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Apothecare calls for the integration of medical cannabis education into clinical training and standard practice, arguing that patients should not be left to figure it out on their own. < Back Health Canada Cannabis Guidance Exposes ‘Absurd’ Education Gap in Health Care Feb 10, 2026 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Apothecare calls for medical cannabis education to be integrated into clinical training and standard practice, not left to patients to figure out on their own. < 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 newsletter highlights a new Congressional Research Service report analyzing the constitutionality of the 280E tax penalty on marijuana businesses, alongside a GOP congressman's doubt that cannabis rescheduling is a current Department of Justice priority. It also reports on the New Hampshire Senate rejecting a marijuana legalization bill, advocacy pushback on penalty amendments in a Virginia cannabis sales bill, a Maryland hearing on psychedelic access, and a study showing AI models can approximate psychedelic narratives. < Back Cannabis not a “priority” for Trump DOJ, GOP congressman says (Newsletter: February 11, 2026) Feb 11, 2026 Tom Angell Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *Congressional 280E marijuana tax penalty report; VA cannabis penalty pushback; MD psychedelics hearing; AI & psychedelics study* Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: *Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible…* *Your good deed for the day:* donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment */ TOP THINGS TO KNOW* Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-chair Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) told Marijuana Moment he isn’t sure if rescheduling is a “priority” for the Department of Justice—saying “they seem to have a lot on their plate” with processing the Jeffrey Epstein files. A new Congressional Research Service report on the 280E tax penalty for marijuana businesses analyzes whether the policy blocking deductions to the cannabis industry is unconstitutional. The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee rejected a marijuana legalization bill that was recently passed by the House of Representatives. The Maryland House Health Committee held a hearing on a bill to extend the Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances for another year and require an additional report with updated recommendations to ensure “broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances.” Marijuana Justice and other advocacy groups are pushing the Virginia Senate Finance Committee to remove new penalty amendments from a cannabis sales legalization bill that were recently added by a different panel—saying it “should focus on responsible regulations, not further criminalization.” A new study in which researchers virtually “dosed” ChatGPT and other AI models with simulations of drugs like psilocybin, DMT and ayahuasca found that “LLMs can convincingly approximate psychedelic narratives through learned linguistic patterns—but they do so without experiential grounding.” - “Contemporary LLMs can be ‘dosed’ via text prompts to generate convincingly realistic psychedelic narratives.” The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division and other police groups are urging lawmakers to reject a representative’s proposal to regulate intoxicating hemp products instead of banning them. People with marijuana convictions in Illinois can face long delays in clearing their records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders. */ FEDERAL* The Drug Enforcement Administration posted a profile of one of its community outreach specialists focused on reducing drug demand. The House bill to keep applying the 280E tax penalty on marijuana businesses after rescheduling got one new cosponsor for a total of 11. The House bill to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products got one new cosponsor for a total of 28. */ STATES* Pennsylvania’s Senate majority leader criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) for being vague on what kind of marijuana legalization model he prefers. A federal court began hearing a lawsuit challenging Florida ballot restrictions brought by campaigns working on marijuana legalization and other initiatives. The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals dismissed a lawsuit challenging regulators’ medical cannabis business licensing process. The Illinois Medical Cannabis Advisory Board is recommending that polycystic ovary syndrome be added as a medical marijuana qualifying condition. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife sent an update on its efforts to reduce and address environmental impacts associated with cannabis cultivation. Vermont regulators hosted a webinar about cannabis advertising guidance. The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission will meet on Friday. *— 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. — / SCIENCE & HEALTH* A study found that “many veterans viewed cannabis as an important tool to cope with or alleviate symptoms from a variety of health conditions” but that they “obtain information about it from sources other than healthcare professionals and may be reluctant to discuss their cannabis use with clinicians despite its relevance to their care.” A review concluded that “preliminary review-level evidence suggests that individuals self-medicating with psychedelics—particularly psilocybin and LSD—report symptom relief for conditions such as cluster headache.” */ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS* Officials with prohibitionist organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana previewed their strategy to fight cannabis rescheduling and other reforms in the courts, including by suing marijuana businesses. */ BUSINESS* Organigram Global Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of C$63.5 million. *Make sure to subscribe to get Marijuana Moment’s daily dispatch in your inbox.* Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: *Photo courtesy of Chris Wallis // Side Pocket Images.* The post Cannabis not a “priority” for Trump DOJ, GOP congressman says (Newsletter: February 11, 2026) 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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Hawaii lawmakers advanced a "Ryan's Law" bill to allow terminally ill and certain qualifying patients to use medical cannabis in health facilities, though it was amended to be permissive rather than mandatory for the facilities. Facing repeated legislative roadblocks, key sponsors filed a measure to put recreational marijuana legalization on the November ballot as a constitutional amendment for voters to decide, while other recent reforms have included signing bills on expungement and expanding medical caregiver cultivation. < Back Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Bill To Let Patients Use Medical Marijuana At Health Facilities Feb 9, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Hawaii lawmakers have advanced a bill to allow qualifying patients to access medical marijuana at health facilities. In one of the latest examples of states pursuing what’s known as “Ryan’s law”—a reference to a young medical cannabis patient in California who passed away—the Hawaii House Health Committee and Human Services & Homelessness Committee held a joint hearing on Wednesday at which members unanimously approved the legislation, with amendments. The bill from Rep. Gregg Takayama (D) states that it’s the “intent of the legislature in enacting this chapter to support the ability of terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over sixty-five years of age with chronic diseases to safely use medical cannabis within specified health care facilities.” While Takayama said his initial instinct was to defer the bill for action, he decided upon review of testimony that “it bears further consideration.” That includes incorporating agency recommendations to permit, rather than require, health facilities to allow medical cannabis use and exempt residential treatment centers from the proposed law. In written testimony submitted ahead of the committee hearing, the state Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) said that it “supports the intent of this measure to improve access for terminally ill medical cannabis patients,” but that the strict mandate on health facilities to permit medical marijuana use in the bill as filed is problematically inflexible. Rather than “shall permit,” the office recommended revising to “may permit” with respect to facilities’ legal obligation under the proposed law. The state attorney general’s office, meanwhile, said, “While the bill attempts to address potential federal conflicts, mandatory accommodation could expose health care facilities to legal uncertainties, including the potential risk to federal funding or other federal enforcement consequences.” For its part, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) said it “strongly support[s] allowing terminally ill patients and kupuna to use medical cannabis preparations in health care facilities.” However, the organization is “alarmed that [the bill] would restrict [medical cannabis use] in other cases.” “As it is currently drafted, HB 1542 would force nursing homes and other health care facilities to ban conduct they may be allowing now, or may wish to allow in the future,” MPP’s Karen O’Keefe said. “No health care facility should be prohibited from allowing patients relief.” “We strongly support allowing terminally ill patients and kupuna to use medical cannabis to be used in health care facilities and commend the Chair for addressing that need. However, we strongly urge amendments to ensure the Legislature does not prohibit facilities from: 1) allowing medical cannabis by other patients should they wish to do so; and 2) allowing vaping or smoking in a private room, where tobacco would be allowed.” There are certain exceptions detailed in the bill. For example, medical marijuana couldn’t be used in substance misuse recovery hospitals, state hospitals or emergency departments of general acute hospitals “while the patient is receiving emergency services and care.” Smoking and vaping cannabis would remain prohibited in health facilities under the proposal, “provided that a home health agency shall only prohibit smoking or vaping immediately before or while home health agency staff are present in the residence.” General acute care hospitals couldn’t allow patients with a chronic disease to use medical cannabis unless they were terminally ill. In the event that a federal regulatory agency, Justice Department or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) takes enforcement action against a health facility related to the medical cannabis policy, or if they explicitly notify the facility that they’re violating federal law, the health care institution could suspend the policy. Meanwhile in Hawaii, officials recently released a report on the potential economic impact of recreational marijuana legalization in the state, including revenue implications related to domestic and international tourism. The report from Cannabis Public Policy Consulting—which was commissioned by the Hawaii Department of Health’s (DOH) Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation—looked at a wide range of policy considerations associated with potentially legalizing adult-use marijuana in the state. All told, researchers said survey data and comparative analyses indicate that Hawaii could see anywhere from $46-$90 million in monthly marijuana sales by year five of implementation, after accounting for a maximum 15 percent tax rate on cannabis products. In the lead-up to the release of the report, key Hawaii lawmakers last month filed legislation that would put the issue of marijuana legalization on the ballot for voters to decide. The move comes after repeated efforts to legalize cannabis legislatively in recent sessions have demonstrated momentum but failed before reaching the finish line to be enacted into law. *If the legislature agrees to the new plan, voters would see this on their November ballots:* “Shall the Constitution of the State of Hawaii be amended to: (1) Authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess personal-use amounts of cannabis; and (2) Require the legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State?” If a majority of voters approved the ballot measure, cannabis legalization would take effect on July 1, 2027. House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee Chairman David Tarnas (D) and Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Joy San Buenaventura (D) are the lead sponsors of the new measures. Tarnas’s House proposal has 13 additional cosponsors. “This is kicking this particular policy decision—very selectively—to the public for a decision,” Tarnas, who has previously sponsored legalization and other marijuana reform bills, said in an interview last month. While Gov. Josh Green (D) supports legalizing cannabis, and polling has indicated that Hawaiians are ready for the policy change, the new measures signal that the sponsors don’t anticipate that fellow lawmakers will be ready to move forward with a legislative reform this year but may instead be inclined to defer to voters. Putting the measure on the ballot as a constitutional amendment would require a two-thirds vote in each chamber of the legislature. That said, Tarnas and San Buenaventura have also filed separate, more traditional statutory cannabis legalization measures for the 2026 session. House Speaker Nadine Nakamura (D) has acknowledged broad public support for marijuana legalization, but said that some of her chamber’s members from the island of Oahu are not on board with the reform. Hawaii’s Senate last February narrowly defeated a proposal that would have increased fivefold the amount of cannabis that a person could possess without risk of criminal charges. Had the measure become law, it would have increased the amount of cannabis decriminalized in Hawaii from the current 3 grams up to 15 grams. Possession of any amount of marijuana up to that 15-gram limit would have been classified as a civil violation, punishable by a fine of $130. A Senate bill that would have legalized marijuana for adults, meanwhile, ultimately stalled for the session. That measure, SB 1613, failed to make it out of committee by a legislative deadline. While advocates felt there was