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Florida Implements New Hemp Extract Regulations: Key Changes for 2025

By Juliana Todeschi
Mar 24, 2025

Florida’s Rule 5K-4.034 establishes new regulations for hemp extract products, focusing on ingredient restrictions and child-resistant packaging. The rule bans 66 additives, including certain FDA-approved colorants, and adopts ASTM standards for child-resistant packaging to reduce product appeal to minors. While enforcement of the rule begins in June 2025, FDACS is already enforcing existing statutes and regulations, making early compliance essential for businesses operating in the state.

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The Regulators Are Watching: How New York Cannabis Licensees Should Prepare for Stricter Compliance Enforcement

By Brandon Kurtzman, Neil Willner
Mar 11, 2025

As New York’s cannabis market evolves, regulators are ramping up enforcement. Licensees must have a proactive compliance strategy for their business to avoid fines and penalties. In this insights post, we dive into the key areas of compliance risk under the newly established Trade Practices Bureau, including ownership violations, license stacking, and fraudulent practices. We also highlight proactive steps businesses can take to stay ahead of regulatory changes and protect their licenses.

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Colorado SB 25-076: How Would This Bill Affect Colorado’s Cannabis and Natural Medicine Programs?

By Genevieve Meehan, Jerrico Perez
Mar 7, 2025

Have you heard about Colorado SB25-076—Intoxicating Substances & Social Equity Businesses? While state legislators introduced the bill with good intentions to protect public health and safety, some of the provisions could significantly impact businesses and consumers in the Colorado cannabis and natural medicine spaces. A public hearing on the bill will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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