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The provision is part of a government funding bill that keeps the federal government running through December 11, and it moves the hemp product ban's effective date to that same day.","The legislation passed the Senate last month by a vote of 90-6 and cleared the House this week 370-48. The Senate rejected an amendment from Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) that would have removed the hemp ban delay, tabling it in a 61-32 vote.","Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. But late last year, Trump signed legislation redefining hemp so that only products with 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container would remain legal after November 12. The new delay contains a carve-out allowing immediate recriminalization on November 12 of synthetic cannabinoids that cannot be naturally produced by the cannabis plant.","The White House has supported the delay, with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Director Mehmet Oz warning senators that removing the delay would undermine an initiative to cover hemp-derived products through Medicare. The administration has also pushed back on suggestions that the president's support benefits the son-in-law of Trump's chief of staff, saying the advocacy is in the best interest of the American people and aimed at helping veterans and others who use hemp products for medical purposes.","Industry groups are divided. The Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition, whose members include Total Wine & More and BevMo! by Gopuff, supports the delay and wants a federal framework for low-dose hemp-derived THC beverages. The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America has also backed regulation over prohibition. However, a bipartisan coalition of 35 state and territory attorneys general urged Congress not to reverse the ban, saying the forthcoming prohibition protected consumers and preserved legitimate hemp markets.","Lawmakers are now turning to crafting regulations. Rep. James Comer (R-KY) is circulating legislation to delay the ban and institute packaging, testing, and age requirements. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) has filed a broader proposal with manufacturing, labeling, sales, and taxation rules, including an age limit of 21. A Senate companion bill is expected soon, likely from Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).","2026-09-03T13:11:07.942Z","The federal recriminalization of hemp THC products, set for November, is pushed to December 11 as Congress weighs regulation over prohibition.",{"brands":19,"products":25,"markets":30,"organizations":33},[20,21,22,23,24],"Total Wine & More","BevMo! by Gopuff","ABC Fine Wine & Spirits","Spec's Wine and Spirits & Finer Foods","Target",[26,27,28,29],"hemp THC products","full-spectrum CBD products","hemp-derived CBD","low-dose hemp-derived THC beverages",[31,32],"US federal","hemp market",[34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42],"White House","Congress","Senate","House of Representatives","Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)","Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition (BAMCO)","Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA)","National Restaurant Association","NuggMD","Trump Signs Bill to Delay Hemp THC Product Ban, Giving Lawmakers More Time to Craft Regulations","President Trump signs a bill delaying the federal ban on hemp THC products, giving lawmakers more time to craft regulations.","",[47,51,54,57,60],{"claim":48,"sourceUrl":49,"_id":50},"President Donald Trump signed a bill delaying the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products from November 12 to December 11.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marijuanamoment.net\u002Ftrump-signs-bill-to-delay-hemp-thc-product-ban-giving-lawmakers-more-time-to-craft-regulations-instead-of-prohibition\u002F","6a9971eb723e26a876d68909",{"claim":52,"sourceUrl":49,"_id":53},"The delay provision is part of a government funding bill that passed the Senate 90-6 and the House 370-48.","6a9971eb723e26a876d6890a",{"claim":55,"sourceUrl":49,"_id":56},"The delay includes a carve-out allowing immediate recriminalization of synthetic cannabinoids that cannot be naturally produced by the cannabis plant.","6a9971eb723e26a876d6890b",{"claim":58,"sourceUrl":49,"_id":59},"The White House supported the delay, and CMS Director Mehmet Oz warned that removing it would undermine a Medicare initiative covering hemp-derived products.","6a9971eb723e26a876d6890c",{"claim":61,"sourceUrl":49,"_id":62},"A bipartisan coalition of 35 state and territory attorneys general urged Congress not to reverse the hemp THC product ban.","6a9971eb723e26a876d6890d","en","2026-09-03T13:11:09.857Z",{"title":66,"description":67},"Trump Signs Bill to Delay Hemp THC Product Ban","President Trump signed a bill delaying the federal hemp THC product ban to December 11, giving Congress more time to craft regulations instead of prohibition.",[69],{"name":70,"url":49,"trustTier":71,"_id":72},"Marijuana Moment","trade","6a9971eb723e26a876d68908","President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill that delays the federal ban on hemp THC products from November 12 to December 11, giving lawmakers more time to develop a regulatory framework instead of prohibition. The delay, supported by the White House and alcohol industry groups, faces opposition from some state attorneys general and congressional Republicans.","2026-09-03T13:11:09.859Z",{"_id":76,"slug":77,"articleType":8,"body":78,"createdAt":85,"dek":86,"entities":87,"headline":95,"imageAlt":96,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":97,"language":63,"publishedAt":111,"seo":112,"sources":115,"summary":118,"updatedAt":119},"6a9846d45457399f4e5dcee4","california-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-dispensary-drive-thru-windows-put-on-hold-42e72f29",[79,80,81,82,83,84],"A California lawmaker is pausing her own legislation that sought to legalize drive-thru windows at marijuana dispensaries. Assemblymember Gail Pellerin told Marijuana Moment that she wasn’t sure the measure had enough support to make it through the full Senate and onto the governor’s desk this year.","The bill, AB 2697, had passed the full Assembly and advanced through a Senate committee this session. But Pellerin said the effort didn’t have the votes to continue. “We had great momentum with AB 2697, but unfortunately we were not confident we had the votes and decided it was best to put the bill on hold and continue the work and engagement at a later time,” the lawmaker said.","The measure would have permitted licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses with storefronts to sell marijuana products “to a customer in a motor vehicle in a drive-through located on the premises.” Cannabis businesses would have needed approval from local jurisdictions to add the drive-thru option.","Pellerin said the proposal was meant to expand transaction options for consumers, including people with mobility issues or other disabilities. She also noted that home delivery is already legal but comes with service area restrictions.","The California Narcotic Officers’ Association opposed the bill. A representative testified that drive-thru windows would make it harder for dispensary workers to check customers’ IDs for age compliance or to detect signs of current intoxication.","Under a current policy enacted during the COVID pandemic, dispensaries can already offer curbside pickup. The bill would have required drive-thru sales to occur through a fixed-pane security window with a security drawer or similar secure transfer mechanism as part of a building on the premises.","2026-09-02T15:55:00.118Z","Assemblymember Gail Pellerin says AB 2697 lacked the votes needed to advance this year.",{"brands":88,"products":89,"markets":90,"organizations":92},[],[],[91],"California",[93,94],"California Narcotic Officers' Association","California Department of Cannabis Control","California Bill to Legalize Marijuana Dispensary Drive-Thru Windows Put on Hold","A California state capitol building with a cannabis leaf and a drive-thru window sign, representing the paused drive-thru dispensary bill.",[98,102,105,108],{"claim":99,"sourceUrl":100,"_id":101},"California Assemblymember Gail Pellerin put her own bill to legalize marijuana dispensary drive-thru windows on hold.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marijuanamoment.net\u002Fcalifornia-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-dispensary-drive-thru-windows-is-put-on-hold-by-its-sponsor\u002F","6a9846d4723e26a876d5ca8c",{"claim":103,"sourceUrl":100,"_id":104},"The legislation, AB 2697, had passed the full Assembly and advanced through a Senate committee but lacked enough support for the full chamber.","6a9846d4723e26a876d5ca8d",{"claim":106,"sourceUrl":100,"_id":107},"The bill would have allowed licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses with storefronts to sell marijuana products through drive-thru windows located on the premises.","6a9846d4723e26a876d5ca8e",{"claim":109,"sourceUrl":100,"_id":110},"The California Narcotic Officers’ Association opposed the proposal, citing concerns about ID checks and detecting intoxication at drive-thru windows.","6a9846d4723e26a876d5ca8f","2026-09-02T15:55:04.286Z",{"title":113,"description":114},"California Drive-Thru Cannabis Bill Put on Hold","A California bill to legalize marijuana dispensary drive-thru windows has been put on hold by its sponsor due to a lack of votes.",[116],{"name":70,"url":100,"trustTier":71,"_id":117},"6a9846d4723e26a876d5ca8b","A California bill that would allow licensed cannabis retailers to sell marijuana through drive-thru windows has been put on hold by its sponsor, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. The lawmaker said she wasn’t confident the measure had enough support to reach the governor’s desk this year.","2026-09-02T15:55:04.290Z",{"_id":121,"slug":122,"articleType":8,"body":123,"createdAt":128,"dek":129,"entities":130,"headline":137,"imageAlt":138,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":139,"language":63,"publishedAt":152,"seo":153,"sources":155,"summary":159,"updatedAt":160},"6a983c1f5457399f4e5dcee2","california-tightens-cannabis-advertising-and-labeling-rules-f8310b6d",[124,125,126,127],"California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday