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Tax experts and D.C. cannabis operators believe Section 280E may no longer apply as written, citing new inventory accounting rules, HHS’s rescheduling recommendation, and pending tax court cases. Ahead of rescheduling, cannabis businesses are using forward-looking tax strategies, strong bookkeeping, and formal disclosures to reshape compliance, even as refunds face growing IRS scrutiny. < Back Why some cannabis businesses say 280E no longer applies — and how operators are filing anyway Feb 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Outlaw Report Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Tax experts and D.C. cannabis operators say Section 280E may no longer apply as written, pointing to new inventory accounting rules, HHS’s rescheduling recommendation, and pending tax court cases. While refunds face growing IRS scrutiny, forward-looking tax strategies — paired with strong bookkeeping and formal disclosures — are reshaping how cannabis businesses approach compliance ahead of rescheduling. Source < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Cannabis operators face major changes this year due to evolving federal tax rules under Section 280E and state policy shifts. Virginia lawmakers are advancing restorative penalties for youth use and cracking down on unlicensed activity as businesses prepare for the adult-use market, while Maryland is moving to protect gun rights for registered medical cannabis patients. < Back New bills propose restorative penalties for youth cannabis use and strict criminal sanctions for unlicensed activity, while companies like Jushi Holdings prepare for the adult-use market Feb 10, 2026 LJ Dawson Outlaw Report Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Cannabis operators are navigating major changes this year, from evolving federal tax rules under Section 280E to state-level policy shifts. In Virginia, lawmakers are advancing restorative penalties for youth cannabis use while cracking down on unlicensed activity, as businesses like The Cannabist Co. and Jushi Holdings prepare for the adult-use market. Meanwhile, Maryland lawmakers are moving to protect gun rights for registered medical cannabis patients, aligning state cannabis law with federal firearm regulations. Source < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Virginia lawmakers approved a bill to allow medical marijuana use in hospitals for qualifying patients, which is contingent on the federal government finalizing its proposal to reschedule cannabis. Separately, the legislature is advancing bills to legalize and regulate recreational cannabis sales, an effort that has the support of newly sworn-in Governor Abigail Spanberger. < Back Virginia Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals Following Federal Rescheduling Advances Toward Senate Floor Vote Feb 6, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Virginia lawmakers have approved a bill to allow qualifying patients to access medical marijuana in hospitals—but only after the federal government finalizes a pending proposal to reschedule cannabis. The Senate Education and Health Committee voted 14-0 on Thursday to advance the legislation from Sen. Barbara Favola (D), days after it advanced through a subcommittee. The legislation would build upon existing state law protecting health professionals at hospices and nursing facilities that assist terminally ill patients in utilizing medical cannabis treatment. Those protections would be expanded to hospital workers under the substitute version of the bill that was approved by the subcommittee. As originally introduced, the measure would have simply directed the state the Department of Health to form a working group to explore the reform, but its scope was expanded in the subcommittee. Sen. Lamont Bagby (D) said at Thursday’s hearing that the bill “directs the Board of Health to promulgate regulations specifying hospital staff may store, dispense and administer cannabis oil when a patient has valid certification, and it exempts such staff from criminal penalties or possessions of cannabis oil.” Unlike other states where similar laws are in place or being considered this session—a policy known as “Ryan’s law,” named after a young medical marijuana patient in California who passed away—the Virginia bill would only extend the protections to hospital settings if cannabis is federally rescheduled. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in December directing the attorney general to expeditiously move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), but that’s yet to materialize. Meanwhile in Virginia, lawmakers are also considering more robust reforms to the state’s marijuana laws, including proposals to legalize recreational cannabis sales. A recent poll found that lawmakers seeking to allow commercial marijuana sales have the support of a majority of registered voters. The survey results come as committees in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate have recently approved bills to legalize and regulate the adult-use cannabis market. While there are some differences between the chambers’ bills, the overall proposals largely align with recommendations released last month by the legislature’s Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market. Since legalizing cannabis possession and home cultivation in 2021, Virginia lawmakers have worked to establish a commercial marijuana market—only to have those efforts consistently stalled under former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who twice vetoed measures to enact it that were sent to his desk by the legislature. Newly sworn-in Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) supports legalizing adult-use marijuana sales. *— 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. —* Meanwhile, Virginia lawmakers have filed other marijuana-related