sufficient support for the legalization proposal in the Senate, it’s widely believed that House lawmakers would have ultimately scuttled the measure, as they did last February with a legalization companion bill, HB 1246. In 2024, a Senate-passed legalization bill also fizzled out in the House. Last year’s House vote to stall the bill came just days after approval from a pair of committees at a joint hearing. Ahead of that hearing, the panels received nearly 300 pages of testimony, including from state agencies, advocacy organizations and members of the public. Green signed separate legislation last year to allow medical marijuana caregivers to grow marijuana on behalf of up to five patients rather than the current one. And in July, the governor signed another bill that establishes a number of new rules around hemp products in Hawaii, including a requirement that distributors and retailers obtain a registration from the Department of Health. Lawmakers also sent a bill to the governor that would help speed the expungement process for people hoping to clear their records of past marijuana-related offenses—a proposal Green signed into law in April. That measure, HB 132, from Tarnas, is intended to expedite expungements happening through a pilot program signed into law in 2024 by Green. Specifically, it will remove a distinction between marijuana and other Schedule V drugs for the purposes of the expungement program. The bill’s proponents said the current wording of the law forces state officials to comb through thousands of criminal records manually in order to identify which are eligible for expungement under the pilot program. Meanwhile, in November, Hawaii officials finalized rules that will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to sell an expanded assortment of products for patients—including dry herb vaporizers, rolling papers and grinders—while revising the state code to clarify that cannabis oils and concentrates can be marketed for inhalation. The department also affirmed its support for federal marijuana rescheduling—a policy change that President Donald Trump ordered to be completed last month but has yet to come to fruition. *— 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. —* Regulators are also launching a series of courses designed to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals about medical marijuana as the state’s cannabis program expands. The underlying medical marijuana expansion bill signed by the governor in late June, in addition to allowing more patients to more easily access cannabis, also contains a provision that advocates find problematic. Before lawmakers sent the legislation to Green, a conference committee revised the plan, inserting a provision to allow DOH to access medical marijuana patient records held by doctors for any reason whatsoever. *Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer.* The post Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Bill To Let Patients Use Medical Marijuana At Health Facilities 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

The company's deal with a Millstreet affiliate includes a medical cannabis license, five active dispensaries, and a cultivation and processing facility < Back The Cannabist Co. Closes $130 Million Sale of Virginia Assets Feb 6, 2026 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The company’s deal with a Millstreet affiliate includes a medical cannabis license, five active dispensaries, and a cultivation and processing facility. < 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

While some lawmakers advocate for restorative measures, amendments added to Senate Bill 542 aim to significantly escalate criminal penalties for unlicensed cannabis activity, sparking a debate over a potential return to "War on Drugs" era policies. < Back New criminal sanctions proposed for unlicensed cannabis activity in Virginia Feb 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Outlaw Report Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link While some lawmakers push for restorative measures, a parallel effort in the Senate has moved toward a significant escalation in criminal penalties for unlicensed cannabis activity. Recent amendments added to Senate Bill 542, the primary vehicle for establishing a retail adult-use market, have sparked a debate over the potential return to “War on Drugs” era […] 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

GOP Congressman Isn’t Sure Marijuana Rescheduling Is A DOJ ‘Priority,’ But Remains Optimistic About Progress Under Trump < Back GOP Congressman Isn’t Sure Marijuana Rescheduling Is A DOJ ‘Priority... Feb 10, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A GOP congressional lawmaker says that while marijuana rescheduling might not be at the top of the agenda for the Justice Department or White House amid competing interests, he and bipartisan colleagues will be ready when “opportunity does present itself.” Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, also told Marijuana Moment in an interview that he’s glad to see other members make inroads on psychedelics policy reform, especially if it means supporting military veterans and service members who stand to benefit from novel therapies. Asked about the status of legislative work on cannabis, however, Joyce said it’s a “tougher issue” because it’s “like comedy—the timing has to be perfect.” “I think it’s important to make sure when the opportunity does present itself, we’re ready to go,” the congressman said, adding that he encouraged that President Donald Trump has been “pretty forward on it,” which includes an executive order he signed in December directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to quickly finalize a pending proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). “Given the opportunity and and the timing, I think we can do it,” he said. While the bipartisan co-chairs of the Cannabis Caucus have yet to meet this Congress, Joyce said “we made a tremendous amount of progress” on the issue nonetheless. By contrast, the Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Caucus (PATH) Caucus is “still working on getting things done.” “I applaud their efforts. And if it’s helping our soldiers and veterans, then god bless,” the congressman said, while caveating that he feels it’s important that marijuana-focused lawmakers “stay in our lane” to ensure success. Joyce added that he and his colleagues “certainly provided the input that is important for their review” to the Justice Department and White House. “But I don’t know if it’s a priority. They seem to have a lot on their plate,” he said, noting that it “seems like all-hands-on-deck for pushing out” files related to Jeffrey Epstein. “There’s so many things in the fire,” he said. “Once we get through this spending bill, I think we’ll finally have a point where we’re worried about [other issues].” Joyce separately told Marijuana Moment last month that he doesn’t think the attorney general would seek to undermine the president’s executive order to move marijuana to Schedule III despite any personal reservations she may have about the policy change. Meanwhile, Bondi is scheduled to appear before a key House committee next week—and advocates are holding out hope that lawmakers will press her to provide an update on the Justice Department’s progress in fulfilling Trump’s order to complete the rescheduling process. A DOJ spokesperson told Marijuana Moment last month that it had no “comment or updates” to share on the topic. However, an agency official more recently told Salon that “DOJ is working to identify the most expeditious means of executing the EO.” That phrasing is notable, signaling that the department is uncertain about the administrative pathway to finalize rescheduling. The hope among advocates and industry stakeholders was that the process would be more simple, with a final signature on the existing reform proposal that was released following a scientific review initiated under the prior Biden administration. DOJ has been notably silent on the issue in the weeks since Trump signed the order—even as the White House recently touted the president’s order as an example of a policy achievement during the first year of his second term. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Trump’s first pick for attorney general this term who ultimately withdrew his nomination, raised eyebrows last week after posting on X that he’s been told the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is actively drafting a rescheduling rule and intended to issue it “ASAP.” There’s some confusion around that point, however, as a rule is already pending before the Justice Department—and a new rule would presumably be subject to additional administrative review and public comment. Last week, meanwhile, the White House declined to comment on the status of the rescheduling process, deferring Marijuana Moment to the Justice Department. A Democratic senator told Marijuana Moment earlier this month that it’s “too early to tell” what the implications of Trump’s cannabis order would be—saying that while there are “things that look promising” about it, he is “very concerned about where the DOJ will land.” “The ability of the Trump administration to speak out of both sides of their mouth is staggering,” Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said. “So I’m just going to wait and see right now. Obviously, there’s things that look promising—to end generations of injustice. I really want to wait and see.” *— 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 last month, two GOP senators filed an amendment to block the Trump administration from rescheduling cannabis, but it was not considered on the floor. Meanwhile, last month, DEA said the cannabis rescheduling appeal process “remains pending” despite Trump’s executive order. A recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report discussed how DOJ could, in theory, reject the president’s directive or delay the process by restarting the scientific review into marijuana. Bondi separately missed a congressionally mandated deadline last month to issue guidelines for easing barriers to research on Schedule I substances such as marijuana and psychedelics. *The LCB contributed reporting from Washington, D.C.* *Photo courtesy of Brian Shamblen.* The post GOP Congressman Isn’t Sure Marijuana Rescheduling Is A DOJ ‘Priority,’ But Remains Optimistic About Progress Under Trump 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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HB1432 aims to align cannabis penalties for minors (under 21) with those for alcohol by replacing criminal charges with a restorative civil framework, emphasizing warnings and social service referrals to prioritize education and support over punitive legal measures. < Back New bill proposes restorative approach for Virginia youth cannabis penalties Feb 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Outlaw Report Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link HB1432 seeks to align cannabis penalties for minors with those for alcohol by replacing criminal charges with a restorative civil framework. Under this bill, individuals under 21 would receive a series of warnings and social service referrals rather than facing arrests, criminal records, or the loss of driving privileges. The goal is to prioritize education and support over punitive legal measures for youth. 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

A coalition of 37 cannabis and civil rights organizations is urging Virginia senators to remove "harmful amendments" from a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales, arguing the new criminal penalties—including recriminalizing possession for those under 21 and felony charges for unlicensed cultivation—undermine the legislation's intent and will disproportionately harm minorities. Despite the opposition to these changes, the bill advances, outlining key details such as a maximum 12.625 percent retail tax, the establishment of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority, and sales potentially starting on November 1, 2026, under the House version. < Back Virginia Senators Should Remove New Marijuana Penalties From Bill To Legalize Sales, Advocacy Groups Say Feb 10, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A coalition of 37 cannabis and civil rights organization is urging Virginia senators to reverse course on amendments made to a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales that they say undermine the “intent” of the legislation and the “will of the people” by adding new criminal penalties for cannabis-related activity. In a letter led by Marijuana Justice, the groups told members of the Senate Finance Committee that they should roll back the amendments that were incorporated at the behest of a different panel’s chairman last week over the objections of the bill sponsor, Sen. Lashrecse Aird (D). “The measure should focus on responsible regulations, not further criminalization,” the letter says. Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC), Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), Last Prisoner Project (LPP), Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), Parabola Center for Law and Policy, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 400 and Virginia Cannabis Association were among the other signatories on the letter. Senate Courts of Justice Committee Chairman Scott Surovell’s (D) amendments “are an attempt to unravel Virginia’s commitment to undoing the harms of the War on Drugs, despite clear finding from the Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission that Black Virginians were disproportionately harmed by marijuana enforcement,” the groups wrote. The amendments at issue include those that increase penalties for consumers who buy from unlicensed sources, recriminalize cannabis possession by people under 21 and make unlawful sales a class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense and a crime punishable by mandatory jail time for a second offense. As amended, the bill would also raise the penalty for unlicensed cultivation to a felony punishable by up to five years in jail and make it a felony to transport with intent to distribute cannabis across state lines. The bill sponsor “explicitly identified these amendments as unfriendly and inconsistent with the purpose and intent of SB 542,” the letter continues. “Several members of the committee, both Republican and Democrat, also identified the amendments as