aimed at restricting cannabis packaging, labeling, and other marketing materials that could be appealing to children. The proposal, Assembly Bill 2249, follows recommendations from the state auditor after an official investigation found problematic packaging.","The new rules prohibit specific subjects in cannabis advertising materials, including images of cartoons, candies, and sweets.","In a statement, Newsom said that when voters legalized adult-use cannabis, they also made clear that California must protect children and ensure cannabis products are sold in a tightly regulated marketplace. He added that the state is setting clearer, enforceable standards that protect kids, strengthen accountability, and give responsible businesses the certainty they need to follow the rules.","The bill's sponsor, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, said that child cannabis exposure is often driven by cannabis product packaging that uses features which are explicitly attractive to children, leading children to consume the products unintentionally.","2026-09-02T15:09:19.059Z","Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 2249 to restrict packaging, labeling, and marketing that could appeal to children.",{"brands":131,"products":132,"markets":133,"organizations":134},[],[],[91],[135,136],"California State Auditor","California State Legislature","California Tightens Cannabis Advertising and Labeling Rules","California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation restricting cannabis packaging and advertising that could appeal to children.",[140,144,146,149],{"claim":141,"sourceUrl":142,"_id":143},"California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2249 on Monday to restrict cannabis packaging, labeling, and marketing materials that could appeal to children.","https:\u002F\u002Fganjapreneur.com\u002Fcalifornia-tightens-cannabis-advertising-and-labeling-rules\u002F","6a983c1f723e26a876d5c548",{"claim":125,"sourceUrl":142,"_id":145},"6a983c1f723e26a876d5c549",{"claim":147,"sourceUrl":142,"_id":148},"The legislation follows recommendations from the state auditor after an official investigation found problematic packaging.","6a983c1f723e26a876d5c54a",{"claim":150,"sourceUrl":142,"_id":151},"Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin said child cannabis exposure is often driven by packaging features explicitly attractive to children.","6a983c1f723e26a876d5c54b","2026-09-02T15:09:20.879Z",{"title":137,"description":154},"Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 2249 to restrict cannabis packaging, labeling, and marketing that could appeal to children.",[156],{"name":157,"url":142,"trustTier":71,"_id":158},"Ganjapreneur","6a983c1f723e26a876d5c547","California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2249 on Monday, enacting new restrictions on cannabis packaging, labeling, and advertising materials that could appeal to children. The legislation follows recommendations from the state auditor after an investigation found problematic packaging.","2026-09-02T15:09:20.882Z",{"_id":162,"slug":163,"articleType":8,"body":164,"createdAt":172,"dek":173,"entities":174,"headline":183,"imageAlt":184,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":185,"language":63,"publishedAt":202,"seo":203,"sources":206,"summary":209,"updatedAt":210},"6a9813fc5457399f4e5dcedb","bipartisan-lawmakers-push-to-regulate-hemp-thc-products-as-federal-ban-delayed-ec9fd67c",[165,166,167,168,169,170,171],"Bipartisan lawmakers in both chambers are turning their attention to regulating hemp-derived THC products now that a scheduled federal ban has been delayed. The House on Tuesday approved a Senate-passed funding bill containing provisions that push back the effective date of most parts of the hemp product ban from November 12 to December 11, with an exception for synthetic cannabinoids.","Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) highlighted the importance of hemp products for his state's farmers and for veterans and seniors seeking alternatives to opioids and alcohol. \"We're trying to regulate the industry so that only adults can access these beverages, they are FDA approved and healthy,\" Sheehy said in a video posted after meeting with hemp industry members.","Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called the House vote \"good news for Minnesota’s farmers, brewers, small businesses, and customers,\" and urged President Trump to sign the bill immediately. She said the delay would provide certainty and give Congress time to find a long-term solution.","Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) noted that Minnesota has created one of the strongest regulated systems for hemp products in the country. \"Adults should have the freedom to purchase a THC beverage if they want to,\" she said, adding that the initial ban would have hurt farmers and breweries.","Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) touted his HEMP Act, which aims to establish federal guardrails for hemp products. \"American producers and consumers deserve nothing less than a system that upholds oversight, responsibility and safety,\" he said.","Other proposals include a bill from Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) to tax and regulate hemp THC drinks like alcohol, and a draft from Rep. James Comer (R-KY) that would delay the ban and institute packaging, testing, and age requirements. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) has filed a lengthier bill with manufacturing, labeling, sales, and taxation rules, including a 21 age limit.","The delay provision, supported by the White House, allows the immediate recriminalization of synthetic cannabinoids that cannot be naturally produced by the cannabis plant. Lawmakers from both parties are now focused on crafting a permanent regulatory framework before the new December deadline.","2026-09-02T12:18:04.341Z","House and Senate members from both parties are advancing legislation to establish federal rules for hemp-derived THC products after a scheduled ban was postponed until December.",{"brands":175,"products":176,"markets":179,"organizations":181},[],[177,178],"hemp THC drinks","hemp-derived products",[180],"United States",[35,182],"House Oversight and Government Reform Committee","Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Regulate Hemp THC Products as Federal Ban Delayed","Bipartisan lawmakers discuss hemp THC product regulation in Congress.",[186,190,193,196,199],{"claim":187,"sourceUrl":188,"_id":189},"The House approved a Senate-passed funding bill that delays the effective date of most parts of the hemp product ban until December 11.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marijuanamoment.net\u002Fbipartisan-lawmakers-turn-focus-to-regulating-hemp-thc-products-now-that-a-federal-ban-is-being-delayed\u002F","6a9813fc723e26a876d5b217",{"claim":191,"sourceUrl":188,"_id":192},"Sen. Tim Sheehy said he and other lawmakers fought to keep hemp-derived beverages and pain management products legal for seniors and veterans.","6a9813fc723e26a876d5b218",{"claim":194,"sourceUrl":188,"_id":195},"Sen. Amy Klobuchar called the House vote good news for Minnesota's farmers, brewers, small businesses, and customers.","6a9813fc723e26a876d5b219",{"claim":197,"sourceUrl":188,"_id":198},"Rep. Morgan Griffith introduced the HEMP Act to establish federal guardrails for hemp products.","6a9813fc723e26a876d5b21a",{"claim":200,"sourceUrl":188,"_id":201},"The delay provision includes a carve-out to immediately recriminalize synthetic cannabinoids not naturally produced by Cannabis sativa L.","6a9813fc723e26a876d5b21b","2026-09-02T12:18:07.133Z",{"title":204,"description":205},"Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Regulate Hemp THC Products","House and Senate members advance bills to regulate hemp THC products after federal ban delayed until December.",[207],{"name":70,"url":188,"trustTier":71,"_id":208},"6a9813fc723e26a876d5b216","Following House approval of a funding bill that delays a federal ban on most hemp THC products until December 11, bipartisan lawmakers are intensifying efforts to craft long-term regulations. Senators and representatives are introducing bills to keep hemp-derived beverages and other products legal while imposing age limits, testing, and labeling requirements.","2026-09-02T12:18:07.135Z",{"_id":212,"slug":213,"articleType":8,"body":214,"createdAt":218,"dek":219,"entities":220,"headline":227,"imageAlt":228,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":229,"language":63,"publishedAt":240,"seo":241,"sources":244,"summary":247,"updatedAt":248},"6a975e495457399f4e5dced6","newsom-signs-california-cannabis-label-crackdown-into-law-21a0d942",[215,216,217],"California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved a new law aimed at reducing the appeal of cannabis products to minors by cracking down on packaging that features cartoon characters or fruit imagery. The measure directs the Department of Cannabis Control to enforce child-safe labeling rules across the state's legal market.","The legislation responds to long-standing concerns that certain cannabis packaging designs resemble products marketed to children, such as candy or juice boxes. Under the new law, brands will need to review and potentially redesign packaging to comply with the updated restrictions.","The Department of Cannabis Control will be responsible for implementing and enforcing the labeling standards. Industry stakeholders will be watching for forthcoming guidance on compliance timelines and specific design prohibitions.","2026-09-01T23:22:49.632Z","New state law targets cartoon and fruit imagery on cannabis packaging, directing the DCC to enforce child-safe labeling rules.",{"brands":221,"products":222,"markets":223,"organizations":224},[],[],[91],[225,226],"Department of Cannabis Control","MJBizDaily","Newsom Signs California Cannabis Label Crackdown Into Law","California Governor Gavin Newsom signs a cannabis packaging labeling law as the Department of Cannabis Control prepares enforcement.",[230,234,237],{"claim":231,"sourceUrl":232,"_id":233},"California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a cannabis label crackdown into