses to manage serious conditions such as chronic pain and PTSD,” Torabi said. “It’s important to recognize that this isn’t just about recreational use; THC serves as a critical medicine for many Texans. Arbitrary limits could prevent patients from accessing the relief they genuinely need.” Abbott also suggested making the public consumption of THC products and an open container in a car a crime similar to alcohol. Torabi said she would like more consideration before restricting THC consumption similar to alcohol since both substances have different intended effects. “There’s been a significant shift toward non-alcoholic consumption in Texas and across the country, with many restaurants now offering THC and CBD beverages as alternatives,” she said. “Allowing adults the freedom to choose their preferred beverage, while also supporting local business, seems both reasonable and beneficial to the economy.” *In need of stability* Some states, like Florida, where Gov. Ron Desantis (R) also vetoed a hemp ban law, enacted age restrictions while others have restricted product potency. Bingham said that he welcomes regulations because they will bring stability to the industry and allow the rest of Texas to truly see the benefits of THC. “Any new industry goes through ups and downs, but what we need from lawmakers is some kind of consistency,” he said. Some hemp industry leaders have suggested various initiatives to showcase the benefits of THC, such as research programs and education for lawmakers, before embarking on over-regulation. “Right now, most regulations is based in fear mongering, confusion and chasing headlines instead of evidence,” said Chris Karazin, chief executive officer for Carolindica, an online hemp company from North Carolina. The company hopes other states follow Texas’ lead in creating more regulations instead of banning THC. “If states and federal governments invested in cannabinoid research, especially around dosage, impairment and health outcomes, we’d be in a much stronger position to create fair, common sense hemp policy.” Bordas hopes, though, that the ultimate proof that THC is safe comes from the general public. “As more members of the Legislature become familiar with the product along with the social media campaigns of people who use hemp and do it for various reasons with no adverse effects, it will make it mainstream enough that the fear factor will go away,” he said. *This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/23/texas-hemp-regulations-age-restriction-enforcement-thc-sb-3/.* *The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Learn more at texastribune.org.* Congressional Committee Approves Federal Hemp THC Ban That Stakeholders Say Would Decimate Industry *Photo courtesy of Brendan Cleak.* The post With Texas Hemp Ban Now Vetoed By Governor, Industry And Lawmakers Turn To Regulation appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The Maryland Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances delivered a 373-page report to lawmakers advising a multi-phase approach to legalization. The task force suggests first enacting reforms for psilocybin, including deprioritizing personal possession and cultivation, establishing an advisory board for therapeutic protocols, and including expungement policies. This would be followed by establishing clinical access and "full operation and expansion" of the industry, including commercial sales. The report suggests using this experience when considering reforms for other natural psychedelics. Currently, only Oregon and Colorado have therapeutic psilocybin programs, and the FDA gave psilocybin a breakthrough therapy designation in 2018 for research on treatment-resistant depression. < Back Maryland Task Force Recommends Legalizing Natural Psychedelics Nov 12, 2025 Graham Abbott Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The Maryland Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances last week delivered a 373-page report to lawmakers that advises a multi-phase approach to legalizing natural psychedelics, Maryland Matters reports. Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the law creating the task force last year. The 19-person task force was charged with investigating a “safe, equitable, and evidence-informed, statewide approach to natural psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and mescaline excluding peyote.” The report suggests that lawmakers first enact reforms for psilocybin — the substance in psychedelic mushrooms — by having law enforcement deprioritize personal possession and cultivation and by establishing an advisory board to pursue therapeutic psilocybin protocols. The report also included expungement policies among the task force’s initial recommendations. The task force recommended that the state follow the establishing of clinical access to psilocybin with the “full operation and expansion” of the industry, including commercial sales. The report also suggested that lawmakers weigh their experience with the psilocybin reforms described above when considering reforms for other natural psychedelics. Currently, only Oregon and Colorado have established therapeutic psilocybin programs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave psilocybin a breakthrough therapy designation in 2018 to expedite research on the drug after studies found it had great potential against treatment-resistant depression. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

An effort to legalize adult-use marijuana in Oklahoma failed this week. < Back Oklahoma adult-use marijuana legalization bid fails Nov 6, 2025 Chris Roberts MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link An Oklahoma marijuana legalization effort failed earlier this week, organizers said. Oklahoma adult-use marijuana legalization bid fails is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The California-based company completed the transaction for a processor license. < Back LEEF Brands Acquires New York Cannabis License Jun 10, 2025 Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The California-based company completed the transaction for a processor license. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The cannabis company has no plans to immediately offer or sell any securities under the shelf registration. < Back Trulieve Announces Registration Statement Filing Jul 1, 2025 staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The cannabis company has no immediate plans to offer or sell any securities under the shelf registration. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill to add new qualifying conditions to the state’s medical cannabis program and allow for new prescribed products. House Bill 46 would add chronic pain and Crohn’s disease to the list of qualifying conditions and give patients access to new products. Texas lawmakers are in a showdown over intoxicating hemp products in the state. < Back Texas House Votes to Expand Medical Cannabis Program May 14, 2025 Graham Abbott Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday seeking to add new qualifying conditions to the state’s medical cannabis program and allow for new prescribed products, the Texas Tribune reports. House Bill 46, introduced by state Rep. Ken King (R), would add chronic pain and Crohn’s disease to the list of qualifying conditions. The proposal would also give patients access to new products including patches, topicals, suppositories, prescribed inhalers, and some vaping devices, and would expand rural access to the program, the report said. “There are too many Texans who are still struggling to get access to the medicine they legally have a right to receive.” — King, in a floor statement The Texas Compassionate Use Program was established by lawmakers in 2015 to give state-registered patients access to low-dose medical cannabis products. The program originally was designed for epilepsy patients, but lawmakers have expanded the program over the years to cover other conditions including cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, multiple sclerosis, an incurable neurodegenerative disease, and others. Meanwhile, Texas lawmakers are in a showdown over intoxicating hemp products in the state: the Senate passed an outright ban last month on products containing any amount of THC, but the bill was recently amended by a House committee to regulate — not gut — the retail hemp market. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5