South Dakota Bill Would Require Pot Shops To Warn Guns And Weed Don't Mix, Rep. Blumenauer's 2024 Cannabis Plans And More
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a founding co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus expects another successful year of federal marijuana reform as lawmakers seize the opportunity to capitalize on massive bipartisan support generated over the last year while urging the Biden administration to advance the cause even further as election season approaches, Last Friday, the New York State Cannabis Control Board held an emergency session to review and consider two resolutions. The first one was to grant approvals to two registered organizations, allowing them to smoothly transition into the adult-use cannabis market. The second vote to approve permits for two cannabis testing labs was a success, with Falkor Laboratories LLC and Aardwolf Labs NY LLC.In the meantime, under a newly filed GOP-backed bill in South Dakota, the state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries would need to display a sign at their businesses regarding the federal law's restriction on possessing firearms for individuals consuming cannabis.In Washington state, plans are being drafted by state lawmakers to support small cannabis businesses that fall prey to burglars utilizing stolen vehicles for store break-ins.