law.","https:\u002F\u002Fmjbizdaily.com\u002Fnews\u002Fnewsom-signs-cannabis-label-crackdown-into-law\u002F617842\u002F","6a975e49723e26a876d569e4",{"claim":235,"sourceUrl":232,"_id":236},"The new law targets cannabis packaging with cartoon and fruit imagery.","6a975e49723e26a876d569e5",{"claim":238,"sourceUrl":232,"_id":239},"The Department of Cannabis Control is tasked with enforcing child-safe labeling rules.","6a975e49723e26a876d569e6","2026-09-01T23:22:51.270Z",{"title":242,"description":243},"Newsom Signs Cannabis Label Crackdown Into Law","California's new law targets cartoon and fruit imagery on cannabis packaging, with the DCC enforcing child-safe labeling rules.",[245],{"name":226,"url":232,"trustTier":71,"_id":246},"6a975e49723e26a876d569e3","California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that restricts cartoon and fruit imagery on cannabis packaging, assigning the Department of Cannabis Control to enforce child-safe labeling requirements.","2026-09-01T23:22:51.272Z",{"_id":250,"slug":251,"articleType":8,"body":252,"createdAt":260,"dek":261,"entities":262,"headline":274,"imageAlt":275,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":276,"language":63,"publishedAt":296,"seo":297,"sources":300,"summary":304,"updatedAt":305},"6a969dec5457399f4e5dcec1","dea-makes-final-case-for-cannabis-rescheduling-as-hearing-transcripts-go-public-bf1ba688",[253,254,255,256,257,258,259],"The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has submitted its closing brief in the administrative hearing on cannabis rescheduling, stating that cannabis 'can no longer remain in Schedule I' of the Controlled Substances Act. The brief, filed on August 17, 2026, cites the ten-month scientific review by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which found cannabis has currently accepted medical use for pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and anorexia related to medical conditions.","The DEA's brief also points to more than 30,000 practitioners authorized to recommend cannabis to over 6 million patients across 43 U.S. jurisdictions as evidence of accepted medical use. While acknowledging abuse and dependence risks, the DEA argues that cannabis's dependence profile aligns more closely with Schedule III than Schedule I or II.","The DEA's final brief attacks the credibility of nearly every witness who opposed rescheduling. Yale psychiatrist Deepak D'Souza's testimony on pain management is dismissed as outside his admitted expertise. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal is faulted for lacking connection to the states that called him—Nebraska, Idaho, and Indiana. DUID Victim Voices founder Ed Wood is accused of violating witness sequestration rules and offering irrelevant testimony. Workplace-testing witnesses Patrice Kelly and Mary Jo McGuire are said to rest on hypothetical future hurdles.","Notably, the DEA cites Bertha Madras, a Harvard psychiatry professor called by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) to argue against rescheduling, approvingly for testimony that supports accepted use for neuropathic pain and cancer-related appetite loss. Luli Akinfiresoye, a pharmacologist in the DEA's own Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, escaped criticism.","Opposition closing briefs, filed the same week, largely reprise earlier positions. SAM, joined by Nebraska, Idaho, and Indiana, argues the government's two-part medical-use test is a 'newfound standard' with no basis in the Controlled Substances Act. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation disputes the Attorney General's authority to initiate the rule. The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association warns Schedule III status would strip federal workplace-testing authority for safety-sensitive roles.","Cross-examinations weakened several opposition positions. Pain physician Kenneth Finn, frequently cited by opponents, confirmed he has recommended cannabis to patients and agreed that cannabis users do not stop breathing from the drug alone. Emergency physician Karen Randall's slide deck included a photograph of a child using a bong from Reddit; she admitted she could not confirm the child was real. Ed Wood's claim of 6,000 additional annual traffic deaths cracked under scrutiny, with him acknowledging, 'We can't say that those 6,000 deaths were all due to marijuana.'","The full 2,533-page hearing transcript, published days after the closing arguments, provides a detailed record of the 11-day testimony that concluded on July 14, 2026. Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek Julius will now weigh the evidence and issue a recommendation on whether cannabis should be moved to Schedule III.","2026-09-01T09:42:04.621Z","The DEA's closing brief argues cannabis 'can no longer remain in Schedule I,' while full transcripts reveal key testimony and cross-examinations.",{"brands":263,"products":264,"markets":265,"organizations":267},[],[],[266],"US",[268,269,270,271,272,273],"DEA","FDA","HHS","SAM","TBI","NDASA","DEA Makes Final Case for Cannabis Rescheduling as Hearing Transcripts Go Public","DEA headquarters building with cannabis leaf symbol overlaid, representing the rescheduling hearing.",[277,281,284,287,290,293],{"claim":278,"sourceUrl":279,"_id":280},"The DEA's closing brief states cannabis 'can no longer remain in Schedule I'.","https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessofcannabis.com\u002Fdea-makes-its-final-case-for-cannabis-rescheduling-as-full-hearing-transcripts-published\u002F","6a969dec723e26a876d513de",{"claim":282,"sourceUrl":279,"_id":283},"The HHS and FDA ten-month review found cannabis has currently accepted medical use for pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and anorexia.","6a969dec723e26a876d513df",{"claim":285,"sourceUrl":279,"_id":286},"More than 30,000 practitioners are authorized to recommend cannabis to over 6 million patients across 43 U.S. jurisdictions.","6a969dec723e26a876d513e0",{"claim":288,"sourceUrl":279,"_id":289},"The DEA's brief attacks the credibility of nearly every opposing witness, including Deepak D'Souza, William Honsal, Ed Wood, Patrice Kelly, and Mary Jo McGuire.","6a969dec723e26a876d513e1",{"claim":291,"sourceUrl":279,"_id":292},"Opposition briefs argue the two-part medical-use test is a 'newfound standard' and warn of workplace-testing impacts.","6a969dec723e26a876d513e2",{"claim":294,"sourceUrl":279,"_id":295},"Cross-examination weakened opposition positions, including Kenneth Finn's admission of recommending cannabis and Karen Randall's Reddit-sourced photograph.","6a969dec723e26a876d513e3","2026-09-01T09:42:06.805Z",{"title":298,"description":299},"DEA Final Case for Cannabis Rescheduling","DEA argues cannabis can no longer remain in Schedule I as full hearing transcripts are published, revealing key testimony and cross-examinations.",[301],{"name":302,"url":279,"trustTier":71,"_id":303},"Business of Cannabis","6a969dec723e26a876d513dd","The DEA has filed its final brief in the cannabis rescheduling hearing, arguing that cannabis should move to Schedule III based on HHS and FDA findings of accepted medical use. The full 2,533-page hearing transcript is now public, revealing detailed testimony and cross-examinations that weakened opposition arguments.","2026-09-01T09:42:06.807Z",{"_id":307,"slug":308,"articleType":8,"body":309,"createdAt":317,"dek":318,"entities":319,"headline":325,"imageAlt":326,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":327,"language":63,"publishedAt":344,"seo":345,"sources":348,"summary":351,"updatedAt":352},"6a96235baeddfad21a39fa49","california-governor-signs-bill-restricting-marijuana-packaging-that-is-attractive-to-children-08b81bec",[310,311,312,313,314,315,316],"California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that sets clearer, enforceable standards for cannabis packaging and labeling intended to protect children. The measure, AB 2249 from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, received final approval on Monday after passing the Assembly 69-1 and clearing the Senate 38-0.","The new law defines \"attractive to children\" as packaging designed or likely to appeal to people under age 21. Prohibited elements include cartoons, depictions of individuals who appear to be under 21, mythological creatures such as unicorns or dragons, and references to celebrities or characters primarily associated with children's entertainment.","The legislation also bars images of consumable goods primarily marketed to children, including candies, cereals, sweets, and desserts, as well as lettering styles resembling overinflated bubbles or balloons. Cannabis packaging and labeling must not imitate, mimic, or closely resemble the trade dress or overall appearance of a non-cannabis product primarily marketed to children.","While edible cannabis product or vape cartridge labeling cannot include cartoon or overly stylized depictions of fruit, the law clarifies that realistic depictions of fruit used to identify or accurately depict product ingredients or production region are not prohibited. The packaging and labeling restrictions take effect on January 1, 2028.","The Department of Cannabis Control is directed to adopt regulations addressing additional packaging and labeling design elements that pose heightened risk to children. The department will also develop compliance assessment resources to help cannabis businesses self-evaluate whether their packaging and labeling are attractive to children.","Assemblymember Irwin said a state audit confirmed that California's cannabis industry continues to package and market products in ways that are overtly attractive to children. She noted that child cannabis poisonings have increased dramatically since the passage of Proposition 64, with exposures often driven by packaging features that lead children to consume products unintentionally.","The California Cannabis Industry Association opposed the bill, saying it would impose significant costs on licensed businesses that already keep cannabis away from children, undermine efforts to bring consumers into the regulated market, and fail to address safe at-home storage practices.","2026-09-01T00:59:07.786Z","AB 2249 defines youth-appealing cannabis packaging and directs state regulators to develop compliance tools for licensed businesses.",{"brands":320,"products":321,"markets":322,"organizations":323},[],[],[91],[324,225],"California Cannabis Industry Association","California Governor Signs Bill Restricting Marijuana Packaging That Is Attractive to Children","California Governor Gavin Newsom signs AB 2249 restricting marijuana packaging attractive to children.",[328,332,335,338,341],{"claim":329,"sourceUrl":330,"_id":331},"California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2249, which defines marijuana packaging and labeling that is prohibited due to appealing to children.