On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general from across the United States took the significant step of urging Congress to tackle what they describe as a “health and safety crisis” precipitated by the 2018 Farm … The post Delta’s Rough Waters: Attorneys General Call for Regulation of ‘Intoxicating Hemp Products’ appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

In October 2021, West Milford Council approved the application of SoulFlora, a cannabis business, by supporting its application for a state license but simultaneously passed a law restricting the township to 10 cannabis retail licenses. By December 2021, Big Smoke … The post A Moving Target: Recent New Jersey Case Shows Changing Laws Complicate Cannabis Business appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

The prospect of legalizing recreational cannabis in Pennsylvania, which long seemed elusive, might be on the brink of change following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address on Feb. 6, 2024. There Shapiro made a strong case for the legalization of recreational … The post Governor Shapiro Formally Calls for Pennsylvania Cannabis Legalization in Annual Budget Address appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“NJ-CRC”) has finalized regulations for cannabis consumption lounges, a significant development in the state’s cannabis regulatory regime. Of the 24 states with recreational cannabis, only 10 permit cannabis consumption lounges. Regulations for the … The post High Expectations: New Jersey’s Rocky Road to Cannabis Consumption Lounges appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

On Nov. 14, 2023, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania made a significant ruling in the realm of workers’ compensation and cannabis and hemp law. The case involved workers’ compensation attorney Mark Schmidt, who sustained a back injury while working for … The post Back Pain, Legal Strains, and CBD Gains: Pennsylvania Court’s High Stakes Ruling on CBD Compensation appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

On Nov. 7, Ohio voters solidly endorsed a measure to legalize recreational cannabis, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s evolving perspective on cannabis. This decisive vote makes Ohio the 24th state to embrace adult-use recreational cannabis, showcasing an expanding … The post O-high-o: Ohio Voters vote to Legalize Recreational Cannabis appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

In light of the Pennsylvania House Health Subcommittee on Health Care’s hearing on cannabis legalization on Nov. 1—a sign the issue may finally advance under the chamber’s new Democratic majority—it’s time for a new update on SB 846. This week … The post Unpacking Packaging, Labeling, Preparation, and Destruction of Cannabis Products under SB 846 appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

The cannabis edible scene is booming. From THC-infused chocolates to gummies and even turkey gravy laced with THC – if you can eat it, chances are someone’s trying to infuse it with THC. In this evolving edible market, regulatory bodies … The post Something to Chew On: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Regulators Struggle to Regulate Edible Cannabis Products appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

On Oct. 3, 2023, a notable legal event transpired when Seth Unger lodged a complaint against Centre Care, Inc., in the US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Alleging violations of both the Americans with Disabilities Act… The post Don’t Fear the Reefer: Recent Case Shows Need to Rethink Drug Testing appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more

Welcome back to Legally Grown’s weekly series, where this week we dissect the intricacies of Senate Bill 846. Sponsored by Senators Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), this pivotal legislation aims to legalize recreational cannabis in Pennsylvania. At the … The post A New Sheriff in Town: Enter Pennsylvania’s Proposed Cannabis Regulatory Control Board appeared first on Legally Grown ..read more