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Bill aims to protect financial services companies providing services to marijuana industry
Legislation has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly that aims to protect banks and other businesses that provide financial services to marijuana cultivators, distributors, and retailers who operate within Delaware's legal...
Marijuana czar’s office seeks comment on draft legalization regulations
The Dover-based Office of Marijuana Commissioner is seeking comment on the regulations governing adult-use recreational marijuana industry in Delaware as the date for sales moves into 2025.
The Delaware Marijuana Control...
Does pending legislation clear the way for massive marijuana grow site in Delaware?
(Photo of marijuana grow site in Colorado)
A bill offering tax breaks for an enclosed site that would grow "fruits and vegetables" has been sent to the House.
Senate e Bill 219 passed the Senate...
Former State Police and prison chief nominated for post of marijuana commissioner; Carney also...
(From left: Manning, Yeatman, Lane and Coupe)
Gov. John Carney announced high-level nominations that include a former State Police and corrections chief as Delaware's first marijuana commissioner.
If confirmed, Robert Coupe would oversee the...
Joint Finance Committee OKs funding for marijuana regulation
The General Assembly's Joint Finance Committee approved funding for the regulatory framework for Delaware’s legal marijuana industry. The timeframe for individuals being able to purchase legal marijuana is expected to be 16...
Quest report: Marijuana showing up more frequently in post-accident testing
A report for 2022 from Quest Diagnostics indicates the presence of marijuana in tests after accidents was at its highest figure in a quarter century.
Quest operates locations in Delaware, a state that...
Reactions to marijuana becoming legal in Delaware
It is no longer illegal to possess small quantities of marijuana in Delaware. Gov. John Carney opted not to sign or veto bills that make Delaware the 22nd state to legalize recreational cannabis for...
Gov. Carney will allow 2 marijuana legalization bills to become law
Delaware Gov. John Carney on Friday will allow two bills that pave the way for legalized recreational marijuana to become law without his signature. Carney stated that his views on cannabis have not...
Marijuana legalization bills headed to governor’s desk
The Delaware Senate passed two marijuana legalization bills by a decisive margin. The measures go to Gov. John Carney who vetoed similar bills last year.
One bill that takes away penalties for possessing marijuana...
My take – Survey says nearly two in three respondents favor legal marijuana
The message from readers of our newsletter is loud and clear. Despite concerns over impaired driving, health, and workplace issues, the legalization of recreational marijuana enjoys widespread support.The findings track with previous polls over...
Marijuana legalization bill passed by House
The Delaware House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would legalize the sale of recreastional marijuana.
Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, House Bill 2 would create a legal framework to regulate the cultivation, sale, and...
Bill that removes fines for marijuana possession again passes House
For the second straight year, the Delaware House passed legislation Tuesday that would remove penalties for the adult possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Last year's bill was vetoed last year by Gov....
Marijuana legalization bills return to the legislative calendar despite setbacks that include Carney veto
Citing a loss in tax revenue, the long-time sponsor of marijuana legalizaiton legislation has reintrouced two bills.
Rep.Ed Osienski’s House Bills 1 and 2 comprise the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, with HB 1 legalizing...
Effort to override governor’s veto of marijuana bill falls short
Delawre may not see passage marijuana legalization during the remaining two years of Gov. John Carney's term.
An effort to override Carney's veto of a bill that would take away civil penalties ...
My take: Carney swims against the tide with marijuana veto
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In expressing shock over Gov. John Carney's veto of legislation that would take away the already minimal civil penalties for possession of a small amount of marijuana, a coalition of legal cannabis backers...
Deep disappointment among marijuana legalization backers after Carney veto
Gov. John Carney's veto HB 371 drew expressions of deep disappointment from a coalition of marijuana legalization backers.
Carney cited long-running arguments about the effects of expanding recreational marijuana use in his veto message.
“It is a...
Marijuana regulation bill falls a vote short in House
The Delaware House of Representatives narrowly defeated a bill seeking to create a regulatory framework for the sale of recreational marijuana.
According to a House Republican Caucus release, House Bill 372 fell a...
Bill that ends penalties for small amounts of marijuana heads to governor’s desk
On Thursday, the Delaware Senate passed (13-7) HB 371 — a bill that would legalize possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for adults 21 and older. The bill now heads to Gov. Carney’s desk,...
House passes bill that ends penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana
The Delaware House passed a slimmed-down bill Thursday that would remove penalties for adult possession of a small amount of marijuana.
The bill is separate from a more controversial bill that would tax and...
Analysis: A 4/20 update on marijuana legalization
As some celebrate the unofficial 4/20 holiday, two separate bills in Delaware that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults are slated to move through the legislative process again.
The holiday is based on stories...
