Licensing Blog

On April 7, 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 219—officially titled the Medical Psilocybin Act—into law, making New Mexico the third state in the nation to establish a regulated psychedelic therapy program. Following in the footsteps of Oregon and Colorado, the Act opens the door for patients in New Mexico to access psilocybin for therapeutic use. Notably, New …

In 2024, Utah lawmakers unanimously passed Senate Bill 150—known as the Exercise of Religion Amendments—to establish a state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“RFRA”). The legislation aimed to strengthen their constituents’ ability to challenge government actions that burden their religious beliefs or practices. What lawmakers likely didn’t anticipate, however, was that just eight (8) months later, the law would be invoked …

Not long ago, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) confirmed in a letter that mushroom spores are legal in accordance with federal law as they are not a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). Although, the DOJ noted that once the spores grow into mushrooms and contain psilocybin, psilocin, and/or any of their salts, isomers, or …

On March 12, 2025, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (“FDACS”) new amendments to Rule 5K-4.034, Florida Administrative Code (“F.A.C”) went into effect. From packaging and labeling requirements to product development restrictions, Rule 5K-4.034 governs all consumable hemp products in the Sunshine State. With the amendments now in effect, it is crucial for operators to understand these changes …

It has been over two years since Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., signed Virgin Islands Cannabis Act into law — a pivotal move aimed at expanding the U.S. Virgin Islands’ cannabis industry and facilitating the expungement of certain cannabis-related convictions within the territory. Now, after nearly a year since the Governor approved the Office of Cannabis Regulations’ (“OCR”) final proposed regulations, …

Two months after Amendment 3 fell short of the required supermajority approval, Smart and Safe Florida is renewing its push to legalize recreational cannabis in the Sunshine State. This Tuesday, the campaign’s revised proposal was approved by the state Division of Elections, aiming for a spot on the 2026 ballot. However, with Governor Ron DeSantis (R) firmly opposing adult-use cannabis …

As Colorado kicks off 2025 by opening applications for psilocybin businesses, other states may soon follow suit. Nevada and Minnesota’s Psychedelics Task Forces have recommended implementing regulated psychedelic programs and reducing criminal penalties. Following the FDA’s denial of MAPS’ new drug application for MDMA-assisted therapy last year, state Task Force reports highlight a familiar divide: states are advancing faster than …

On the cusp of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Florida Department of Health, Office of Medical Marijuana Use (“OMMU”) announced the twenty-two (22) applicants it sent Notice of Intent Letters to approve their April 2023 MMTC Batching Cycle applications. Over a year and a half since their application submission, these twenty-two (22) companies were selected from a pool of seventy-four (74) …

The cannabis industry is evolving beyond traditional retail, with on-site consumption lounges becoming a growing trend across the United States. Joining states such as Alaska, Nevada, and Colorado, New Jersey and California have stepped up as leaders in cannabis hospitality, paving the way for innovative and immersive experiences. These states are among a select few that now permit adults to …