problematic, confusing, and in direct conflict with the intent of legalization. Cannabis should not be treated the same as alcohol, including penalties.” “We are demanding the members of the Senate Finance Committee remove these amendments in their entirety and prioritize legalizing it right. By signing this letter, organizations are not endorsing the retail bill but opposing Senator Surovell’s harmful amendments which will undoubtedly inflict disproportionate harm on Black people, people of color, and low income earners while further criminalizing our communities.” JM Pedini, development director for the advocacy group NORML and executive director for Virginia NORML, told Marijuana Moment last week that the organization is “deeply concerned by committee members’ efforts to recriminalize cannabis consumers and adopt marijuana mandatory minimums.” “It’s particularly unsettling that as this body is moving to address resentencing for marijuana-related convictions, it is simultaneously entertaining new ways to further criminalize consumers,” Pedini said. NORML is not a signatory on the new letter. The advancement of the commercial sales bill as amended comes about a week after the House General Laws Committee approved a companion version of the legislation, sponsored by Del. Paul Krizek (D). As approved in committee, the legislation largely aligns with recommendations released in December 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. The Senate version calls for sales to start on January 1, 2027, while the House bill stipulates that adult-use cannabis sales could begin on November 1 of this year. *Here are the key details of the Virginia marijuana sales legalization legislation:* - Adults would be able to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a single transaction, or up to an equivalent amount of other cannabis products as determined by regulators. - The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority would oversee licensing and regulation of the new industry. Its board of directors would have the authority to control possession, sale, transportation, distribution, delivery and testing of marijuana. - A tax of up to 12.625 percent would apply to the retail sale of any cannabis product. That would include a state retail and use tax of 1.125 percent on top of a new marijuana-specific tax of 8 percent. Local governments could levy an additional 3.5 percent. - Tax revenue would be split between the costs of administering and enforcing the state’s marijuana system, a new Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Fund, pre-kindergarten programs, substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs and public health programs such as awareness campaigns designed to prevent drug-impaired driving and discourage underage consumption. - Local governments could not opt out of allowing marijuana businesses to operate in their area. - Delivery services would be allowed. - Serving sizes would be capped at 10 milligrams THC, with no more than 100 mg THC per package. - Existing medical cannabis operators could enter the adult-use market if they pay a $10 million licensing conversion fee. - Cannabis businesses would have to establish labor peace agreements with workers. - A legislative commission would be directed to study adding on-site consumption licenses and microbusiness cannabis event permits that would allow licensees to conduct sales at venues like farmers markets or pop-up locations. It would also investigate the possibility of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority becoming involved in marijuana regulations and enforcement. Newly sworn-in Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) supports legalizing adult-use marijuana sales. Another cannabis bill approved by the Senate Courts of Justice Committee last week would mandate that individuals with certain offenses automatically receive resentencing hearings and have their punishments adjusted. A House companion version from Del. Rozia Henson, Jr. (D) also advanced recently. The legislation would create a process by which people who are incarcerated or on community supervision for certain felony offenses involving the possession, manufacture, selling or distribution of marijuana could receive an automatic hearing to consider modification of their sentences. The bill applies to people whose convictions or adjudications are for conduct that occurred prior to July 1, 2021, when a state law legalizing personal possession and home cultivation of marijuana went into effect. The panel adopted a series of technical changes to the legislation prior to approving it. *— 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 proposals to let terminally ill patients use medical marijuana in hospitals. Separately, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry recently published a new outlining workplace protections for cannabis consumers. *Read the full letter on the Virginia marijuana bill amendments below:* The post Virginia Senators Should Remove New Marijuana Penalties From Bill To Legalize Sales, Advocacy Groups Say 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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Virginia lawmakers approved bills to legalize adult-use marijuana sales, with the House measure proposing a November 1 start date, and separate legislation to establish a resentencing process for past cannabis convictions that occurred before July 1, 2021. Newly sworn-in Gov. Abigail Spanberger supports legalizing adult-use sales. < Back Virginia Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Sales Legalization And Resentencing Bills Feb 11, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Virginia lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize marijuana sales, as well as separate legislation to provide a pathway for resentencing of past cannabis convictions. On Wednesday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee passed the marijuana sales legislation from Del. Paul Krizek (D) in a 16-6 vote. This comes about a week after a similar measure advanced through a Senate panel. The Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee had advanced the legislation with an amendment earlier in the day by a 5-2 vote. Krizek’s bill, HB 642, largely aligns 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. Under the measure as approved, adult-use cannabis sales could begin on November 1. That’s shorter timeline compared to the Senate companion, which calls for sales to start on January 1, 2027. The subcommittee on Wednesday adopted a substitute version of the bill that changes several key details, including by adjusting tax rates and reducing the conversion fee that current medical cannabis businesses would need to pay in order to serve the recreational market. *Here are the key details of the Virginia House marijuana sales legalization legislation as amended:* - Adults would be able to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a single transaction, or up to an equivalent amount of other cannabis products as determined by regulators. - The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority would oversee licensing and regulation of the new industry. Its board of directors would have the authority to control possession, sale, transportation, distribution, delivery