Latest Cannabis News: August 27, 2025

Latest Cannabis News: August 27, 2025

Sabrina
AUGUST 27TH, 2025

Stay up to date with the latest legalization and cannabis news with the C.B. Advisors. Every week, we will release a snippet of what’s happening with each state in the cannabis industry. Did you miss last week? No worries – click here for last week’s cannabis news.

 

Medical

 

Alabama: Alabama’s proposed hemp THC rules, introduced by the Alabama Beverage Control Board following the passage of HB 445, were created to regulate the state’s growing hemp industry. The rules aim to limit smokable products, set potency caps for edibles and beverages, require child-resistant packaging, ban marketing aimed at minors, and enforce strict record-keeping for licensed retailers.

These measures are designed to ensure public safety while providing clear standards for hemp-derived THC products.

Source: https://ganjapreneur.com/alabama-officials-release-proposed-rules-for-hemp-thc-products/

 

Florida: A federal judge ruled in favor of Smart & Safe Florida. The decision grants “complete relief” from provisions of a law Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed to impose serious restrictions on signature gathering for marijuana ballot initiatives.

Source: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/federal-judge-gives-florida-marijuana-legalization-campaign-a-win-over-states-ballot-initiative-restriction-law/

 

Pennsylvania: Governor Josh Shapiro declared on August 27th that he will not concede on legalizing adult-use cannabis through the state budget, even though the budget is eight weeks overdue.

Republican candidate Stacy Garrity called his projected $536.5 million in first-year revenue vastly overstated compared to Ohio’s $115 million, while Democratic Senator Sharif Street said potential federal rescheduling could offer political cover for hesitant legislators

Source: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/penhttps://www.marijuanamoment.net/pennsylvania-governor-says-he-wont-concede-on-marijuana-legalization-push-despite-gop-resistance/

 

Recreational

 

Massachusetts: The state of Massachusetts is proposing new rules to allow social cannabis use in designated public spaces, including lounges and events. The regulations would establish standards for licensed businesses to provide on-site consumption, with safety and zoning requirements. Public input is being sought to help finalize the guidelines.

Source: https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/massachusetts-drafts-new-rules-for-social-cannabis-use/

 

 

 

 

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