legislation for the 2026 session, including a proposal to provide resentencing relief for people convicted of past cannabis crimes. Separately, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry recently published a new outlining workplace protections for cannabis consumers. The post Virginia Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals Following Federal Rescheduling Advances Toward Senate Floor Vote appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Cannabis MSO Curaleaf secured a record $500 million debt placement with new notes carrying an 11.5% interest rate, which will be used to refinance $475 million in existing senior secured notes. This news was reported by MJBizDaily. < Back Cannabis MSO Curaleaf extends debt with record $500 million placement Feb 9, 2026 Margaret Jackson MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The new notes, which carry an interest rate of 11.5%, will be used to refinance $475 million in existing senior secured notes. Cannabis MSO Curaleaf extends debt with record $500 million placement is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

True Terpenes launched Headstash, a new terpene-based platform, to solve the cannabis industry's problem of inconsistent product aroma, which is a key driver of consumer choice and perceived quality. Headstash helps operators preserve and standardize delicate aromatic compounds across product formats, reflecting a shift toward quality being defined by consistent consumer experience rather than potency alone. < Back True Terpenes Launches Headstash to Solve Cannabis’ Lingering Aroma Problem Feb 11, 2026 Cannabis Now Cannabis Now Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link For years, cannabis innovation has centered on potency, format and efficiency. THC percentages climbed, extraction techniques evolved, and new product categories flooded dispensary shelves. Yet one of the most powerful elements of the cannabis experience remained stubbornly inconsistent from batch to batch and brand to brand. That element is aroma. Ask consumers how they choose cannabis, and many will tell you the same thing: They smell it first. Aroma signals freshness, quality and authenticity long before a product is consumed. For operators, however, preserving aroma through cultivation, processing, storage and distribution has been one of the most difficult challenges to solve at scale. That is the gap True Terpenes is aiming to close with the launch of Headstash, a new terpene-based platform designed to help operators deliver consistent aroma in final cannabis products while improving the consumer experience across formats. *Why Aroma Matters More Than Ever* Aroma is not just a sensory preference. It plays a measurable role in how cannabis is perceived and experienced. Neuroscience research shows that smell is the only sense with a direct pathway to the brain’s limbic system, the region responsible for emotion, memory and reward. This connection shows that aroma shapes expectation and perception long before cannabinoids take effect, a relationship examined in depth through sensory research highlighted in *The Forgotten Human Superpower*. Consumer focused studies support this reality. Research compiled through studies, show that cannabis consumers consistently associate aroma with product quality and use scent as a primary decision-making factor at the point of purchase. More recently, EEG based research from the PAX Study found that cannabis products rich in preserved aromatic compounds produced stronger and longer lasting psychoactive brain responses than higher THC products that lacked aromatic complexity. These findings suggest aroma influences not only preference but perceived effect as well. *The Industry’s Aroma Problem* Despite its importance, aroma has historically been fragile. Terpenes degrade easily when exposed to heat, oxygen and mechanical processing. As cannabis production scaled up, aroma was often compromised by extraction methods, storage conditions, and long supply chains. Academic sensory research from Oregon State University reinforces this challenge. The OSU Hemp Sensory Research Update demonstrates that even small changes in terpene composition significantly alter consumer perception, even when cannabinoid levels remain the same. What smells vibrant at harvest can arrive muted or altered by the time it reaches retail shelves. For operators, this inconsistency creates a real business problem. When aroma shifts from batch to batch, brand trust erodes. Consumers struggle to find the experience they expect, and operators struggle to deliver repeatable quality. *Headstash and the Shift Toward Aroma Consistency* Headstash was developed to address that problem directly. Headstash is a proprietary cannabis aroma science platform and live extract formulation system designed to preserve and revive the plant’s most delicate aromatic compounds. Rather than treating terpenes as a finishing touch, the Headstash bases treat aroma as a core quality attribute that can be preserved and standardized across product formats including vapes, pre-rolls and other infused products. According to Daniel Cook, the CEO of True Terpenes, the goal was to bring more structure to an area long left to chance. “Aroma has always been one of cannabis’ strongest signals of quality, but it has also been one of the least controlled,” Cook says. “Headstash gives operators a way to protect aroma through production so consumers experience what was intended every time.” The approach reflects lessons learned outside of cannabis as well. Terpene formulation systems already underpin billions of dollars in food, beverage, fragrance and wellness products. Having contributed to more than $8 billion in consumer packaged goods, True Terpenes now leverages that extensive expertise to drive cannabis innovation. *Built for Operators and Consumers Alike* From an operator