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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Cultivation Licensing Application Lottery and Updated Regulations

By Yolanda Clarke
Sep 11, 2025

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC) has opened the first application window for cultivation licenses, which closes September 23, 2025, with licenses to be awarded by lottery. The Commission also approved updates to its Emergency Regulations, adding new requirements and compliance rules for applicants and future licensees. This article outlines what applicants need to know about the application process, compliance requirements, and next steps for Nebraska’s emerging medical cannabis market.

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Frequently Asked Questions About THCA Flower

By Charles Alovisetti, Jack Crain
Sep 11, 2025

THCA flower, often marketed as federally legal hemp, is nearly identical to marijuana but exists in a legal gray area. Businesses and consumers should stay on top of new developments in THCA markets as lawmakers and regulators debate whether THCA flower should face new restrictions. This FAQ document provides the answers to common questions about THCA.

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Tennessee Proposes New Rules for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products (HDCPs): Licensing, Testing & Retail Requirements

By Emily Hackman, David Ullian
Aug 25, 2025

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has released proposed rules that would significantly reshape how hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs) are produced, tested, labeled, and sold beginning in 2026. In this article, we outline who must comply with the proposed rules, key licensing and application requirements, restrictions on products and supply chains, mandatory testing and labeling standards, retail sales rules, and recordkeeping obligations to help businesses prepare.

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The Ultimate Guide to Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act (SB23-290 Psychedelics Law)

By Joshua Kappel, Juliana Todeschi, George Winfrey, Will Denney
Aug 22, 2025

Colorado’s groundbreaking psychedelics law, the Natural Medicine Health Act (SB23-290), continues to take shape. Originally signed into law in 2023, the Act established the country’s most comprehensive framework for natural psychedelic medicine. Since then, Colorado regulators have finalized rules for facilitator licensing, healing centers, cultivators, and testing facilities, with the program officially launching on January 1, 2025. This updated guide reflects the latest regulatory developments, including compliance requirements, Indigenous inclusion, and public health protections.

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