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Bill H.321, the leading cannabis legislation in this legislative session, has recently gained momentum. The Cannabis Control Board has concluded the public comment period for amendments to its administrative rules. As the State House approaches the crucial cross-over date, ensuring the passage of legislation this session, and with the third year of the regulated market approaching, the legislative work for this year is just beginning.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the Cannabis Control Board convened its first monthly Board meeting for the new year and approved eighteen (18) initial licenses and twenty (20) license renewals. As reported by the CCB, there are currently 610 active licenses.
In opening remarks on its Wednesday, January 29, Board meeting, Chair Pepper gave notice that …
Read MoreThe State House adjourned on Friday, May 10, closing out a contentious legislative session consumed by challenges from a select few to remove essential agriculture-related protections for hundreds of outdoor cultivators, policies we fought hard to enact, with Governor Scott allowing a broad-ranging miscellaneous bill H.270 into law as Act 166 (2024). The Cannabis Control Board recently launched a Propagation License, issued new pre-roll guidance, will be voting to open up a rules amendment process, and will be working on equity, medical program, and outdoor siting legislative reports later this year in preparation for the 2025 legislative session.
Read MoreAs lawmakers in the State House take their annual Town Meeting Day recess and crossover approaches, a procedural deadline for bills to move from one legislative chamber to the other to be passed into law, Bill H.612 has emerged as the leading cannabis-related legislation and most likely to reach the Governor's desk this year. We take this moment to break down each section of the bill and offer analysis as we prepare to continue advocacy in the Senate after recess.
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