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Massachusetts Cannabis Testing Rules Add Pre-Sale Tests, Lab Retests

Massachusetts regulators advanced draft testing rules requiring tests before any sale, automatic lab retests and remediation labels, with a Dec. 10 vote.

New Jersey Extends Hemp THC Drink Sales to Dec. 11 Under New Law

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed S-4635, so liquor stores, bars and cannabis retailers can keep selling hemp THC drinks past Nov. 13, until at least Dec. 11.

DEA Moves to Deny Medical Cannabis Registrations in 6 States and D.C.

DEA orders to show cause now reach medical cannabis applicants in California, Illinois, Oregon, Delaware, North Dakota and D.C., on top of Minnesota.

Federal Hemp Ban Phase 1: THC-O and Other Synthetics Are No Longer Hemp

Starting Nov. 12, hemp products with cannabinoids the plant can’t make naturally, like THC-O, lose federal hemp status. The wider ban is set for Dec. 11.

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.