Regulatory Updates

Colorado cannabis taxes would increase by less than a percentage point under a proposal to raise revenue for mental-health treatment, but sales are already slow.

Colorado considers cannabis tax hike amid declining sales is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Keystone State Testing falsely reported product lots as passing tests for the mold Aspergillus when they did not meet state safety standards.

New York recalls cannabis products over unreliable lab results is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

From vape hardware to packaging, cannabis operators face challenges under a layered tariff system that’s evolving under U.S. trade policies.

New Trump tariffs create more chaos for cannabis operators is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

In a move that shatters decades of federal precedent, the U.S. government has taken a historic step toward modernizing its stance on cannabis. An executive directive has been issued to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance—a category it has shared with heroin and LSD—to the less restrictive Schedule III. This single action marks one of the most consequential shifts in federal drug policy in American history.

Are you a licensed dispensary owner or grower in New York? Don’t miss out on the crucial session, “Navigating New York’s METRC Transition,” happening on November 19, 2025. This hybrid event is designed to equip you with essential knowledge about the state’s upcoming METRC track-and-trace deployment, including Retail ID and module integrations. Compliance and technical readiness are vital for your operations, and this is your opportunity to get ahead. If you haven’t started thinking about METRC yet, consider this your wake-up call! Join us to ensure your business is prepared for the future.

A coalition of over 150 licensed dispensaries in New York just won legal protection from a sudden change to school zoning rules that threatened their survival. At the heart of it? A 500-foot buffer—and how the state draws the line.

New York just crossed a major cannabis milestone—1,950 adult-use licenses issued, and over half going to equity applicants. It’s a turning point for the state’s market and a wake-up call for those still on the sidelines.

New York City’s next mayor is in place—and with his victory comes a major shift for the local cannabis market. From zoning to social equity, the new Mayor could either accelerate or stall the momentum of New York’s adult‑use cannabis rollout.

Support for federal cannabis legalization has dropped among Republicans, raising questions about the future of national reform. While most Americans still back legalization, this shift could impact efforts around banking, rescheduling, and interstate commerce—especially for emerging state markets like New York.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging New York’s cannabis residency rules, siding with state regulators. The decision secures priority for local entrepreneurs and social equity applicants in the rollout of the state’s legal cannabis market.