Controversial Bill Threatens Kentucky's Medical Marijuana Program, Hawaiian Lawmakers Divided On Weed Legalization & More Cannabis Updates
A measure that according to its sponsor would "clean some things up" within Ketucky's medical marijuana law is advancing through the legislature, reported Forward Kentucky. House Bill 829 from Rep. Jason Nemes (R-Middletown) seeks to ban those with drug possession convictions from joining the state's medical cannabis program among other things, was greenlighted by the state House last week, and is now up for review in the Senate.In the meantime, Discussion around the legalization of recreational cannabis in Hawaii is heating up.Senator Kurt Fevella are opposing the push, The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has kicked off a new online licensing system on Monday, March 18. This first phase of the Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program (CAMP), will transition those with recreational marijuana program licenses from an online licensing system OLCC has had since 2016 into CAMP. Alcohol licensees will follow suit later in 2024, the agency said in a press release.