perspective, Headstash offers a path toward scalability without sacrificing sensory integrity. Brands can maintain a recognizable aromatic identity even as they expand production or introduce new product formats. From the consumer side, the impact is equally important. Consistent aroma means consistent expectation. When a product smells the same every time, consumers are more likely to trust it, repurchase it, and recommend it. “Consistency is what builds confidence,” says Kaity Cole, True Terpene’s chief product officer. “When aroma is predictable, the experience becomes dependable for both the operator and the consumer.” Genetics and sensory research play a critical role in that predictability. Jeremy Plumb, who leads genetics and sensory research at True Terpenes, emphasizes that aroma is deeply tied to how cannabis is understood. “Smell is how people first make sense of cannabis,” he says. “If aroma changes, perception changes even when everything else stays the same.” *What Headstash Signals for the Industry* The launch of Headstash reflects a broader shift in cannabis toward maturity and standardization. As the industry moves further into mainstream consumer culture, quality is increasingly defined by experience rather than numbers alone. Potency still matters, but it no longer tells the full story. Aroma is emerging as a key differentiator and a driver of loyalty. Solutions that help preserve and deliver aroma consistently are not just product innovations. Rather, they are infrastructure for the next phase of the industry. Headstash represents a meaningful step toward solving one of cannabis’ most persistent sensory challenges. By addressing aroma at the system level, True Terpenes is helping operators scale with confidence and giving consumers something they have been asking for all along: Cannabis that smells the way it should, every time. The post True Terpenes Launches Headstash to Solve Cannabis’ Lingering Aroma Problem appeared first on Cannabis Now. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. 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The company collaborated with Heavyweight Heads to increase its genetic library in Florida. < Back Goldflower Cannabis Approved for Florida Cultivation Site Feb 10, 2026 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The company also partnered with Heavyweight Heads to expand its genetic library in the Sunshine State. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Governor Mike DeWine criticized advocates for "whining" over a new state law (SB 56) that rolls back certain aspects of marijuana legalization and criminalizes intoxicating hemp products, arguing the changes align with voter intent. The controversial law recriminalizes some cannabis activities, removes anti-discrimination protections for lawful users, and bans most hemp products with over 0.4mg of THC outside of licensed dispensaries. In response, a group called Ohioans for Cannabis Choice is leading a referendum campaign to block the implementation of the law's core sections until voters can decide on their repeal. < Back Ohio Governor Tells Cannabis Advocates To Stop ‘Whining’ Over Legalization Law Changes As Rollback Referendum Proceeds Feb 9, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The governor of Ohio has a message for critics of a law rolling back the state’s marijuana market and criminalizing intoxicating hemp products: Stop “whining.” As a campaign behind a referendum to block certain provisions of the cannabis roll-back law gets to work, Gov. Mike DeWine (R) was asked about the issue and what it would mean if they ultimately proved successful. “I think the proponents should be happy with their victory at the polls, instead of now going back and whining about something the legislature has done, which frankly I think is very consistent with what the average voter was thinking when they went in to vote,” the governor told News 5 Cleveland. “I think we’re very consistent with what voters intended,” he said. The proposed referendum, led by Ohioans for Cannabis Choice, was recently cleared by the state attorney general’s office following a review of the title and summary. That came after activists revised an initial version that was deemed affirmatively misleading. When the governor said that “proponents” of the referendum should take the win and accept the policy changes that are being implemented under SB 56, he wasn’t necessarily referring to the broader marijuana industry, as many stakeholders support reining in the consumable hemp market. “You see this gray market that pops up selling dangerous drugs to children and all other Ohio consumers,” Adrienne Robbins of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition said. But some hemp industry operatives, consumers and advocates view the law’s enactment as an example of legislative overreach. “We elect officials to represent us and represent what we want to see happen,” Scotty Hunter, whose brewery Urban Artifact sells THC-infused beverages, said . “We don’t elect officials to tell us how to behave, how to act, what to consume. I think they’re out of line, quite honestly.” “The fact that the legislature is okay with eliminating 6,000 businesses, a billion dollars per year in economic activity, it’s crazy to me—especially when so many Ohioans are struggling,” he said. “This is an opportunity for so many small businesses, and now, you’re gonna make the economic situation even tougher.” “It’s about the freedom of choice and the government not being overbearing in what people can do day to day in their everyday life,” Hunter said. “And SB 56 completely tramples all over that.” The governor’s office and a senator who led the charge to pass the bill have previously criticized the cannabis referendum campaign. In general, the proposal would repeal the first three core sections of a controversial bill that DeWine signed in December that he says