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marijuanamoment.net\u002Fcalifornia-governor-signs-bill-restricting-marijuana-packaging-thats-attractive-to-children\u002F","6a96235b0385656fb2e4bd1c",{"claim":333,"sourceUrl":330,"_id":334},"The law defines 'attractive to children' as designed or likely to appeal to people under age 21, including use of cartoons, mythological creatures, and child-associated celebrities.","6a96235b0385656fb2e4bd1d",{"claim":336,"sourceUrl":330,"_id":337},"The packaging and labeling restrictions take effect on January 1, 2028.","6a96235b0385656fb2e4bd1e",{"claim":339,"sourceUrl":330,"_id":340},"The Department of Cannabis Control is directed to adopt regulations and develop compliance assessment resources for cannabis businesses.","6a96235b0385656fb2e4bd1f",{"claim":342,"sourceUrl":330,"_id":343},"The California Cannabis Industry Association opposed AB 2249, citing significant costs to licensed businesses and failure to address safe at-home storage practices.","6a96235b0385656fb2e4bd20","2026-09-01T00:59:09.574Z",{"title":346,"description":347},"California Governor Signs Child-Safe Marijuana Packaging Bill","California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2249 to restrict marijuana packaging attractive to children, with rules taking effect January 1, 2028.",[349],{"name":70,"url":330,"trustTier":71,"_id":350},"6a96235b0385656fb2e4bd1b","California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2249, a bill that more clearly defines marijuana packaging and labeling prohibited for appealing to people under 21. The law targets cartoons, mythological creatures, child-associated celebrities, and imitation of children's food products, with restrictions taking effect January 1, 2028.","2026-09-01T00:59:09.576Z",{"_id":354,"slug":355,"articleType":8,"body":356,"createdAt":365,"dek":366,"entities":367,"headline":378,"imageAlt":379,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":380,"language":63,"publishedAt":394,"seo":395,"sources":397,"summary":400,"updatedAt":401},"6a958acdaeddfad21a39fa3a","kentucky-governor-urges-congress-not-to-ban-hemp-citing-harm-to-farmers-642d1325",[357,358,359,360,361,362,363,364],"Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said at a Thursday press conference that hemp is 'really important' to the state and that voters should not reelect members of Congress who seek to ban it. He argued that hemp supports many Kentucky farmers and has positive uses, while acknowledging the need to protect children from delta-8 and other hemp-derived products through state regulation.","The governor's comments come as federal legislation signed late last year redefines hemp so that only products with 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will remain legal after November 12. The Senate recently approved a funding bill provision to delay most parts of the hemp product ban until December 11, a move supported by the White House, though the House has not yet approved it.","Beshear said the currently planned ban on hemp THC products would 'decimate the hemp industry' and that he does not support it. He called on Congress to give states the ability to fully and fairly regulate hemp, saying, 'We'll protect kids or put a reasonable structure in place, but don't hurt Kentucky farmers who are already struggling.'","The governor also pointed to economic pressures on farmers, including tariffs and the Trump administration's war with Iran affecting diesel fuel and fertilizer prices. He said eliminating another crop option would be 'devastating' for Kentucky farmers and suggested voters should seek alternatives to lawmakers who would vote for such a ban.","At the same press conference, Beshear said Kentucky's medical cannabis program is past the 'halfway mark' to becoming fully operational. He reported that more than 25,209 Kentuckians have been approved for medical cannabis cards, over 490 practitioners are registered to issue certifications, and 41 businesses are up and running, including 11 cultivators, two safety compliance facilities, five processors, and 23 dispensaries.","The governor said increasing access to medical marijuana means more Kentuckians won't have to turn to addictive opioids and will be able to address chronic conditions and PTSD. He noted that with the Blue Sage Dispensary opening in Lebanon on Friday, the state will be over the halfway mark for dispensary operations.","Beshear also addressed criticism from House Majority Whip Jason Nemes (R), who asked Attorney General Russell Coleman to ensure state agencies do not cooperate with the governor's executive order expanding qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. The governor called Nemes's call to prosecute licensees participating in the expansion a 'complete lack of humanity,' particularly regarding patients with terminal illnesses such as ALS.","After the legislature declined to expand the qualifying condition list, Beshear used his authority to add 15 health disorders, including Parkinson's disease, HIV\u002FAIDS, sickle cell anemia, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and glaucoma. He also rescinded an earlier 2022 executive order offering pardons for patients who purchased medical cannabis in neighboring states.","2026-08-31T14:08:13.569Z","Gov. Andy Beshear says a federal hemp THC product ban would 'decimate' the industry and calls for state-level regulation instead.",{"brands":368,"products":369,"markets":374,"organizations":376},[],[370,371,372,373],"hemp","delta-8","medical cannabis","cannabis gummies",[375],"Kentucky",[70,35,34,377],"Kentucky General Assembly","Kentucky Governor Urges Congress Not to Ban Hemp, Citing Harm to Farmers","Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaking at a press conference about hemp regulation and medical cannabis.",[381,385,388,391],{"claim":382,"sourceUrl":383,"_id":384},"Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said hemp is important to the state and that voters should not reelect members of Congress who seek to ban it.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marijuanamoment.net\u002Fthere-are-positive-uses-of-hemp-and-congress-shouldnt-ban-it-kentucky-governor-says\u002F","6a958acd0385656fb2e476f2",{"claim":386,"sourceUrl":383,"_id":387},"Beshear said the planned federal ban on hemp THC products would 'decimate the hemp industry' and that he does not support it.","6a958acd0385656fb2e476f3",{"claim":389,"sourceUrl":383,"_id":390},"More than 25,209 Kentuckians have been approved for medical cannabis cards, and 41 businesses are up and running, including 23 dispensaries.","6a958acd0385656fb2e476f4",{"claim":392,"sourceUrl":383,"_id":393},"Beshear called House Majority Whip Jason Nemes's request to prosecute licensees participating in the governor's medical cannabis expansion a 'complete lack of humanity.'","6a958acd0385656fb2e476f5","2026-08-31T14:08:15.904Z",{"title":396,"description":366},"Kentucky Governor Urges Congress Not to Ban Hemp",[398],{"name":70,"url":383,"trustTier":71,"_id":399},"6a958acd0385656fb2e476f1","Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) warned that a planned federal ban on hemp-derived THC products would devastate the state's hemp industry and urged voters to reject members of Congress who support it. He called for states to regulate hemp products while protecting children, and separately touted progress on Kentucky's medical cannabis program.","2026-08-31T14:08:15.906Z",{"_id":403,"slug":404,"articleType":8,"body":405,"createdAt":413,"dek":414,"entities":415,"headline":439,"imageAlt":440,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":441,"language":63,"publishedAt":461,"seo":462,"sources":465,"summary":468,"updatedAt":469},"6a956dbcaeddfad21a39fa38","dea-sends-26-question-form-to-medical-marijuana-businesses-seeking-federal-rescheduling-protections-2ca3bc38",[406,407,408,409,410,411,412],"The Drug Enforcement Administration is asking medical marijuana businesses seeking federal protections under cannabis rescheduling to answer a detailed 26-question form, according to a document obtained by Marijuana Moment. The questionnaire is being sent to Colorado operators that have filled out the DEA registration form for medical marijuana dispensaries.","The form is used by DEA's Rocky Mountain Division, which covers Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming, though Wyoming does not have legal medical cannabis. Questions include whether the business will order marijuana or marijuana products from other states, whether it will order synthetic cannabinoids, and whether it will order seeds or plants to grow at the dispensary location.","Businesses are also asked to identify specific product types such as gummies, extracts, concentrates, tinctures, topical products, oils, flower buds, oil cartridge vapes, dry herb vapes, and pre-rolled cannabis cigarettes. The form requests supplier names, addresses, and DEA registration numbers, and asks for copies of labeling, packaging, and sealing policies referencing Title 21 CFR § 1301.13(k)(8).","Another question asks how defective, expired, or discontinued marijuana products are disposed of, including mold, rot, and bug infestation. In June, Mississippi medical cannabis businesses told Marijuana Moment they were visited by DEA officials and asked similar questions, though the New Orleans division's list was not identical, covering license transfers, state disciplinary history, and security plans.","The DEA press office did not respond to a request for comment about why the agency has not standardized the registration process across regions. The agency launched its initial dispensary registration form in April, days after Attorney General Blanche issued an order moving state-licensed medical marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.","The