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California Court Says Aggravated Cannabis Grow Felonies Can Be Reduced

A California appeals court ruled aggravated cannabis grow felonies are wobblers, so judges can reduce them to misdemeanors. It isn't automatic.

Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Rules Would Drop Residency Requirement

Massachusetts regulators are drafting medical cannabis rules that would let out-of-state patients register and end mandatory vertical integration.

Washington Medical Cannabis Rules Add Terpene Tests, Tighter Metal Limits

Washington's health department wants mandatory terpene testing and much lower heavy metal limits for medical grade cannabis. Comments are due Nov. 10.

Rhode Island Votes to Extend Cannabis Delivery Hours to 11 p.m.

Rhode Island regulators voted 2-1 to allow cannabis home delivery from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., as a federal judge ended three licensing lawsuits.

New York Cannabis Nursery License Window Opens Nov. 5, First 50 Only

New York will review only the first 50 adult-use cannabis nursery applications starting Nov. 5, with a $1,000 fee and a separate state agriculture registration.

DEA Felony Rule Puts Medical Cannabis Workers' Jobs on the Line

DEA's felony employee rule means medical cannabis registrants need waivers to keep some staff in jobs with cannabis access. One Mississippi case shows the stakes.