and testing of marijuana. - There would be a six percent excise tax on the sale of marijuana products, and they would also be subject to the state’s 5.3 percent retail sales and use tax. Local governments could levy an additional 3.5 percent tax. - Tax revenue would be split between the costs of administering and enforcing the state’s marijuana system, a new Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Fund, pre-kindergarten programs, substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs and public health programs such as awareness campaigns designed to prevent drug-impaired driving and discourage underage consumption. - Local governments could not opt out of allowing marijuana businesses to operate in their area. - Delivery services would be allowed. - Serving sizes would be capped at 10 milligrams THC, with no more than 100 mg THC per package. - Existing medical cannabis operators could enter the adult-use market if they pay a $5 million licensing conversion fee. - Cannabis businesses would have to establish labor peace agreements with workers. - A legislative commission would be directed to study adding on-site consumption licenses and microbusiness cannabis event permits that would allow licensees to conduct sales at venues like farmers markets or pop-up locations. It would also investigate the possibility of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority becoming involved in marijuana regulations and enforcement. Over in the Senate, a measure to legalize marijuana sales that’s being sponsored by Sen. Lashrecse Aird (D), SB 542, moved through the Senate Courts of Justice Committee last week. However, it was amended in a way that drew criticism from advocates over changes that would impose new penalties on certain cannabis-related activities such as underage possession and unlicensed cultivation of marijuana that could carry the threat of jail time. A coalition of reform groups has since sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee, where the measure was transmitted, imploring members to roll back those amendments. Newly sworn-in Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) supports legalizing adult-use marijuana sales. Meanwhile, the Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee on Wednesday also passed a bill, SB 62, from Sen. Louise Lucas (D) that would create a process by which people who are incarcerated or on community supervision for certain felony offenses involving the possession, manufacture, selling or distribution of marijuana could receive an automatic hearing to consider modification of their sentences. The panel passed the measure in a 10-4 vote. On the Assembly side, a companion version of the resentencing legislation, HB 26 from Del. Rozia Henson (D), advanced through the Appropriations Committee in a 16-6 vote on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee approved the measure in a 3-1 vote. The bill applies to people whose convictions or adjudications are for conduct that occurred prior to July 1, 2021, when a state law legalizing personal possession and home cultivation of marijuana went into effect. *— 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. —* Separately, the Virginia Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to provide legal protections for hospital workers to facilitate the use of medical marijuana for patients with terminal illnesses in their facilities, so long as cannabis is federally rescheduled. SB 332 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. Separately, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry recently published a new outlining workplace protections for cannabis consumers. *Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer.* The post Virginia Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Sales Legalization And Resentencing Bills 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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Trump Was ‘Poorly Advised’ On Marijuana Rescheduling, GOP Senator Says After Directly Raising Concerns With President < Back Trump Was ‘Poorly Advised’ On Marijuana Rescheduling Feb 9, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A GOP senator says President Donald Trump was “poorly advised” on marijuana rescheduling—and while he’s raised the issue with the president directly, the two ultimately “disagreed” on the issue. Asked about the Trump administration’s position that moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) would promote research into the plant, Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) told Marijuana Moment on Thursday that “that’s a misnomer,” and “you don’t need to change the scheduling in order to do the testing.” Budd—who led a letter joined by more than 20 other Republican senators in December that had urged Trump to reject the marijuana rescheduling proposal—also argued that the reform is “not good for the workforce” or “economic growth,” despite the fact that simply rescheduling cannabis would not federally legalize it. “What they’re trying to do is end-run the process,” he said. “If they want to test it through regular [Food and Drug Administration, or FDA] means, then please proceed. But they’re trying to skip that. I just don’t think that’s a good idea.” “The president was given bad information. I think the president thought he was making a good decision—and I support the president on the vast majority of his policies—but I think he was poorly advised,” Budd said. The senator said he has spoken directly with Trump about his reservations around rescheduling, but “unfortunately we disagreed on that.” “I don’t think anything pro-marijuana will age well,” he said. “It’s harming our children, so let’s leave it scheduled as is, and then you can still test. Look, we’re still testing opioids. They’re still testing heroin—all these things that are Schedule I. Let’s leave it as is.” In the earlier letter he and other colleagues sent to Trump opposing rescheduling, Budd argued that the policy change would “undermine your strong efforts to Make America Great Again and to usher in America’s next economic Golden Age.” House members sent a separate letter to the president saying that “rescheduling marijuana will not make America great.” “You have always been a role model for America’s youth, telling young people for years that they should never do drugs,” the House members wrote. “We hope that you consider the harms of marijuana rescheduling and continue sending that strong message of hope to the next generation.” Trump ultimately dismissed the concerns of GOP lawmakers who oppose marijuana rescheduling when asked about the letters, pointing out that an overwhelming majority of Americans support the reform and that cannabis can help people—including his personal friends—who are suffering from serious health issues. GOP senators previously tried to block the administration from rescheduling cannabis as part of a standalone bill filed in 2023, but that proposal did not receive a hearing or vote. Separately, a coalition of Republican state attorneys general criticized Trump’s rescheduling decision, saying cannabis is “properly” classified as a Schedule I drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Meanwhile, the Justice Department said last month there are currently no updates on the marijuana rescheduling process that Trump instructed the attorney general to complete “in the most expeditious manner” about two months ago. As advocates and industry stakeholders await the completion of that process, DOJ deputy director of public affairs Wyn Hornbuckle told Marijuana Moment last month that “we don’t have any comment or updates” at this time. As advocates and stakeholders await action on rescheduling, Trump separately signed large-scale spending legislation on Wednesday that continues a longstanding policy blocking Washington, D.C. from legalizing recreational cannabis sales. *The LCB contributed reporting from Washington, D.C.