currently available registration form asks about storage, ordering, dispensing, inventory, record maintenance, security measures, and whether the firm handles recreational marijuana. It also asks whether anyone involved in ownership or operation previously manufactured, distributed, or dispensed a controlled substance without DEA registration, a question that likely applies to all currently operational state-legal cannabis businesses.","The Treasury Department and IRS plan to issue new tax guidance following rescheduling, which will allow state-licensed marijuana businesses to take federal deductions previously barred under IRS code 280E. The ATF posted a draft update to gun purchase forms acknowledging the federally legal status of medical marijuana, and the Congressional Research Service published a report on the rescheduling move's scope and limitations.","2026-08-31T12:04:12.639Z","A questionnaire obtained by Marijuana Moment shows the DEA's Rocky Mountain Division asking Colorado dispensaries about interstate ordering, product types, suppliers, labeling, and disposal.",{"brands":416,"products":417,"markets":428,"organizations":434},[],[418,419,420,421,422,423,424,425,426,427],"gummies","extracts","concentrates","tinctures","topical products","oils","flower buds","oil cartridge vapes","dry herb vapes","pre-rolled cannabis cigarettes",[429,430,431,432,433],"Colorado","Montana","Utah","Wyoming","Mississippi",[268,70,269,435,436,437,438],"IRS","ATF","Congressional Research Service","Treasury Department","DEA Sends 26-Question Form to Medical Marijuana Businesses Seeking Federal Rescheduling Protections","DEA questionnaire for medical marijuana businesses seeking federal rescheduling protections",[442,446,449,452,455,458],{"claim":443,"sourceUrl":444,"_id":445},"The DEA is sending a 26-question form to medical marijuana businesses in Colorado that register for federal rescheduling protections.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marijuanamoment.net\u002Fdea-has-a-list-of-questions-for-marijuana-businesses-that-register-for-federal-rescheduling-protections\u002F","6a956dbc0385656fb2e46b12",{"claim":447,"sourceUrl":444,"_id":448},"The questionnaire asks whether businesses will order marijuana from other states, order synthetic cannabinoids, or order seeds or plants to grow at the dispensary location.","6a956dbc0385656fb2e46b13",{"claim":450,"sourceUrl":444,"_id":451},"The form requests supplier names, addresses, and DEA registration numbers, and asks for labeling, packaging, and sealing policies under Title 21 CFR § 1301.13(k)(8).","6a956dbc0385656fb2e46b14",{"claim":453,"sourceUrl":444,"_id":454},"The DEA's Rocky Mountain Division covers Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming, though Wyoming does not have legal medical cannabis.","6a956dbc0385656fb2e46b15",{"claim":456,"sourceUrl":444,"_id":457},"Mississippi medical cannabis businesses reported different questions from DEA's New Orleans division, including license transfers, state disciplinary history, and security plans.","6a956dbc0385656fb2e46b16",{"claim":459,"sourceUrl":444,"_id":460},"The DEA launched its initial dispensary registration form in April after Attorney General Blanche moved state-licensed medical marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III.","6a956dbc0385656fb2e46b17","2026-08-31T12:04:14.175Z",{"title":463,"description":464},"DEA 26-Question Form for Medical Marijuana Businesses","DEA sends a 26-question form to Colorado medical marijuana businesses registering for federal rescheduling protections, asking about interstate orders, suppliers, and disposal.",[466],{"name":70,"url":444,"trustTier":71,"_id":467},"6a956dbc0385656fb2e46b11","The DEA is sending a 26-question follow-up form to medical marijuana businesses in Colorado that register for federal protections under the Trump administration's cannabis rescheduling process. The questionnaire asks about interstate cannabis orders, synthetic cannabinoids, product categories, supplier details, packaging compliance, and disposal of defective products. Industry sources say inspection practices vary by DEA regional office, with Mississippi businesses reporting different questions from the New Orleans division.","2026-08-31T12:04:14.177Z",{"_id":471,"slug":472,"articleType":8,"body":473,"createdAt":487,"dek":488,"entities":489,"headline":512,"imageAlt":513,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":514,"language":63,"publishedAt":531,"seo":532,"sources":535,"summary":538,"updatedAt":539},"6a92fcd9aeddfad21a39fa0e","missouri-officials-ask-federal-judge-to-dismiss-hemp-industry-challenge-to-intoxicating-product-ban-bcaf4d88",[474,475,476,477,478,479,480,481,482,483,484,485,486],"A federal judge in Missouri is weighing whether a new state law banning intoxicating hemp products is clear enough to take effect in November or so contradictory that a constitutional challenge should proceed. The dispute centers on whether Missouri law labels the same product legal “hemp” in one section and illegal “marijuana” in another.","The plaintiffs, led by the Missouri Hemp Trade Association, said in a filing this week that the state has created overlapping definitions, leaving businesses unsure what they can legally sell when the law goes into effect on November 12. They argue the case over House Bill 2641 deserves to be heard in court.","“Most judges would read [House Bill 2641] and go, ‘What is going on here?’” said Chuck Hatfield, attorney for the plaintiffs. “‘This seems like something we need to at least dig into and figure out.’ And that’s what our clients want is a day in court.”","The state says there is no contradiction because the law specifically outlines which category controls: if a product meets the definition of a hemp-derived cannabinoid product, it is treated as marijuana. The state asked Judge M. Douglas Harpool of the U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri to dismiss the lawsuit earlier this month.","The state argues the case is part of a growing nationwide effort by the hemp industry to overturn similar state laws. “The industry’s playbook is well established,” the motion to dismiss states, citing other federal cases where challenges against state legislation regulating intoxicating hemp have failed.","Plaintiffs responded this week that Missouri’s law is different from the other states cited. These products will be considered marijuana in Missouri under the new law, they argue, and that is where the legislation gets “unconstitutionally vague.”","The federal law distinguishing marijuana and hemp has brought intense debate in legislatures and courts nationwide since Congress legalized hemp in 2018. For Missouri, the lawsuit is the latest episode in a long saga to regulate intoxicating hemp products that in previous years ended with lawmakers throwing their hands up in frustration.","When Congress legalized hemp in 2018, it opened a door for intoxicating products like hemp-derived THC beverages now found in grocery stores and bars throughout the state. Congress closed that loophole in November by passing a federal ban set to go into effect November 12. Missouri lawmakers said they intended to mirror that language with a law passed this spring.","However, plaintiffs argue the result is “a single product is simultaneously legal ‘hemp’ and illegal ‘marijuana.’” The state argues in its motion to dismiss that it prevented this scenario because it “enacted provisions to guard against confusion.”","The bill, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Dave Hinman of O’Fallon, will prohibit hemp products from containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, among the limits included in a provision in the federal spending bill Congress approved last year. Even if Congress reverses course and allows the sale of these products, Hinman’s bill would only permit them to be sold in Missouri’s licensed marijuana dispensaries.","If Congress chooses to delay the federal ban, Missouri would still ban all products except for intoxicating beverages. However, plaintiffs argue beverages are not specifically stated as being exempt. The law lists types of products that would go into effect if there was a delay, including “any solid candy, gummy, chewable product, tablet, capsule, oil, baked good, or other solid edible,” as well as products “that can be smokable or vapeable in the form of raw plant material, flower, or bud material and that contain any amount of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid.”","Beverages are thought to be allowed because they are not on the list of things that would go into effect. However, critics have said other products might be unintentionally exempt because they are not listed, creating another loophole. Plaintiffs point to the carve-out clause as further reason the law is “difficult to parse.”","This list has become a bigger focus because Congress is currently considering delaying the federal ban. Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate approved a measure to fund federal agencies until December 11, and it includes delaying the federal ban on intoxicating hemp THC products until that date. It now goes back to the U.S. House for final approval before heading to the president’s desk.","2026-08-29T15:38:01.578Z","State attorneys argue the new law is clear, while plaintiffs say it makes the same product both legal hemp and illegal marijuana.",{"brands":490,"products":491,"markets":504,"organizations":506},[],[492,493,494,495,496,497,498,499,500,501,502,503],"hemp-derived THC beverages","solid candy","gummy","chewable product","tablet","capsule","oil","baked good","other solid edible","smokable or vapeable raw plant material","flower","bud material",[505],"Missouri",[507,508,509,510,511,70],"Missouri Hemp Trade Association","U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri","U.S. Senate","U.S. House","Missouri Independent","Missouri Officials Ask Federal Judge to Dismiss Hemp Industry Challenge to Intoxicating Product Ban","A gavel and scales of justice in front of a Missouri state flag, representing a federal court hearing on the state's hemp product ban.",[515,519,522,525,528],{"claim":516,"sourceUrl":517,"_id":518},"Missouri officials asked Judge M. Douglas Harpool of the U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state's new law banning intoxicating hemp products.