U.S. States Tackle Varied Cannabis Regulations

Several U.S. states are considering or implementing changes to cannabis laws and regulations. In Maryland, a bill is being proposed to relax cannabis laws while increasing firearm trafficking penalties, with potential reductions for existing cannabis-related sentences. Minnesota is refining its cannabis regulations with numerous bills addressing age limits, taxes, and consumption restrictions. Florida is advancing a bill that tightens restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, including a ban on Delta-8 sales. California is debating a bill to prevent a tax increase on cannabis to support the struggling industry and combat the illicit market. Ohio's recreational marijuana industry has generated significant tax revenue, but the distribution process to local governments remains unclear.