* The post Trump Was ‘Poorly Advised’ On Marijuana Rescheduling, GOP Senator Says After Directly Raising Concerns With President 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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South Carolina law enforcement chiefs are urging legislators to reject GOP Rep. Greg Ford's proposal to regulate intoxicating hemp products, arguing that it is unenforceable and essentially "legalizes recreational marijuana." Ford, whose son uses the products for seizures, proposed regulating sales with licenses, dosage caps, and an age limit instead of enacting the near-total ban favored by law enforcement leaders. < Back South Carolina Police Leaders Push Lawmakers To Ban Hemp Products Instead Of Regulating Them Feb 10, 2026 Marijuana Moment Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *“Simply using hemp-derived cannabinoid in place of THC or marijuana is merely a distinction without a real difference.”* *By Adrian Ashford, South Carolina Daily Gazette* South Carolina law enforcement chiefs are urging legislators to reject a freshman lawmaker’s proposal to regulate, not ban, intoxicating hemp products for people like his son, who uses them to treat seizures. It’s a bad idea, according to leaders of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and associations representing police chiefs and sheriffs across South Carolina, whose letters to House leaders were shared Monday with all 124 members. The law enforcement leaders don’t want an amendment offered last week by the state’s newest legislator, GOP Rep. Greg Ford of Summerville, to come back up. Disagreement on the House floor last Wednesday among the chamber’s ruling Republicans resulted in legislation getting sent back to the committee that advanced it. The vote to recommit the bill, which would ban most hemp products infused with THC, followed an unexpectedly close vote (59-52) to reject Ford’s attempt to completely overhaul it. Ford, elected just last month, told his colleagues how his 24-year-old son uses hemp products with THC for relief from seizures. He credits the products with saving his son’s life. “The reason why he turned 24 is because we found the hemp product,” Ford said. He said he used to grow and process the hemp himself, testing combinations of THC and CBD, another chemical compound that’s not psychoactive, until he found what worked for his son. His amendment would have allowed businesses to apply for a license to sell beverages, edibles and tinctures containing up to 10 milligrams of THC per serving, while banning sales to anyone under 21. That vastly broadened the bill sent back to committee, authored by House Judiciary Chairman Weston Newton of Bluffton, which would ban all THC products except “intoxicating hemp beverages,” which could have no more than 5 milligrams per 12 ounces. Ordinarily, legislation sent back to a committee from the House floor never resurfaces. It’s a rarely used way to kill a bill. But the debate over THC hemp products isn’t going away. A different bill by Newton that bans all THC products remains on the House calendar. The House Judiciary Committee could try to find a compromise to send back to the floor. Plus, a Senate panel is scheduled to take up a separate THC bill this week that more simply bans sales to people under 21. The House passed that bill nearly unanimously last year. SLED Chief Mark Keel, who for years has led the opposition to legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina, said Ford’s proposal would essentially “legalize recreational marijuana.” “Simply using hemp-derived cannabinoid in place of THC or marijuana is merely a distinction without a real difference as it relates to intoxicating THC products that get you high,” Keel wrote in a letter dated February 6. “In short, this amendment creates an enforcement and inspection structure that is wholly unenforceable.” The state’s top law enforcement officer said he’d support a total ban on hemp-derived THC products. But short of that, he said he would support legislation that strictly regulates THC beverages and gummies for sale to adults 21 and older and available only in liquor stores. Legal beverages should be capped at 5 milligrams per 12-ounce serving. A four-pack of gummies should not contain more than 10 milligrams total, he wrote. And he believes SLED should maintain inspection authority, rather than giving the Department of Agriculture the authority to inspect businesses that sell THC products, as Ford proposed. In a separate letter, the director of the South Carolina Police Chiefs’ Association said the marketing of hemp products has blurred the lines on what’s illegal, and the floor debate further “muddied” the message. In 2014, South Carolina legislators passed a very narrow law allowing patients with severe epilepsy, or their caregivers, to legally possess cannabidiol, or CBD, a non-psychoactive oil derived from hemp. But then the 2018 federal Farm Bill effectively legalized hemp and very low levels of THC extracted from it, which led to a profusion of THC-infused products sold at stores statewide. The only way to verify whether the amount of THC is legal is to test the product. “We now encounter mind altering drugs that are sold at gas stations, smoke shops, and even grocery stores,” wrote JJ Jones, director of the police chiefs association. “The marketing of the ‘hemp’ products is so gray that law enforcement, the general public, and more importantly our youth, are left wondering what is legal and what is illegal.” The bill sent back to committee would have left CBD products legal. But Ford told the SC Daily Gazette on Monday that CBD alone doesn’t help his son, who uses a cannabis tincture—a liquid dispensed with a dropper. Ford said his proposal would both help alleviate suffering and enable businesses that sell the products to survive. But unlike medical marijuana bills that have failed repeatedly since 2014, Ford’s proposal would not limit sales to patients or prescriptions. Anyone 21 and older could buy the products. He told the Gazette that he came up with the 10 milligram THC limit per serving after talking to business owners who sell hemp products, who said that was on the low end of the dosage in their products. What the 2018 federal law legalized are delta-9 THC concentrations in hemp up to 0.3 percent “on a dry weight basis.” The House debate did not fall along party lines. People on completely different sides of the issue voted together to recommit the bill. Joining Ford in stopping the advancement of a near-total ban were socially conservative Republicans who want a total ban and Democrats who support legalizing marijuana. On Monday, Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) urged the House Judiciary Committee to move the bill back to the floor. “No more games. It is time to remove the gray area regarding THC-infused hemp beverages and provide necessary guardrails to ensure these intoxicating drinks don’t continue ending up in the hands of kids,” Wilson wrote in a news release. *This story was first published by South Carolina Daily Gazette.