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Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Markets: Using Tax Data to Assess Growth in Louisiana, Minnesota and Tennessee

By Andrew Livingston
Jan 22, 2025

Now that many states have regulated cannabinoid hemp alongside medical and adult-use marijuana, hemp cannabinoid market growth trends can be analyzed using comprehensive data, including monthly tax data from product sales. In this article, we analyze market trends in Minnesota, Louisiana and Tennessee using hemp-derived cannabinoid product sales tax data reported by the states.

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New Cannabis Testing Requirements in Massachusetts: What We Know Right Now

By David Ullian, Casey Leaver
Jan 16, 2025

Massachusetts' Cannabis Control Commission has introduced new testing requirements, effective April 1, 2025, to prevent "lab shopping." Key changes include mandatory submission of Test Sample Packages to a single Independent Testing Laboratory, stricter rules for subcontracting tests, and penalties for non-compliance. Read on to learn more about these changes and how to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance and avoid regulatory violations.

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Virginia’s ‘Total THC’ Hemp Law Upheld by Fourth Circuit: What It Means for the Hemp Industry

By Neil Willner
Jan 14, 2025

In early January, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a landmark decision in Northern Virginia Hemp & Agriculture v. Commonwealth of Virginia, upholding Virginia’s "total THC" hemp law and confirming the state’s authority to regulate hemp products beyond federal standards. This Insights post dives into Virginia’s “total THC” standard approach to hemp regulation, the court’s final ruling, and its impact on the future of hemp-derived products in Virginia and across the United States.

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New Jersey Cannabis Dispensaries Can Now Apply for Consumption Lounge Licenses

By Jennifer Cabrera, Steve Pemberton
Jan 13, 2025

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) began accepting applications for cannabis consumption area endorsements on January 2, 2025. A consumption area endorsement allows existing New Jersey dispensaries (both medicinal and personal use) to offer their patrons a space to consume cannabis at the licensed premises—either in an “indoor” or “outdoor” cannabis consumption area. Learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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Colorado Psychedelics Program: Natural Medicine Advisory Bulletin 15

By Vicente LLP, Psychedelic Alpha
Jan 8, 2025

Colorado's Natural Medicine Program has officially opened applications for facilitators and businesses. Prospective licensing applicants can access licensing guides and FAQs published by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), which include operational guidelines for businesses interested in the cultivation, manufacturing, and testing of natural medicine products and more. In this Bulletin, we examine the remaining open questions for the program, as well as several ongoing controversies, the most significant being the questions of at-home facilitation and microdosing.

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