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marijuanamoment.net\u002Fmissouri-officials-defend-hemp-product-ban-from-industry-lawsuit-in-federal-court\u002F","6a92fcd90385656fb2e33aff",{"claim":520,"sourceUrl":517,"_id":521},"The Missouri Hemp Trade Association argues the law creates overlapping definitions, leaving businesses unsure what they can legally sell when the law goes into effect on November 12.","6a92fcd90385656fb2e33b00",{"claim":523,"sourceUrl":517,"_id":524},"The state argues there is no contradiction because the law specifies that if a product meets the definition of a hemp-derived cannabinoid product, it is treated as marijuana.","6a92fcd90385656fb2e33b01",{"claim":526,"sourceUrl":517,"_id":527},"House Bill 2641, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Dave Hinman, will prohibit hemp products from containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container.","6a92fcd90385656fb2e33b02",{"claim":529,"sourceUrl":517,"_id":530},"The U.S. Senate approved a measure to fund federal agencies until December 11 that includes delaying the federal ban on intoxicating hemp THC products until that date.","6a92fcd90385656fb2e33b03","2026-08-29T15:38:02.942Z",{"title":533,"description":534},"Missouri Defends Hemp Ban in Federal Court","Missouri officials ask a federal judge to dismiss a hemp industry lawsuit challenging a new law banning intoxicating hemp products as unconstitutionally vague.",[536],{"name":70,"url":517,"trustTier":71,"_id":537},"6a92fcd90385656fb2e33afe","Missouri officials are urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the Missouri Hemp Trade Association challenging a new state law banning intoxicating hemp products. The industry argues the law is unconstitutionally vague because it creates overlapping definitions of hemp and marijuana, while the state says the statute clearly resolves any conflict.","2026-08-29T15:38:02.945Z",{"_id":541,"slug":542,"articleType":8,"body":543,"createdAt":550,"dek":551,"entities":552,"headline":557,"imageAlt":558,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":559,"language":63,"publishedAt":570,"seo":571,"sources":574,"summary":577,"updatedAt":578},"6a918319aeddfad21a39f9f7","colorado-governor-pardons-29-more-people-for-marijuana-convictions-dd4ef6d1",[544,545,546,547,548,549],"Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) issued pardons to 29 individuals on Wednesday, adding to the thousands of cannabis clemency acts he has granted during his tenure. Several of those pardoned had been convicted of marijuana-related crimes, including possession of more than 8 ounces.","Among the recipients is Jonathan Carey, who was convicted in 2005 of possessing more than 8 ounces of marijuana. In a letter to Carey, Polis wrote, \"Many people with criminal histories desire a second chance, and you have earned one.\" The governor noted Carey's post-conviction achievements, including graduating cum laude from law school and founding a legal clinic to provide low-cost services.","Scott Dillon, who pleaded guilty in 1999 to attempted possession of 8 ounces or more of cannabis, also received a pardon. Polis highlighted Dillon's educational accomplishments, including a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine, and his work serving professional athletes and patients with special needs.","Sabrina Flanagan, convicted in 2006 for possession of between 1 and 8 ounces of marijuana and a small amount of a controlled substance, was pardoned as well. Polis praised her work as a peer support specialist and her founding of The Mersaides Project, which helps individuals seal their criminal records.","Other pardon recipients include Ernest Flowers Jr., who pleaded guilty in 1997 to possession of more than 8 ounces of marijuana or concentrate, and Derek Bilbrey, who pleaded guilty to possession of 1-8 ounces of marijuana in 2000. Polis cited their rehabilitation, military service, and community contributions.","Polis's office stated that he \"continues to review all applications received before the April 3, 2026 deadline for clemency applications during his term.\" Previously, in 2020 and 2021, Polis issued mass pardons for thousands of people with prior marijuana convictions. Last year, he announced mass pardons for psilocybin-related convictions after signing legislation empowering him to grant clemency for psychedelics offenses.","2026-08-28T12:46:17.581Z","Gov. Jared Polis grants clemency to individuals with past cannabis offenses, continuing his efforts to provide second chances.",{"brands":553,"products":554,"markets":555,"organizations":556},[],[],[429],[],"Colorado Governor Pardons 29 More People for Marijuana Convictions","Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs pardon documents for individuals with past marijuana convictions.",[560,564,567],{"claim":561,"sourceUrl":562,"_id":563},"Colorado Gov. Jared Polis pardoned 29 people on Wednesday, several of whom had marijuana-related convictions.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marijuanamoment.net\u002Fcolorado-governor-pardons-more-people-for-marijuana-convictions\u002F","6a9183190385656fb2e27d1b",{"claim":565,"sourceUrl":562,"_id":566},"Jonathan Carey was convicted in 2005 of possessing more than 8 ounces of marijuana and later graduated cum laude from law school.","6a9183190385656fb2e27d1c",{"claim":568,"sourceUrl":562,"_id":569},"Polis previously issued mass pardons for thousands of people with prior marijuana convictions in 2020 and 2021.","6a9183190385656fb2e27d1d","2026-08-28T12:46:20.664Z",{"title":572,"description":573},"Colorado Governor Pardons 29 for Marijuana Convictions","Gov. Jared Polis grants clemency to 29 individuals with past cannabis offenses, continuing his efforts to provide second chances.",[575],{"name":70,"url":562,"trustTier":71,"_id":576},"6a9183190385656fb2e27d1a","Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) pardoned 29 people on Wednesday, several of whom had prior marijuana convictions. The pardons are part of his ongoing clemency efforts for cannabis-related offenses, following mass pardons in 2020 and 2021.","2026-08-28T12:46:20.666Z",{"_id":580,"slug":581,"articleType":8,"body":582,"createdAt":587,"dek":588,"entities":589,"headline":595,"imageAlt":596,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":597,"language":63,"publishedAt":608,"seo":609,"sources":612,"summary":615,"updatedAt":616},"6a9096ecaeddfad21a39f9cf","illinois-opens-medical-cannabis-permit-applications-to-adult-use-retailers-baf83631",[583,584,585,586],"Illinois has created a new licensing pathway that allows adult-use cannabis retailers to apply for medical cannabis permits, according to a report from MJBizDaily. The change could reshape how some operators are regulated in the state.","Holding a medical license changes an operator's regulatory status and makes them eligible to register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the report states. That registration status is not available to businesses that hold only adult-use licenses.","The shift may also carry financial implications. The report notes that possible tax benefits could follow for retailers that obtain medical permits, though it does not specify which federal or state tax provisions might apply.","The development comes as cannabis businesses continue to navigate a patchwork of state and federal rules. Illinois operators that pursue the new permits would be adding a medical designation to their existing adult-use operations.","2026-08-27T19:58:36.925Z","A new regulatory pathway could let existing adult-use stores register with the DEA and unlock federal tax benefits.",{"brands":590,"products":591,"markets":592,"organizations":594},[],[],[593],"Illinois",[268],"Illinois Opens Medical Cannabis Permit Applications to Adult-Use Retailers","A cannabis retail storefront in Illinois with a medical permit application document in the foreground.",[598,602,605],{"claim":599,"sourceUrl":600,"_id":601},"Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers can apply for medical permits.","https:\u002F\u002Fmjbizdaily.com\u002Fnews\u002Fillinois-adult-use-cannabis-retailers-can-apply-for-medical-permits-with-dea-and-tax-benefits-possible\u002F617401\u002F","6a9096ece81f0249cd72d048",{"claim":603,"sourceUrl":600,"_id":604},"Holding a medical license changes an operator's regulatory status and makes them eligible to register with the DEA.","6a9096ece81f0249cd72d049",{"claim":606,"sourceUrl":600,"_id":607},"Tax benefits are possible for retailers that obtain medical permits.","6a9096ece81f0249cd72d04a","2026-08-28T05:26:14.544Z",{"title":610,"description":611},"Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Retailers Can Seek Medical Permits","Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers can now apply for medical permits, potentially gaining DEA registration eligibility and tax benefits.",[613],{"name":226,"url":600,"trustTier":71,"_id":614},"6a9096ece81f0249cd72d047","Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers can now apply for medical permits, a change that alters their regulatory status and may make them eligible to register with the DEA while opening the door to possible tax benefits.","2026-08-28T05:26:14.599Z",{"_id":618,"slug":619,"articleType":8,"body":620,"createdAt":625,"dek":626,"entities":627,"headline":634,"imageAlt":635,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":636,"language":63,"publishedAt":608,"seo":644,"sources":647,"summary":650,"updatedAt":651},"6a909a2caeddfad21a39f9e4","canadian-cannabis-industry-pushes-consumers-to-demand-federal-reform-b86f0516",[621,622,623,624],"Canadian cannabis businesses are intensifying calls for regulatory change, arguing that current federal rules on excise taxes, packaging, promotion, and THC limits are stifling the legal market. Industry advocates say consumer voices could be the missing lever to push Ottawa toward reform.","The push comes as operators face persistent financial strain from high excise duties and restrictions that limit how products can be marketed and presented. Reform proponents contend that easing these rules would help legal businesses compete with the illicit market and better serve adult consumers.","Key areas targeted for change include excise tax rates, packaging and promotion restrictions, and THC limits. Industry groups are exploring how to mobilize cannabis consumers to make the case directly to government officials, rather than relying solely on lobbying from businesses.","While no specific policy changes have been announced, the renewed focus on consumer engagement signals a strategic shift in how the sector hopes to influence federal decision-making on cannabis regulation.","2026-08-27T20:12:28.091Z","Businesses seek public pressure on excise taxes, packaging, promotion limits, and THC caps as regulatory fatigue grows.",{"brands":628,"products":629,"markets":630,"organizations":632},[],[],[631],"CA",[633],"StratCann","Canadian Cannabis Industry Pushes Consumers to Demand Federal Reform","Cannabis industry advocates and consumers discussing federal regulatory reform in Canada",[637,641],{"claim":638,"sourceUrl":639,"_id":640},"Cannabis businesses continue to push for changes to excise taxes, packaging and promotion restrictions, THC limits, and other regulations.","https:\u002F\u002Fstratcann.