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Vicente LLP

Virginia Retail Cannabis Law (HB 30): FAQs on Adult-Use Licensing, Taxes and Key Dates

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/virginia-retail-cannabis-law-hb-30-faqs-1028661/

2 Sept 2026

• Licensing
• Retail and dispensaries
• Legislation
• Virginia, US

Fox Rothschild

Illinois Courts Dismiss Wave of THC Vape Product Class Actions

A recent wave of putative class actions accusing Illinois cannabis companies of intentionally miscategorizing vape products has largely collapsed at the pleading stage.

5 May 2026

• Vapes
• Litigation
• Regulation
• Illinois, US

Rod Kight, Kight Law

New Texas Regulations: Are You Prepared?

Texas’ new hemp rules take effect on March 31. They will materially change how hemp businesses operate in the state. These rules are not just about labels or age checks.

6 Apr 2026

• Hemp
• Packaging and labelling
• Compliance
• Texas, US

Foley Hoag

Wisconsin Introduces Bill to Legalize Cannabis and Impose Guardrails on Intoxicating Hemp Products

On February 24, 2026, a coalition of Wisconsin Democrats introduced SB 1045, which proposes to legalize and regulate cannabis in the state while at the same time imposing new rules for intoxicating hemp products.

6 Apr 2026

• Legalisation
• Hemp
• Hemp-derived THC
• Wisconsin, US

Harris Sliwoski

The November 12 Cliff: How The Hemp Ban Threatens Bankruptcy Eligibility

Most commentary on the “hemp ban” included in the November funding bill has focused on two, related considerations: (1) which products and activities will become…

3 Mar 2026

• Bankruptcy and insolvency
• Hemp
• Federal policy
• United States

Foley Hoag

New Year’s Resolution for VA Governor-Elect: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in 2026

Virginia will ring in the New Year with renewed momentum toward adult-use cannabis sales. After years of roadblocks following the legalization of adult-use cannabis possession and home cultivation in 2021, Virginia finally…

4 Feb 2026

• Licensing
• Legalisation
• Retail and dispensaries
• Virginia, US

Rod Kight and Amber Lengacher, Kight Law

Hemp Updates for Minnesota, Connecticut, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas

We’ve recently covered changes in coming to hemp programs in the new year in Oregon, Alabama, and California. Below we touch on other updates for Minnesota, Connecticut, Kentucky, and more.

5 Jan 2026

• Hemp
• Beverages
• Licensing
• Minnesota, US
• Kentucky, US
• Connecticut, US

Foley Hoag

New Year’s Resolution for VA Governor-Elect: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in 2026

Virginia will ring in the New Year with renewed momentum toward adult-use cannabis sales. After years of roadblocks following the legalization of adult-use cannabis possession and home cultivation in 2021, Virginia finally…

5 Jan 2026

• Licensing
• Legalisation
• Retail and dispensaries
• Virginia, US

Harris Sliwoski

Hemp Companies Have One Year to Get Marijuana Genetics Into or Out of the US. . . But a Loophole May Still Exist

Effective November 13, 2025, Congress fundamentally rewrote the laws governing hemp in America. Buried within the government funding bill (starting at pg. 64) is language that will reshape the entire hemp industry, including a…

5 Dec 2025

• Hemp
• Import and export
• Compliance
• United States

Kight Law

Yes, Hemp Pre-rolls Remain Lawful in Georgia (but not THCa Flower)

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) issued a Declaratory Ruling (DR) on the legal status of hemp prerolls. A copy of the DR is below.

17 Nov 2025

• Hemp
• Hemp-derived THC
• Packaging and labelling
• Georgia, US

Amber Lengacher, Kight Law

Tennessee Reaches Agreement on Hemp Product Regulations During Transition

Hemp industry advocates (TN Healthy Alternatives Association) and the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) have reached an agreement to clarify rules for hemp-derived cannabinoid product (HDCP) businesses as new state…

17 Nov 2025

• Hemp
• Contracts
• Licensing
• Tennessee, US

Rod Kight, Kight Law

What Does the Ohio Executive Order Banning “Intoxicating Hemp” Really Mean? [UPDATED]

Editor’s note – This article has been updated. Since it was originally written, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued draft rules. Notably, they define “intoxicating hemp”, one of the primary issues originally discussed…

12 Oct 2025

• Hemp
• Hemp-derived THC
• Federal policy
• Ohio, US

Foley Hoag

Maryland Appellate Court Upholds State Hemp-Derived Products Restrictions

In another decision upholding the validity of state-enacted restrictions over the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products, a Maryland Appellate Court in Governor Wes Moore, et al. v. Maryland Hemp Coalition, et al.

12 Oct 2025

• Hemp
• Licensing
• Hemp law
• Maryland, US

Amber Lengacher @ Rod Kight

Hemp Law Updates – Big Changes in Texas, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Kentucky

Editor’s note – This article was written by Kight Law attorney Amber Lengacher. Hemp Law Changes and Upcoming Deadlines If you are new to cannabis or hemp, you may be overwhelmed by the headlines recently.

5 Jun 2025

• Hemp
• Beverages
• Licensing
• Minnesota, US
• Tennessee, US
• Kentucky, US

Vicente LLP

Frequently Asked Questions About Hemp Beverages: How Federal and State Laws Are Reshaping the THC Drink Market

There is no universal definition, but generally, a hemp beverage is any drink, typically a seltzer, soda, or mocktail, containing hemp-derived cannabinoids or terpenes. Common cannabinoids in these beverages include CBD and THC,…

5 Jun 2025

• Hemp
• Beverages
• Hemp-derived THC
• Minnesota, US
• Texas, US
• Kentucky, US

Amber Lengacher and Rod Kight, Kight Law

The sun is setting on proposed hemp bills in the Sunshine State

Editor’s note – This article was written by Kight Law attorney and Florida native, Amber Lengacher. ” Florida House Rep. ” The Florida legislature ends on Friday, May 2, 2025, according to the legislative calendar. Rep.

5 May 2025

• Hemp
• Legislation
• Packaging and labelling
• Florida, US

Harris Sliwoski

Australia Cannabis Q&A

Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. Growing cannabis for…

1 Apr 2025

• Licensing
• Medical cannabis
• Import and export
• Australia
• Canada

Harris Sliwoski

Oregon’s Hot Hemp

Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. By this I mean it is generally designed to get you lit. This hemp is often sold and marketed online without age verification, in packaging attractive to…

1 Apr 2025

• Hemp
• Legislation
• Licensing
• Oregon, US

Harris Sliwoski

Florida’s Cannabis and Hemp Landscape: Key Regulatory Changes to Watch

Florida’s cannabis and hemp industries are undergoing significant regulatory shifts. From proposed legislation targeting hemp products to new rules affecting packaging and labeling, here’s what you need to know about the latest…

1 Apr 2025

• Hemp
• Legislation
• Legalisation
• Florida, US
• China

Harris Sliwoski

Australia Cannabis Laws – A Comprehensive Guide

Table of Contents Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State OverviewThe Structure of Australia’s Cannabis LawsFederal vs. State vs. Local Laws Cannabis Laws Across Australia: Where Is It Legal?Personal Use Medicinal and…

3 Mar 2025

• Medical cannabis
• Import and export
• Licensing
• Australia
• United States

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