* The post South Carolina Police Leaders Push Lawmakers To Ban Hemp Products Instead Of Regulating Them 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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New Hampshire senators rejected a House-passed marijuana legalization bill (HB 186) with the Senate Judiciary Committee voting 2-1 to deem it "inexpedient to legislate," despite arguments from proponents citing 70 percent public support. If enacted, HB 186 would legalize possession and home grow for adults over 21, vacate past convictions, and establish an 8.5 percent sales tax, but Governor Kelly Ayotte has already threatened a veto. < Back New Hampshire Senators Reject House-Passed Marijuana Legalization Bill Feb 10, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link New Hampshire senators have rejected a House-passed bill to legalize marijuana in the state. Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on HB 186 from Rep. Jared Sullivan (D) on Tuesday, debating the merits as legislators again push to end prohibition similar to how neighboring states have already done. After taking testimony, however, the panel voted 2-1 to deem the measure “inexpedient to legislate.” The bill cleared the House last month on a 208-135 vote. “This gives a really good framework for how we would regulate the sale of cannabis and cannabis products in the state,” Sullivan told senators before the committee vote. “I understand that this is not a popular idea among many members, but I would say that it is a very popular idea among most people in the state,” he said. “The most recent poll that I was able to find was 70 percent of people in the state want to legalize, including 55 percent of Republicans. I think it’s time that we do the work that people want us to do and fall in line with what most places in this country are now doing.” In New Hampshire, all bills are considered for floor votes even when they receive a negative committee recommendation, so it is possible the panel’s determination could be reversed by the full Senate when it takes up the legislation. If enacted, HB 186 would legalize possession of up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 10 grams of concentrates and products with up to 2 grams of THC for adults over 21 years of age. They could also grow six plants at home, three of which could be mature. Past cannabis possession convictions would be vacated, and non-discrimination protections for consumers would be established, including for access to medical care, public benefits, child custody and government employment. A new Cannabis Commission would be established to license and regulate the marijuana industry, along with a Cannabis Advisory Board. Recreational cannabis sales would be taxed at 8.5 percent, with revenue being split between program administration, municipalities, substance misuse programs, public safety agencies and the state general fund. Localities across the state would have ballot referendums asking voters if they want to opt in to allowing retail marijuana sales. “Prohibition makes control impossible. Unregulated cannabis is often contaminated by molds, hazardous pesticides, and heavy metals,” Karen O’Keefe, state policies director at the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), said in testimony submitted to the committee. “Only legalization allows for sensible regulations: requiring licensees to check IDs, lab testing, banning dangerous pesticides and additives, and mandating child-proof packaging.” “Adults should be treated like grown-ups in the Live Free or Die State. The General Court hasn’t banned eating junk food, being sedentary, rock-climbing, riding motorcycles, or drinking alcohol—despite the risks those activities pose,” she said. “Granite Staters overwhelmingly agree that adults should also not be punished by their government for using cannabis, a plant that is far less toxic, less addictive, and less harmful to the body than alcohol.” Sullivan’s legalization bill is one of several cannabis proposals filed for the 2026 session, including legislation from Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D) that seeks to put a constitutional amendment on the state ballot that would let voters decide if they want to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing them to “possess a modest amount of cannabis for their personal use.” Members of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee took up that legislation late last month. Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) has already threatened to veto any legalization bill that reaches her desk, though the constitutional amendment proposal would not require gubernatorial action. The governor said in August that her position on the reform would not change even if the federal government moved forward with rescheduling the plant. Since then, President Donald Trump has directed the attorney general to finalize the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). At a committee meeting last year, Sullivan ultimately made a persuasive argument for advancing his legalization bill, pointing out that the House has repeatedly passed similar legislation and that the chamber should stand its ground, forcing the Senate and governor to again go on record with their opposition to a policy popular among voters. “We know where it’s going to go. Let’s send a virtue signal,” Sullivan said. “Let them be the ones that are pissing off voters who care about this.” In the Senate, the Judiciary Committee last month also took up a bill from Sen. Donovan Fenton (D) that would allow adults over the age of 21 to legally possess up to four ounces of cannabis in plant form and 20 grams of concentrated cannabis products, as well as other products containing no more than 2,000 milligrams of THC. *— 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, New Hampshire lawmakers recently advanced a bipartisan bill to legalize the regulated use of psilocybin for medical purposes, while rejecting a separate measure on therapeutic access to the psychedelic. Last June, the New Hampshire Senate voted to scrap compromise legislation that would have lowered the state’s criminal penalty for first-time psilocybin possession while also creating mandatory minimum sentences around fentanyl. As originally introduced, the legislation would have completely removed penalties around obtaining, purchasing, transporting, possessing or using psilocybin, effectively legalizing it on a noncommercial basis. However, a House committee amended the bill before unanimously advancing it last March. *Photo courtesy of Brian Shamblen.* The post New Hampshire Senators Reject House-Passed Marijuana Legalization Bill 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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