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Cannabis Consumers Trust Dispensary Staff More Than Doctors, Study Finds

A federally funded survey of 1,023 U.S. cannabis users ranked budtenders as the most trusted info source, though most still want a doctor for medical use.

Nevada Weighs Scrapping 15% Wholesale Cannabis Tax for Retail Hike

A state study says dropping Nevada's 15% wholesale cannabis tax would mean raising the 10% retail excise to 12%-15%. Lawmakers haven't acted.

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.