Cannabis Legal Updates & Industry Regulations

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Cannabis Odor Control: How Cultivators Can Prevent Legal Issues with Advanced Solutions

Leif / March 20, 2025

A recent California Superior Court ruling has sent ripples through the cannabis industry by allowing a class-action lawsuit to proceed against Valley Crest Farms, a greenhouse cannabis cultivation operation in Carpinteria Valley. The case revolves around persistent odor complaints from nearby residents, who claim that the strong, unpleasant smell of cannabis has negatively impacted their property values, businesses, and overall quality of life.

Close-up of a flowering cannabis bud, representing the ongoing push for Tennessee cannabis legalization in 2025.

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Tennessee Cannabis Legalization 2025: Medical and Adult-Use Reform Efforts Overview

Leif / March 10, 2025

The Tennessee General Assembly is witnessing a renewed push for cannabis reform in 2025. Lawmakers have introduced bicameral legislation to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis. However, the effort remains highly partisan, with competing proposals and legislative hurdles posing significant challenges.

A close-up of a flowering cannabis plant, representing the ongoing debate over Iowa cannabis legalization in 2025.

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Iowa Cannabis Legalization 2025: Incremental Steps Toward Expansion and Reform

Leif / March 10, 2025

Iowa’s medical cannabis program remains one of the most restrictive in the country, to the extent that some advocacy groups do not even recognize it as a legitimate cannabis market. With stringent limitations on product availability, patient access, and dispensary operations, the state’s program offers minimal relief compared to more robust medical cannabis frameworks elsewhere. However, with several reform bills in play this session, Iowa may see incremental changes in 2025.

Texas Cannabis Reform 2025: A close-up of a cannabis flower and cannabis oil, symbolizing the ongoing debate over cannabis legislation in Texas.

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Texas Cannabis Reform 2025: The Push for Meaningful Legislation

Leif / March 7, 2025

Texas Cannabis Reform remains a hot-button issue in 2025 as lawmakers debate the state’s restrictive medical cannabis program, the booming hemp-derived THC market, and potential pathways for broader legalization. Despite overwhelming public support for cannabis reform, legislative action remains uncertain in the Lone Star State.