US President Joe Biden has officially issued pardons to people who have been convicted of federal cannabis offenses.
Meanwhile, amendments to Pennsylvania’s cap on dispensaries could see up to 30 new storefronts, and changes are coming to Alberta’s retail cannabis regulations to help licensed providers compete with the illicit market.
Want to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the cannabis industry? Keep reading for a roundup of this week’s top news and trends.
Biden expands cannabis pardons
In a major step toward addressing the racial disparities in the criminal justice system, US President Joe Biden has expanded his mass pardons for cannabis possession offenses “under federal and D.C. law.” However, it does not apply to individuals outside of D.C. who violated state law.
This move comes just over a year after his initial announcement, demonstrating the administration’s ongoing commitment…
