https://cannabiscityguides.com/ Dated changes to the cannabis rules visitors and shoppers follow in Arizona and California and Colorado and Connecticut and Florida and Illinois and Massachusetts and Maryland and Michigan and Minnesota and Missouri and New Jersey and New Mexico and Nevada and New York and Ohio and Oklahoma and Oregon and Pennsylvania and Texas and Washington, each with its official source. From Cannabis City Guides, an independent publisher. en-us Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ma/laws/#change-2026-11-03-question-8-on-the-state-ballotma-change-2026-11-03-question-8-on-the-state-ballotTue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTVoters decide Question 8, an initiative petition that would repeal the laws legalizing, regulating and taxing adult-use retail sales, let adults 21 and older possess 1 ounce or less, and take effect on January 1, 2028. A no vote makes no change to the law. Source: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/download/information-for-voters/archive/IFV_2026%20English.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ok/laws/#change-2026-11-01-edible-shape-rules-and-wider-thc-definitions-take-effectok-change-2026-11-01-edible-shape-rules-and-wider-thc-definitions-take-effectSun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTHouse Bill 4454 bars edibles attractive to children, shaped like humans, cartoons or animals, or resembling commercially available candy, and SB 1257 moves tetrahydrocannabinols, including THC derived from industrial hemp, from Schedule III to Schedule I and adds THCA to the hemp test. Source: https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/hB/HB4454%20ENR.PDF https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/co/laws/#change-2026-11-01-revised-med-rules-take-effectco-change-2026-11-01-revised-med-rules-take-effectSun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe State Licensing Authority adopted revised Colorado Marijuana Rules on September 10, 2026, effective November 1, 2026, covering fees, testing, labeling and enforcement. Source: https://med.colorado.gov/rules https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/oh/laws/#change-2026-10-05-amended-package-rule-takes-effectoh-change-2026-10-05-amended-package-rule-takes-effectMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTA new version of OAC 1301:18-4-06 took effect; it caps products at 90 percent THC and adult-use edibles at 10 milligrams of THC per serving and 100 milligrams per package. We could not read the earlier version to confirm which caps are new. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20261011023923/https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-1301:18-4-06 https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/md/laws/#change-2026-10-01-medical-cannabis-protections-for-fire-and-rescue-employeesmd-change-2026-10-01-medical-cannabis-protections-for-fire-and-rescue-employeesThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTChapter 183 of 2026 took effect, barring employers from disciplining fire and rescue public safety employees on the basis of a valid written certification. Source: https://cannabis.maryland.gov/Documents/2026_PDF_Files/FAQs%20Fire%20and%20Rescue%20Public%20Safety%20Employees%2010.7.26.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ct/laws/#change-2026-10-01-out-of-state-medical-patients-may-buy-in-connecticutct-change-2026-10-01-out-of-state-medical-patients-may-buy-in-connecticutThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTQualifying patients and caregivers registered in another state may buy medical cannabis at hybrid retailers and dispensary facilities, DCP says, the same day the 10.75 percent tax begins and concentrates lose their potency cap. Source: https://portal.ct.gov/cannabis/knowledge-base/articles/oos-patients/who-can-purchase-medical-cannabis https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/mo/laws/#change-2026-09-30-emergency-rule-on-agent-background-checks-more-amendments-prmo-change-2026-09-30-emergency-rule-on-agent-background-checks-more-amendments-prWed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn emergency amendment to 19 CSR 100-1.070 took effect, and proposed amendments to 1.070 and 1.100 are set for the November 2, 2026 Missouri Register, with comments to December 2. Source: https://health.mo.gov/business-professionals/cannabis-regulation/cannabis-rules-and-law https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ma/laws/#change-2026-09-29-dea-rescheduling-case-stayedma-change-2026-09-29-dea-rescheduling-case-stayedTue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAfter a hearing held June 29 to July 15, 2026, the Chief Administrative Law Judge stayed the marijuana rescheduling case pending a motion; no final rule has issued. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20261004194838/https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/Proposed%20Marijuana%20Rescheduling_Stay%20and%20Briefing%20Order.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/md/laws/#change-2026-09-29-dea-rescheduling-hearing-stayedmd-mi-mn-mo-nm-oh-ok-or-pa-wa-change-2026-09-29-dea-rescheduling-hearing-stayedTue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAfter a hearing that ran from June 29 to July 15, 2026, DEA's Chief Administrative Law Judge stayed the broader rescheduling case; no final rescheduling rule exists. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20261004194838/https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/Proposed%20Marijuana%20Rescheduling_Stay%20and%20Briefing%20Order.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ct/laws/#change-2026-09-29-federal-rescheduling-hearing-stayedct-fl-change-2026-09-29-federal-rescheduling-hearing-stayedTue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe DEA's Chief Administrative Law Judge stayed the separate marijuana rescheduling proceeding, whose hearing ran June 29 to July 15, 2026; no final rule has been issued in that proceeding. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20261004194838/https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/Proposed%20Marijuana%20Rescheduling_Stay%20and%20Briefing%20Order.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/md/laws/#change-2026-09-14-mca-rule-amendments-take-effectmd-change-2026-09-14-mca-rule-amendments-take-effectMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmendments to COMAR 14.17, printed in the Maryland Register on September 4, 2026, added sublingual pouches as a product category and removed the plain packaging requirement. Source: https://cannabis.maryland.gov/Pages/law.aspx https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/fl/laws/#change-2026-09-11-22-new-treatment-center-licensesfl-change-2026-09-11-22-new-treatment-center-licensesFri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe department entered final orders licensing applicants from the April 2023 batching cycle, numbered MMTC-2026-0029 to MMTC-2026-0050; none had dispensing authorization by October 16, 2026. Source: https://knowthefactsmmj.com/wp-content/uploads/_documents/MMTC_Letters/A_Good_Decision_LLC.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ma/laws/#change-2026-09-11-current-adult-use-regulations-take-effectma-change-2026-09-11-current-adult-use-regulations-take-effectFri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe version of 935 CMR 500.000 now in force, with the 2-ounce sales limit and the social consumption rules, became effective. Source: https://masscannabiscontrol.com/public-documents/regulations/ https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/il/laws/#change-2026-09-10-adult-use-stores-may-opt-into-medical-licensesil-change-2026-09-10-adult-use-stores-may-opt-into-medical-licensesThu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAny adult-use dispensary in good standing may apply for a medical dispensary license that lets it sell to registered patients at the medical tax rate. Source: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/cannabis/sb-3222-fact-sheet.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/nm/laws/#change-2026-09-04-nms2s-replaces-biotrack-for-retail-salesnm-change-2026-09-04-nms2s-replaces-biotrack-for-retail-salesFri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAfter a migration that began August 25, 2026, retailers had to process all sales in the state's New Mexico Seed-to-Sale System instead of BioTrack. Source: https://www.rld.nm.gov/cannabis/nms2s/ https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/or/laws/#change-2026-09-01-medical-program-merges-into-a-new-oha-sectionor-change-2026-09-01-medical-program-merges-into-a-new-oha-sectionTue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Oregon Health Authority combined the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program and Oregon Psilocybin Services into the Medical Cannabis and Psilocybin Section. Source: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/CHRONICDISEASE/MEDICALMARIJUANAPROGRAM/Documents/bulletins/Information_Bulletin-2026-01_OMMP_OPS_Merge-MCAP.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/nm/laws/#change-2026-08-31-cannabis-rule-amendments-take-effectnm-change-2026-08-31-cannabis-rule-amendments-take-effectMon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmendments to 16.8.1 and 16.8.7 NMAC took effect, adding definitions such as deli-style sales, allowing remote advisory committee meetings and revising testing rules. Source: https://www.srca.nm.gov/nmac-home/new-mexico-register/volume-xxxvii-issue-16/ https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ok/laws/#change-2026-08-28-omma-emergency-rules-take-effectok-change-2026-08-28-omma-emergency-rules-take-effectFri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTOMMA's current rules, emergency amendments to the July 11, 2026 permanent rules, implement HB 3143's moratorium and license-transfer changes. Source: https://oklahoma.gov/omma/rules-and-legislation/rules.html https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/fl/laws/#change-2026-08-24-permanent-dosing-and-edible-rules-take-effectfl-change-2026-08-24-permanent-dosing-and-edible-rules-take-effectMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTRule 64-4.224 made permanent the 70-day caps first set by emergency rule 64ER22-8 in 2022, such as 24,500 mg of THC overall and 4,200 mg for edibles, and Rule 64-4.205 capped edibles at 10 mg a serving and 200 mg for a multi-serving edible. Source: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleNo.asp?id=64-4.224 