Latest Cannabis News: March 18, 2026

Latest Cannabis News: March 18, 2026

Sabrina
MARCH 18TH, 2026

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

  • Headline: Alabama senator introduces bill to ban psychoactive hemp‑derived THC products
  • What changed:
    • SB 321 was introduced to classify hemp‑derived cannabinoids (Delta‑8, Delta‑9, Delta‑10 THC) as Schedule I substances under state law.
    • The proposal would impose criminal penalties for possession similar to those for marijuana.
    • Bill referred to the Senate Healthcare Committee for consideration.
  • Primary link(s):
    • https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/11/butler-bill-alabama-legislature-psychoactive-thc-products

Recreational

MARYLAND

  • Headline: Maryland cannabis reform bill HB 1519 scheduled for committee hearing
  • What changed:
    • HB 1519 (Cannabis Reform and Opportunity Act) received a committee hearing schedule in the House Economic Matters Committee.
    • The bill proposes changes to ownership rules, management service agreements, advertising provisions, and penalties in the cannabis industry.
    • Committee hearing activity indicates the bill is moving forward in the legislative process.
  • Primary link(s):
    • https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1519
    • https://legiscan.com/MD/bill/HB1519/2026
    • https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/fnotes/bil_0009/hb1519.pdf

VIRGINIA

  • Headline: Virginia cannabis sales legalization bill heads to governor
  • What changed:
    • Virginia House and Senate lawmakers have sent a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales in the commonwealth to the governor’s desk.
    • members landed on January 1, 2027 for the launch date of adult-use marijuana sales, as included in the Senate bill.
  • Primary link(s):
    • https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB642
    • https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB542
    • https://www.marijuanamoment.net/virginia-lawmakers-reach-deal-on-final-bill-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana-sales/

WASHINGTON

  • Headline: Washington House passes cannabis license fee bill and sends it to Senate
  • What changed:
    • HB 2681 addressing cannabis license fee structure advanced through the House.
    • Legislators removed a provision tying annual license fee increases to inflation.
    • Bill now moves to the Washington Senate for consideration.
  • Primary link(s):
    • https://cannabis.observer/observations/113094-wa-legislature-march-2-2026-update/

 

 

 

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