is intended to crack down on the unregulated intoxicating hemp market. But the legislation would do more than restrict the sale of cannabinoid products to dispensaries. The law also recriminalizes certain marijuana activity that was legalized under the ballot initiative voters approved in 2023, and it’d additionally remove anti-discrimination protections for cannabis consumers that were enacted under that law. The governor additionally used his line-item veto powers to cancel a section of the bill that would have delayed the implementation of the ban on hemp beverages. Advocates and stakeholders strongly protested the now-enacted legislation, arguing that it undermines the will of voters who approved cannabis legalization and would effectively eradicate the state’s hemp industry, as there are low expectations that adults will opt for hemp-based products over marijuana when they visit a dispensary. The pushback inspired the newly filed referendum—but the path to successfully blocking the law is narrow. If activists reach the signature threshold by the deadline, which coincides with the same day the restrictive law is to take effect, SB 56 would not be implemented until voters got a chance to decide on the issue at the ballot. A summary of the submitted referendum states that “Sections 1, 2, and 3 of Am. Sub. S. B. No. 56 enact new provisions and amend and repeal existing provisions of the Ohio Revised Code that relate to the regulation, criminalization, and taxation of cannabis products, such as the sale, use, possession, cultivation, license, classification, transport, and manufacture of marijuana and certain hemp products.” “If a majority of the voters vote to not approve Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the Act, then the enacted changes will not take effect and the prior version of the affected laws will remain in effect,” it says. Advocates have flagged a series of concerns with the law, pointing out, for example, that it would eliminate language in statute providing anti-discrimination protections for people who lawfully use cannabis. That includes protections meant to prevent adverse actions in the context of child custody rights, the ability to qualify for organ transplants and professional licensing. It would also recriminalize possessing marijuana from any source that isn’t a state-licensed dispensary in Ohio or from a legal homegrow. As such, people could be charged with a crime for carrying cannabis they bought at a legal retailer in neighboring Michigan. Additionally, it would ban smoking cannabis at outdoor public locations such as bar patios—and it would allow landlords to prohibit vaping marijuana at rented homes. Violating that latter policy, even if it involves vaping in a person’s own backyard at a rental home, would constitute a misdemeanor offense. The legislation would also replace what had been a proposed regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp that the House had approved with a broad prohibition on sales outside marijuana dispensaries following a recent federal move to recriminalize such products. Under the law, hemp items with more than 0.4 mg of total THC per container, or those containing synthetic cannabinoids, could no longer be sold outside of a licensed marijuana dispensary setting. That would align with a recently enacted federal hemp law included in an appropriations package signed by President Donald Trump. The federal law imposing a ban on most consumable hemp products has a one-year implementation window, however, and it appears the Ohio legislation would take effect sooner. As passed by the legislature, a temporary regulatory program for hemp beverages would have stayed in place in Ohio until December 31, 2026, but that provision was vetoed by the governor. The law also includes language stipulating that, if the federal government moves to legalize hemp with higher THC content, it’s the intent of the Ohio legislature to review that policy change and consider potential state-level reforms to regulate such products. The bill signing came months after DeWine issued emergency rules prohibiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products for 90 days, with instructions to the legislature to consider permanent regulations. A county judge has enjoined the state from enforcing that policy in response to a legal challenge. *— 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. —* Meanwhile, in September, the Ohio Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) filed proposed rules to build upon the state’s marijuana legalization law, laying out plans to update regulations on labeling and packaging requirements. Ohio retailers sold more than $1 billion worth of legal marijuana products in 2025, according to data from the state Department of Commerce (DOC). In March, a survey of 38 municipalities by the Ohio State University’s (OSU) Moritz College of Law found that local leaders were “unequivocally opposed” to earlier proposals that would have stripped the planned funding. Meanwhile in Ohio, adults as of June are able to buy more than double the amount of marijuana than they were under previous limits, with state officials determining that the market can sustainably supply both medical cannabis patients and adult consumers. The governor in March separately announced his desire to reallocate marijuana tax revenue to support police training, local jails and behavioral health services. He said funding police training was a top priority, even if that wasn’t included in what voters passed in 2023. *Photo courtesy of Brian Shamblen.* The post Ohio Governor Tells Cannabis Advocates To Stop ‘Whining’ Over Legalization Law Changes As Rollback Referendum Proceeds appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. 