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Cannabis Advertising Laws by State: N-Z (2026 Update)
Cannabis marketing laws are often fine-tuned once established; therefore, it is imperative that those who want to avoid hefty fines and ultimately retain their businesses are in the know about cannabis advertising regulations as well as cannabis advertising restrictions. Read below for a guide by state, beginning with N through Z. Nevada Advertising may not…
Read MoreCannabis Advertising Laws by State: A-M (2026 Update)
Did you know that most state legislatures meet annually (except Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas) and hold sessions anywhere from 30 to more than 150 days? This makes for many opportunities to change the state laws on cannabis advertising. Keep reading to see how things have changed or stayed the same since we first…
Read MoreIs Weed Legal in PA? Here’s Where Things Stand in 2026
Is weed legal in PA? Virtue, liberty, and independence may be the Pennsylvania state motto, but Pennsylvanians are not at liberty to legally consume cannabis recreationally. What’s more, the lack of Pennsylvania marijuana laws favoring legalization means profits are being driven out of state. Of the six states and one country that border Pennsylvania —…
Read MoreHow to Open a Cannabis Dispensary — Here’s What It Really Takes
According to Statista, revenue in the U.S. cannabis market is anticipated to demonstrate an annual growth rate of 3.36%, leading to a market volume of $55.43 Billion by 2030. The trend of investing in the industry started out strong and remains today, with many seeking ways to obtain their own piece of the pakalolo pie.…
Read MoreBuying Weed Away From Home: Cannabis Rules for Out-of-State Buyers
Both cannabis tourists and traveling tokers have questions about cannabis rules for out-of-state buyers. Can you buy weed out of state? Can you buy recreational weed with an out-of-state license? Can non-residents buy cannabis? Can out-of-state visitors buy cannabis? While more and more states are allowing non-residents to purchase cannabis legally, it remains important to…
Read MoreThe Latest on New York Cannabis in 2025
Everyone wants to know: is weed legal in New York? While the answer is technically yes, it seems like every day brings another round of announcements, legislation and news articles. Late 2024, the Office for Cannabis Management (OCM) acknowledged “growing pains” during the launch of the adult-use market, including a slow market rollout and leadership…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
As the laws that govern cannabis business licensing in Maryland evolve, so do similar laws throughout the mid-Atlantic region. We’re currently living through a period of unprecedented growth and change in the United States’ cannabis landscape, so from our perspective, the easiest way to keep track of all these changes is to keep ourselves up…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts
Manufacturers of cannabis products and other entrepreneurs in the industry face a constant evolution of new products and scientific advancements. If they want to retain and expand their customer base, these entrepreneurs need to adapt to technological and legal advancements in the industry. In cannabis, each market is controlled by the state where it operates,…
Read MoreThe State of Cannabis Legislation & Licensing: New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut [2023]
States across the country continually update their cannabis legislation and cannabis business licensing. Let’s check in on the current state of cannabis business licensing in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Connecticut and the latest news from within their borders. Cannabis Business Licensing in New York At the end of August 2023, a New…
Read MoreRecreational Dispensaries are Opening in NYC!
Recreational dispensaries are finally opening in New York! Although the process is not moving as swiftly as it did in other parts of the United States, it’s moving forward in the Empire State. New York City dispensaries that are open now each hold a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) License, which was awarded to businesses…
Read MoreVermont Cannabis Laws to Ban Plastic Packaging
Recreational sales in Vermont began Oct. 1, and those first customers inside may have noticed something different from cannabis purchases in other states: Vermont cannabis laws require cannabis products to be sold in glass, metal or cardboard containers. In an industry where radical ideas present themselves every day, Vermont’s decision to ban plastic packaging is…
Read MoreRaw Cannabis Odor No Longer Cause for Vehicle Searches, Warrants
The odor of cannabis from a vehicle, dwelling or person has historically landed pot smokers in serious hot water. Due to long-standing search warrant criteria for cannabis, law enforcement officers have relied upon the smell of marijuana as probable cause for searching and often arresting citizens — even when the cannabis was in raw, unburnt…
Read MoreNew York’s New Marijuana Drug Testing Rules
A workplace drug test in New York may never look the same again. Per the state’s Department of Labor (DOL), employers there are not allowed any longer to test most workers, with limited exceptions, for cannabis THC. This is a bold step in the United States, as the legality of cannabis ranges from fully illegal,…
Read MoreCannabis is Now Legal in Connecticut!
As of July 1st, cannabis is legal in Connecticut. This is a change in the Connecticut cannabis law that previously decriminalized cannabis use and means that adults can begin consuming legal cannabis in Connecticut in the coming years. It has been a long road for the state, but the recent change in the law was…
Read MoreCan New Jersey’s Slow Start to Cannabis Legalization Recover?
Is recreational weed legal in New Jersey? Despite the recent bill NJ Governor, Phil Murphy signed to finally legalize cannabis in New Jersey and put an end to arrests for possession, some say it’s long overdue. The main position from his 2017 campaign for governor included committing to sign any cannabis legalization that ended up…
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