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Cannabis Banking: 16 Governors Push Congress to Pass SAFE Banking Act

Sixteen governors asked congressional leaders on Nov. 9 to pass the SAFE Banking Act before this Congress ends, citing cash-related robbery risks.

Illinois Hemp Act Enforcement Paused for 250 Businesses Until Nov. 19

Illinois won’t enforce its Hemp Act against about 250 businesses in a federal lawsuit until Nov. 19. For every other seller, the 0.4 mg limit starts Nov. 12.

California Cannabis Pesticide Tests Find Chemicals the State Doesn’t Screen

LA Times lab tests of 49 legal products found new hazardous chemicals in about 1 in 4, and California’s screening list won’t grow until April 2028.

DEA Keeps 2027 Marijuana Production Quotas Flat, Schedule III Pending

DEA’s proposed 2027 quotas hold Schedule I marijuana at 6,675 kg and leave limits for state medical marijuana in Schedule III to a later notice.

Florida Proposes Permanent Rules for MMTC Crop-Loss Buys and Vapes

Florida would let medical marijuana operators buy from rivals after losing half a harvest, and set strict approval rules for vapes and other devices.

Washington Cannabis Rules Target Chains Skirting the 5-Store Cap

Proposed LCB rules would treat shared brands, pooled buying, shared staff and private-label deals as ownership across more than five retail stores.