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcannabis-consumers-convince-government-industry-reform\u002F","6a909a2ce81f0249cd72da14",{"claim":642,"sourceUrl":639,"_id":643},"Industry advocates are exploring how to get more consumers involved in convincing government that reform is needed.","6a909a2ce81f0249cd72da15",{"title":645,"description":646},"Cannabis Industry Seeks Consumer Push for Federal Reform","Canadian cannabis businesses urge consumers to press government on excise taxes, packaging, promotion limits, and THC caps.",[648],{"name":633,"url":639,"trustTier":71,"_id":649},"6a909a2ce81f0249cd72da13","Canadian cannabis businesses are urging consumers to help convince the federal government that industry reform is overdue, focusing on excise taxes, packaging and promotion restrictions, THC limits, and other regulations.","2026-08-28T05:26:14.715Z",{"_id":653,"slug":654,"articleType":8,"body":655,"createdAt":662,"dek":663,"entities":664,"headline":671,"imageAlt":672,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":673,"language":63,"publishedAt":608,"seo":690,"sources":693,"summary":696,"updatedAt":697},"6a909948aeddfad21a39f9de","former-massachusetts-cannabis-commission-chair-sues-over-ouster-a5d59f59",[656,657,658,659,660,661],"Former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien is suing state Treasurer Deb Goldberg and the commission itself, alleging retaliation and invasion of privacy related to her firing from the position about two years ago.","O’Brien was suspended from the commission in late 2023 and later fired by Goldberg for allegedly making insensitive remarks and contributing to a hostile work environment. She challenged her removal and was ultimately reinstated as commission chair after a judge determined last September that she had been wrongfully terminated.","O’Brien resumed heading the commission in October, was awarded back pay and benefits for being ousted from the position, and served there until Gov. Maura Healey appointed an all-new commission in May.","In the lawsuit, O’Brien claims that Goldberg and the CCC retaliated against her while she was commission chair after she reported actions that she believed were illegal or risky, in violation of the Massachusetts Whistleblower Act. The suit also alleges violations of the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act and that Goldberg invaded her privacy.","A representative from Goldberg’s office said the lawsuit is an attention-seeking effort to revive past-litigated issues. The lawsuit is seeking compensation for damages to be determined by a jury.","Needham attorney Timothy Burke, who filed the suit on O’Brien’s behalf, said O’Brien had suffered economic loss, professional and reputational injury, emotional distress, physical symptoms, litigation expenses, and other compensable damages.","2026-08-27T20:08:40.029Z","Shannon O’Brien alleges retaliation and privacy violations against Treasurer Deb Goldberg and the CCC.",{"brands":665,"products":666,"markets":667,"organizations":669},[],[],[668],"Massachusetts",[670],"Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission","Former Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Chair Sues Over Ouster","Former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien files a lawsuit over her removal from the position.",[674,678,681,684,687],{"claim":675,"sourceUrl":676,"_id":677},"Former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien is suing state Treasurer Deb Goldberg and the commission, alleging retaliation and invasion of privacy related to her firing.","https:\u002F\u002Fganjapreneur.com\u002Fformer-massachusetts-cannabis-commission-chair-sues-over-ouster\u002F","6a909948e81f0249cd72d7f5",{"claim":679,"sourceUrl":676,"_id":680},"O’Brien was suspended in late 2023 and later fired by Goldberg for allegedly making insensitive remarks and contributing to a hostile work environment.","6a909948e81f0249cd72d7f6",{"claim":682,"sourceUrl":676,"_id":683},"A judge determined last September that O’Brien had been wrongfully terminated, and she was reinstated as commission chair in October with back pay and benefits.","6a909948e81f0249cd72d7f7",{"claim":685,"sourceUrl":676,"_id":686},"The lawsuit alleges violations of the Massachusetts Whistleblower Act and the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, and that Goldberg invaded O’Brien’s privacy.","6a909948e81f0249cd72d7f8",{"claim":688,"sourceUrl":676,"_id":689},"The lawsuit seeks compensation for damages to be determined by a jury.","6a909948e81f0249cd72d7f9",{"title":691,"description":692},"Former Massachusetts Cannabis Chair Sues Over Ouster","Shannon O’Brien alleges retaliation and privacy violations against Treasurer Deb Goldberg and the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.",[694],{"name":157,"url":676,"trustTier":71,"_id":695},"6a909948e81f0249cd72d7f4","Former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien has filed a lawsuit against state Treasurer Deb Goldberg and the commission, claiming retaliation and invasion of privacy tied to her removal from the position.","2026-08-28T05:26:14.681Z",{"_id":699,"slug":700,"articleType":8,"body":701,"createdAt":706,"dek":707,"entities":708,"headline":714,"imageAlt":715,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":716,"language":63,"publishedAt":608,"seo":727,"sources":730,"summary":733,"updatedAt":734},"6a909933aeddfad21a39f9dd","illinois-adds-sickle-cell-disease-and-pmos-to-medical-cannabis-qualifying-conditions-5eece88d",[702,703,704,705],"The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Tuesday that two new conditions have been added to the state's medical cannabis qualifying conditions list: sickle cell disease and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) with chronic pain. The decision follows a formal petition review process that relies on expert opinion and the most up-to-date evidence to determine which debilitating conditions warrant medical cannabis access.","IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said the department reviews petitions carefully using expert opinion and current evidence to make decisions that best serve Illinois residents. He added that the agency looks forward to working with medical providers to ensure safe, appropriate access for individuals struggling with the newly approved conditions.","Sickle cell disease refers to red blood cell disorders that can lead to severe pain, fatigue, organ damage, and other complications. PMOS is a hormone health issue that can cause chronic pain. According to the department, cannabis was shown to provide relief for both conditions.","Illinois currently allows medical cannabis access for more than 50 conditions, including autism, HIV\u002FAIDS, cancer, chronic pain, Crohn's disease, endometriosis, glaucoma, lupus, migraines, multiple sclerosis, ovarian cysts, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, severe fibromyalgia, and seizures characteristic of epilepsy.","2026-08-27T20:08:19.496Z","The Illinois Department of Public Health expands patient access by approving two new debilitating conditions for the state's medical cannabis program.",{"brands":709,"products":710,"markets":711,"organizations":712},[],[],[593],[713],"Illinois Department of Public Health","Illinois Adds Sickle Cell Disease and PMOS to Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions","Illinois Department of Public Health announces two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions: sickle cell disease and PMOS with chronic pain.",[717,721,724],{"claim":718,"sourceUrl":719,"_id":720},"The Illinois Department of Public Health added sickle cell disease and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome with chronic pain as qualifying conditions for medical cannabis.","https:\u002F\u002Fganjapreneur.com\u002Fillinois-adds-two-new-medical-cannabis-qualifying-conditions\u002F","6a909933e81f0249cd72d7d5",{"claim":722,"sourceUrl":719,"_id":723},"IDPH reviews petitions using expert opinion and the most up-to-date evidence to make decisions that best serve Illinois residents.","6a909933e81f0249cd72d7d6",{"claim":725,"sourceUrl":719,"_id":726},"Illinois currently allows medical cannabis access for more than 50 conditions.","6a909933e81f0249cd72d7d7",{"title":728,"description":729},"Illinois Adds Two Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions","Illinois adds sickle cell disease and PMOS with chronic pain to its medical cannabis qualifying conditions list, expanding patient access.",[731],{"name":157,"url":719,"trustTier":71,"_id":732},"6a909933e81f0249cd72d7d4","The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the addition of sickle cell disease and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome with chronic pain to the state's medical cannabis qualifying conditions list, following a petition review process based on expert opinion and current evidence.","2026-08-28T05:26:14.671Z",{"_id":736,"slug":737,"articleType":8,"body":738,"createdAt":749,"dek":750,"entities":751,"headline":759,"imageAlt":760,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":761,"language":63,"publishedAt":608,"seo":778,"sources":781,"summary":784,"updatedAt":785},"6a909907aeddfad21a39f9db","university-of-maryland-sends-cease-and-desist-to-terps-usa-over-terps-trademark-and-branding-7277227f",[739,740,741,742,743,744,745,746,747,748],"The