
Washington State's Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) on Friday released new regulations that force businesses to stop selling THC products if they don't hold a valid cannabis license.
The rule changes include the sale of any products with a detectable amount of THC, with violators subject to criminal sanctions.
According to Justin Bedford, one of our regulatory analysts, the impact on cannabis industry stakeholders should not be understated.

For Hispanic entrepreneurs venturing into the cannabis industry, understanding and navigating the intricate landscape of regulations can spell the difference between growth and stunted business prospects. This is why the National Hispanic Cannabis Council (NHCC), in its dedicated pursuit of empowering Hispanic businesspeople, is hosting a live online session on Thursday, June 15 in partnership with Simplifya, focusing on the essential role of compliance in the cannabis industry. The webinar will feature Ileana Jiménez, our regulatory analyst.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill last week legalizing recreational cannabis. The legislation proposes that retail sales for adult-use cannabis in Minnesota begin in the first quarter of 2025, and it presents some new opportunities to cannabis operators. For the first time in the United States, THC products can be sold outside licensed cannabis dispensaries, like liquor and convenience stores. Snowden Stieber, one of our regulatory analysts, commented.