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Patient care is becoming the central focus of the market, influenced by New York's clinical leadership and emerging product standards. < Back Medical Cannabis at Inflection Point: Policy, Science, What Comes Next (Opinion) Feb 10, 2026 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link From New York’s clinical leadership to emerging product standards, patient care is becoming the market’s north star. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill (HB 2152) allowing terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and hospices, starting January 1, 2027, provided it is consumed via methods other than smoking or vaping, is securely stored, and does not apply to emergency department patients. The legislation, which cleared the House 89-6 and heads to the Senate, aims to promote dignity and comfort for terminally ill patients. < Back Washington House Passes Bill To Let Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Cannabis In Hospitals Feb 11, 2026 Tom Angell Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A bill to allow terminally ill patients in Washington State to use medical cannabis in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and hospices was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Shelley Kloba (D), cleared the chamber in a vote of 89-6 and now heads to the Senate for consideration. “This allows for uniformity across hospitals,” Kloba said on the floor ahead of the vote. “It balances the needs of hospitals for safe storage for any of the needs that they have, and it balances that with the patient’s ability to try something maybe outside of standard pharmacological treatment in order to have the kind of comfort and dignity at the end of their life that they deserve.” At a committee hearing on the measure last month, the sponsor said the legislation “builds on what we have as a decades-long experience with medical cannabis, in very controlled kind of environment.” If enacted into law, HB 2152 would mandate that hospitals and other specified healthcare facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana on the premises beginning on January 1, 2027, subject to certain rules and restrictions. “The medical use of cannabis may support improved quality of life for a qualifying patient…with a terminal condition,” the bill’s text says. “It is the intent of the legislature to promote dignity and comfort for terminally ill patients while maintaining the integrity and safety of health care environments.” Patients and their caregivers would be responsible for acquiring and administering medical marijuana, and it would need to be stored securely at all times in a locked container. Smoking or vaping of cannabis would be prohibited, so patients would need to consume it via other methods. Marijuana could not be shared between patients and visitors, and the right to use medical cannabis under the bill would not apply to patients who are in the emergency department. Healthcare facility officials would need to see a copy of patients’ authorization to use medical cannabis, and they would be required to note their use of the drug in medical records. They would also need to establish a formal policy “allowing for the medical use of cannabis” on the premises. Facilities would also be able to suspend permission to use cannabis under the bill if a federal agency such as the U.S. Department of Justice or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services takes an enforcement action against such use or “issues a rule or other notification that expressly prohibits the medical use of cannabis in health care facilities.” The House Health Care & Wellness Committee adopted an amendment last month to exempt nursing homes operated by a residential habilitation center from the requirement to allow the medical use of cannabis, to clarify that the bill doesn’t apply to patients who haven’t been formally admitted to a hospital and to specify that patients and their caregivers are responsible for retrieving the medical cannabis (in addition to their responsibilities related to acquiring, administering, and removing the medical cannabis). *— 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. —* California and a handful of other states already have laws allowing terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in healthcare facilities. Known as “Ryan’s Law,” the legislation is partly inspired by the experience of Jim Bartell, whose son died from cancer and was initially denied access to cannabis at a California hospital. The Bartells did eventually find a facility that agreed to allow the treatment, and Jim said Ryan’s quality of life improved dramatically in his final days. “In the invaluable last days as Ryan fought stage 4 pancreatic cancer, I first-handedly experienced the positive impact medical cannabis had on my son’s well-being, as opposed to the harsh effects of opiates,” Bartell said in 2021 when California’s governor signed Ryan’s Law. “Medical cannabis is an excellent option for relieving pain and suffering in those who are terminally-ill, but most importantly it serves to provide compassion, support, and dignity to patients and their families, during their loved-ones’ final days.” “Looking at each other, holding Ryan’s hand and telling him how much I loved him during his final moments would not have been possible without the medical cannabis,” he said. Meanwhile, Washington State lawmakers are also considering legislation this session to legalize the home cultivation of marijuana for personal use by adults. Separate legislation would allow short-term rentals like Airbnbs in Washington State would be able to offer guests complimentary marijuana prerolls. Yet another measure would legalize and regulate therapeutic use of the psychedelic psilocybin. The post Washington House Passes Bill To Let Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Cannabis In Hospitals appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. 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