University of Maryland (UMD) sent a cease-and-desist letter in July to Terps USA, a Colorado-based cannabis terpenes brand, over the company's use of the 'TERPS' name and a red script logo the university says is 'nearly identical' to its trademark.","In the letter, UMD stated that over nearly a century the TERPS trademark has become closely associated with the university and its academic and athletic programs, and that students, faculty, staff, and alumni proudly identify as 'TERPS.'","The university said it is particularly concerned that consumers may incorrectly believe UMD has licensed, sponsored, endorsed, or is otherwise affiliated with cannabis-related products, which would materially impair the goodwill of its famous TERPS marks.","Terps USA sells liquid formulations of botanical terpenes applied as a fine mist to cannabis flower, pre-rolls, or concentrates, according to the company's attorney, Milo Schwab.","Schwab responded that the trademark registration cited by the university does not establish what UMD claims. He said the USPTO record shows the university's trademark covers only organizing and conducting college sport competitions and athletic events, and broadcast entertainment services.","Schwab also noted that UMD's registration, issued January 13, 2026, postdates Terps USA's application by more than five years and its registration by more than three. He said the university's earlier registration claiming first use in 1933 was canceled by the USPTO on March 10, 2023, for failure to file an acceptable Section 8 declaration.","From March 2023 until January 2026, the university held no federal registration for the word TERPS standing alone, Schwab said. A further Class 25 application for TERPS was filed on June 4, 2026, and remains unexamined.","Schwab added that the USPTO has repeatedly treated 'terps' as the ordinary trade designation for terpenes, placing the term on the Supplemental Register, which does not provide the same protections as the Principal Register.","He also pointed out that the color-and-style schema at issue is no longer used by Terps USA, which moved to a green-and-gold identity in July 2026 as part of a brand refresh before UMD's letter. However, the company's website still features products with the previous logo.","In an emailed statement to Ganjapreneur, Rebecca Aloisi, senior director of university communications for UMD, said the university 'won't have anything else' beyond the cease-and-desist.","2026-08-27T20:07:35.351Z","The university claims the Colorado cannabis terpenes brand's name and red-and-white script logo are 'nearly identical' to its famous TERPS marks, while the company argues the trademark covers only athletic events and was canceled for years.",{"brands":752,"products":754,"markets":755,"organizations":756},[753],"Terps USA",[],[429],[757,758],"University of Maryland","USPTO","University of Maryland Sends Cease-and-Desist to Terps USA Over 'TERPS' Trademark and Branding","University of Maryland cease-and-desist letter and Terps USA branding dispute over the TERPS trademark",[762,766,769,772,775],{"claim":763,"sourceUrl":764,"_id":765},"The University of Maryland sent a cease-and-desist letter to Terps USA in July over the 'TERPS' name and branding style.","https:\u002F\u002Fganjapreneur.com\u002Funiversity-of-maryland-sends-cease-and-desist-to-terpenes-brand-over-terps-and-branding-style\u002F","6a909907e81f0249cd72d77b",{"claim":767,"sourceUrl":764,"_id":768},"UMD claims Terps USA's red script logo with white and black outlines is 'very similar in appearance' to its trademarks and would confuse consumers.","6a909907e81f0249cd72d77c",{"claim":770,"sourceUrl":764,"_id":771},"Terps USA's attorney says the university's trademark registration covers only college sport competitions, athletic events, and broadcast entertainment services.","6a909907e81f0249cd72d77d",{"claim":773,"sourceUrl":764,"_id":774},"UMD's federal registration for the word TERPS was canceled by the USPTO on March 10, 2023, and the university held no federal registration for TERPS standing alone from March 2023 until January 2026.","6a909907e81f0249cd72d77e",{"claim":776,"sourceUrl":764,"_id":777},"Terps USA moved to a green-and-gold identity in July 2026 as part of a brand refresh before receiving UMD's letter.","6a909907e81f0249cd72d77f",{"title":779,"description":780},"UMD Sends Cease-and-Desist to Terps USA Over TERPS Trademark","University of Maryland demands Terps USA stop using 'TERPS' name and red script logo, claiming trademark infringement. 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Terps USA's attorney disputes the claim, noting the university's federal registration for the word TERPS was canceled from 2023 to 2026 and covers only athletic events, not cannabis products.","2026-08-28T05:26:14.662Z",{"_id":787,"slug":788,"articleType":8,"body":789,"createdAt":796,"dek":797,"entities":798,"headline":810,"imageAlt":811,"imageUrl":45,"keyFacts":812,"language":63,"publishedAt":608,"seo":829,"sources":832,"summary":835,"updatedAt":836},"6a9097bbaeddfad21a39f9d2","germany-s-new-cannabis-medicine-exilby-launches-amid-reimbursement-shake-up-3df6483a",[790,791,792,793,794,795],"The imminent launch of Exilby, an oral cannabis extract developed by German company Vertanical for chronic lower back pain, comes just days after dried cannabis flowers were removed from Germany's national health reimbursement programme under BStabG regulations. This timing gives the new pharmaceutical a significant regulatory advantage in its domestic market, according to the Branchenverband Cannabiswirtschaft (BvCW), which represents Germany's cannabis businesses.","Michael Greif, Managing Director of the BvCW, said the new rules create an artificial market protection for finished pharmaceuticals like Exilby while systematically disadvantaging extemporaneous preparations, also known as specials. He noted that finished cannabis pharmaceuticals such as Sativex typically cost around €350 or more per standard pack, leading to monthly treatment costs between $350 and $1,000-plus depending on dosage.","An estimated 800,000 patients secure medical cannabis in Germany, with most being self-payers. Around 250,000 successfully obtain statutory health insurance (GKV) reimbursement, and of those, about 65,000 were on cannabis flowers—the group that lost coverage on 30 July 2026. Benchmark medical flower prices range from €4 to €6.50 per gram, meaning a typical patient using 20g to 30g per month pays up to €180, cheaper than cannabis clubs or the black market.","The shift from flowers to extracts such as Sativex or Epidiolex is often clinically unsuitable for patients with acute breakthrough pain because extracts have a delayed onset of action. Dr Greif described this as a social disparity, saying patients who depend on rapid-acting flower inhalation are pushed into the out-of-pocket market, and those unable to afford private flower prescriptions face a stark dilemma between home cultivation exceeding the legal 50g threshold or turning back to the illicit market.","The new BStabG regulations require a mandatory six-month trial with authorised finished pharmaceuticals before GKV reimbursement can be granted for specials, granting Exilby an immediate regulatory fast-track. However, Dr Greif said this creates a severe mismatch with established medical guidelines and remains highly disputed, with the BvCW working on a request for clarification to the Federal Ministry of Health regarding potential off-label prescribing during the trial period.","Exilby, also known as VER-01, contains over 100 compounds, compared to the single or dual compound CBD\u002FTHC combinations of other approved cannabis medicines. In clinical trials it was found to alleviate pain more effectively than opioids and improve sleep. Business of Cannabis has approached Vertanical for comment and is yet to receive a response.","2026-08-27T20:02:03.632Z","Vertanical's Exilby oral extract debuts weeks after dried cannabis flowers lost national health reimbursement, giving the new pharmaceutical a regulatory edge but raising patient access concerns.",{"brands":799,"products":803,"markets":804,"organizations":806},[800,801,802],"Exilby","Sativex","Epidiolex",[800,801,802],[805],"Germany",[807,808,809],"Branchenverband Cannabiswirtschaft (BvCW)","Federal Ministry of Health","Vertanical","Germany's New Cannabis Medicine Exilby Launches Amid Reimbursement Shake-Up","Exilby oral extract packaging for chronic lower back pain in Germany",[813,817,820,823,826],{"claim":814,"sourceUrl":815,"_id":816},"Vertanical's Exilby oral extract for chronic lower back pain is set to debut in Germany within weeks, making it the first new European cannabis-based pharmaceutical in over five years.","https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessofcannabis.com\u002Fis-it-an-open-goal-for-germanys-new-cannabis-medicine\u002F","6a9097bbe81f0249cd72d374",{"claim":818,"sourceUrl":815,"_id":819},"Dried cannabis flowers were removed from Germany's national health reimbursement programme under BStabG regulations on 30 July 2026.","6a9097bbe81f0249cd72d375",{"claim":821,"sourceUrl":815,"_id":822},"The BStabG regulations require a mandatory six-month trial with authorised finished pharmaceuticals before GKV reimbursement can be granted for specials.","6a9097bbe81f0249cd72d376",{"claim":824,"sourceUrl":815,"_id":825},"An estimated 800,000 patients secure medical cannabis in Germany, with about 250,000 obtaining GKV reimbursement and roughly 65,000 of those previously on cannabis flowers.","6a9097bbe81f0249cd72d377",{"claim":827,"sourceUrl":815,"_id":828},"Exilby (VER-01) contains over 100 compounds and in clinical trials was found to alleviate pain more effectively than opioids and improve sleep.","6a9097bbe81f0249cd72d378",{"title":830,"description":831},"Germany's Exilby Launch Amid Cannabis Reimbursement Shift","Vertanical's Exilby oral extract debuts in Germany weeks after dried cannabis flowers lost national health reimbursement, raising patient access concerns.",[833],{"name":302,"url":815,"trustTier":71,"_id":834},"6a9097bbe81f0249cd72d373","German company Vertanical is set to launch Exilby, the first new European cannabis-based pharmaceutical in over five years, for chronic lower back pain. 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