https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/il/laws/#change-2026-08-01-chicago-adult-use-sales-tax-rate-rises-to-16-50-percentil-change-2026-08-01-chicago-adult-use-sales-tax-rate-rises-to-16-50-percentSat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Department of Revenue's rate file lists 16.50 percent on adult-use cannabis in Chicago from August 1, 2026, up from 16.25 percent, with general merchandise at 10.50 percent. Source: https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/research/taxrates/documents/salestaxrates/mrfcannabis-current.txt https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ok/laws/#change-2026-08-01-moratorium-extended-to-august-1-2028ok-change-2026-08-01-moratorium-extended-to-august-1-2028Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTHouse Bill 3143, approved May 5, 2026, took effect and extended the moratorium on new dispensary, processor and commercial grower licenses to August 1, 2028. Source: https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/hB/HB3143%20ENR.PDF https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/tx/laws/#change-2026-07-31-delta-8-thc-listed-again-as-a-controlled-substancetx-change-2026-07-31-delta-8-thc-listed-again-as-a-controlled-substanceFri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTDSHS's notice in the July 10, 2026 Texas Register reinstated definitions that list tetrahydrocannabinols other than hemp's 0.3 percent delta-9 THC in Schedule I. Source: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/drug-manufacturers-distributors/schedules-controlled-substances-drug-manufacturers-distributors https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/mo/laws/#change-2026-07-29-curbside-pickup-rule-proposedmo-change-2026-07-29-curbside-pickup-rule-proposedWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Division of Cannabis Regulation filed a proposed amendment to 19 CSR 100-1.180 to allow curbside pickup at dispensaries, with public comments from September 1 to October 1, 2026. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MODHSS/bulletins/422b38b https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/fl/laws/#change-2026-07-27-registry-requires-open-orders-for-card-applicationsfl-change-2026-07-27-registry-requires-open-orders-for-card-applicationsMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTPatients without current or scheduled certifications with open orders can no longer complete initial or renewal ID card applications. Source: https://knowthefactsmmj.com/about/faq/ https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/pa/laws/#change-2026-07-12-2026-27-budget-signed-without-legalizationpa-change-2026-07-12-2026-27-budget-signed-without-legalizationSun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTAct 1A of 2026 (HB 2400), a $50.85 billion budget, became law; the House had passed it 107 to 94 on April 14, and no adult-use law passed with it. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926123202/https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2400 https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ny/laws/#change-2026-07-02-new-medical-rules-adoptedny-change-2026-07-02-new-medical-rules-adoptedThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Cannabis Control Board adopted rules extending patient certifications to up to two years and letting Registered Organization dispensaries serve patients certified by other states. They took effect on 22 Jul 2026. Source: https://cannabis.ny.gov/7-2-26-ccb-release https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/nm/laws/#change-2026-07-01-excise-tax-rises-to-14-percentnm-change-2026-07-01-excise-tax-rises-to-14-percentWed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe cannabis excise tax moved to 14 percent for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and is scheduled to reach 18 percent on July 1, 2030. Source: https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/cannabis-excise-tax/ https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/az/laws/#change-2026-07-01-new-advertising-rules-take-effectaz-change-2026-07-01-new-advertising-rules-take-effectWed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmended A.R.S. 36-2859 took effect: ads need the under-21 and pregnancy warning, online ads must reach an audience expected to be at least 73.6 percent age 21 or older, and billboards must stay 1,000 feet from schools, parks, churches and child care centers. Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/02859.htm https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/md/laws/#change-2026-07-01-unauthorized-consumable-products-law-takes-effectmd-change-2026-07-01-unauthorized-consumable-products-law-takes-effectWed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTChapter 354 of 2026 bars retailers from selling unauthorized consumable products, defined as noncompliant kratom, tianeptine and phenibut products and designated poisonous consumables (not THC products), and lets the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission seize them. Source: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1523?ys=2026RS https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ca/laws/#change-2026-06-29-dea-rescheduling-hearing-opensca-ny-change-2026-06-29-dea-rescheduling-hearing-opensMon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTDEA's hearing on moving marijuana to Schedule III (Federal Register 2026-08177) took place from 29 Jun to 15 Jul 2026. On 29 Sep 2026 DEA's Chief Administrative Law Judge stayed the case pending a motion to add a September 2026 GAO report to the record. No final rule was found in the Federal Register as of 16 Oct 2026. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents/2026-08177.json https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ma/laws/#change-2026-06-17-emergency-regulations-for-chapter-65ma-change-2026-06-17-emergency-regulations-for-chapter-65Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Commission voted 3-0 for emergency rules formally raising the daily purchase limit to 2 ounces and the retail license cap from three to six. Source: https://masscannabiscontrol.com/2026/06/emergency-regulations-enacted-by-massachusetts-cannabis-control-commission/ https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/il/laws/#change-2026-06-12-limits-doubled-drive-through-and-2-a-m-hours-allowed-p-a-104il-change-2026-06-12-limits-doubled-drive-through-and-2-a-m-hours-allowed-p-a-104Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTSB 3222 became law, raising resident limits to 60 grams, 10 grams and 1,000 milligrams and non-resident limits to 30 grams, 5 grams and 500 milligrams, allowing pickup and drive-through, and extending hours to 2 a.m. Source: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/cannabis/sb-3222-fact-sheet.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/wa/laws/#change-2026-06-11-ryan-s-law-takes-effectwa-change-2026-06-11-ryan-s-law-takes-effectThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTSubstitute House Bill 2152, chapter 20, Laws of 2026, requires hospitals, nursing homes and hospice centers to permit medical cannabis use by terminally ill qualifying patients from January 1, 2027. Source: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2152-S.SL.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/pa/laws/#change-2026-06-10-senate-defeats-then-reconsiders-sb-49pa-change-2026-06-10-senate-defeats-then-reconsiders-sb-49Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Cannabis Control Board bill failed 23 to 27 on final passage, and the Senate voted 29 to 21 to reconsider; it remained unpassed as of October 7, 2026. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20261007105309/https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb49 https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/co/laws/#change-2026-06-04-local-share-of-the-special-sales-tax-ends-hb-26-1409co-change-2026-06-04-local-share-of-the-special-sales-tax-ends-hb-26-1409Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTHouse Bill 26-1409 took effect, ending the 3.5 percent distribution of marijuana special sales tax revenue to local governments beginning in fiscal year 2026-27. Source: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1409 https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/mo/laws/#change-2026-05-30-microbusiness-rule-amendments-take-effectmo-change-2026-05-30-microbusiness-rule-amendments-take-effectSat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmendments to 19 CSR 100-1.060 (facility applications and selection) and 100-1.190 (microbusinesses), filed November 6, 2025, took effect May 30, 2026. Source: https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/AdRules/csr/current/19csr/19c100-1.pdf https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/mn/laws/#change-2026-05-26-2026-cannabis-omnibus-signed-laws-2026-ch-123mn-change-2026-05-26-2026-cannabis-omnibus-signed-laws-2026-ch-123Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTS.F. 4401 allowed hemp on-site endorsements without a liquor license and large-format hemp drinks; most sections took effect August 1, 2026. Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/2026/0/123/ https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ct/laws/#change-2026-05-26-budget-act-sets-a-flat-cannabis-tax-p-a-26-68ct-change-2026-05-26-budget-act-sets-a-flat-cannabis-tax-p-a-26-68Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTSection 264 of Public Act 26-68 replaced the THC-based statewide cannabis tax with 10.75 percent of gross receipts for sales on or after October 1, 2026. Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00068-R00SB-00001-PA.PDF https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/ct/laws/#change-2026-05-20-cannabis-hemp-and-infused-beverage-act-signed-p-a-26-8ct-change-2026-05-20-cannabis-hemp-and-infused-beverage-act-signed-p-a-26-8Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTPublic Act 26-8 was approved, recognizing out-of-state medical patients, lifting the potency cap on concentrates, adding a testing variance to the 5 milligram serving limit and rewriting infused beverage rules, mostly effective October 1, 2026. Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00008-R00HB-05350-PA.PDF https://cannabiscityguides.com/us/md/laws/#change-2026-05-12-house-bill-622-signed-chapter-375-of-2026md-change-2026-05-12-house-bill-622-signed-chapter-375-of-2026Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTEffective July 1, 2026, the law extends medical delivery by converted dispensaries to July 1, 2027 and lets micro dispensaries employ 20 registered agents instead of 10. Source: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_375_hb0622e.pdf