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Advisory Council public safety subcommittee
The Department of Health and Human Services lists a Public Safety Subcommittee meeting of the Advisory Council on Cannabis on October 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting is virtual on Microsoft Teams.
Source North Carolina newsEvent · Minnesota
Connecting with Community listening tour
The Office of Cannabis Management said on October 14, 2026, that the last stop of its 2026 listening tour is Wednesday, October 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Minneapolis Central Library. The office says the stop explains how it regulates cannabis and takes questions.
Source Minnesota newsEvent · New York
Nursery license information session
The Office of Cannabis Management nursery license overview lists an information session on October 28, 2026, covering eligibility, the application, and licensee duties. The overview does not list a time or a place.
Source New York newsEvent · New Jersey
Cannabis Regulatory Commission public meeting
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission lists its next public meeting for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at 200 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. The agenda includes license applications, enforcement notices, and public comment. The page says people who want to speak must register by October 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Source New Jersey newsEvent · North Carolina
Advisory Council revenue and legal subcommittee
The Department of Health and Human Services lists a Revenue and Legal Subcommittee meeting of the Advisory Council on Cannabis on October 30, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting is virtual on Microsoft Teams.
Source North Carolina newsEvent · Maryland
Cannabis Administration office hours on medical claims
The Maryland Cannabis Administration lists office hours for licensees on medical and therapeutic claims from November 2 through November 6, 2026. The page says the sessions are 15 minutes and that registration is required.
Source Maryland newsEvent · Massachusetts
Question 8 vote on adult-use retail
WBUR reported that voters decide Question 8 on November 3. A yes vote would prohibit the legalization, regulation, and taxation of adult-use retail marijuana. A no vote would leave the law as it is. The article says possession of up to one ounce, including five grams of concentrate, would stay legal for people over 21, and the change would take effect in 2028.
Source Massachusetts newsEvent · Idaho
Vote on marijuana legalization authority
Vote Idaho lists the 2026 general election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and describes HJR 4. A yes vote would let only the Legislature legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances, and would remove citizen initiatives on those subjects. A no vote would leave those citizen initiatives in place.
Source Idaho newsEvent · California
Hall of Flowers Sacramento
The Hall of Flowers exhibitor manual for 2026 lists the Sacramento show at the Cal Expo Pavilion, 1600 Exposition Blvd, on November 4 and 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Source California newsEvent · Washington
Liquor and Cannabis Board meeting
The Liquor and Cannabis Board schedule lists a board meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The page says board meetings are in the headquarters boardroom and are broadcast on TVW, and that scheduled dates can change.
Source Washington newsEvent · Arkansas
Medical Marijuana Commission meeting
The Medical Marijuana Commission agenda sets a meeting for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in the 5th floor conference room at 1515 W. 7th St. The agenda says the meeting is streamed and that the date can change.
Source Arkansas newsEvent · Arizona
Errl Cup
The Errl Cup site lists its Arizona cannabis awards event for November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. VIP entry is at 9:00 a.m., medical cardholders at 10:00 a.m., and general admission at noon.
Source Arizona newsEvent · Florida
Florida CannFest
The Florida CannFest page says the festival returns November 7, 2026, at Renninger's in Mount Dora. General admission hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Source Florida newsEvent · Maryland
Cannabis Administration office hours on regulations
The Maryland Cannabis Administration lists office hours for licensees on general regulatory questions from November 9 through November 13, 2026. The page says the sessions are 15 minutes and that registration is required.
Source Maryland newsEvent · Washington
Interchange Washington
The Interchange site lists the Washington event for November 9 and 10, 2026, in Seattle. It is a two-day cannabis meeting where producers, processors, and other companies sit down with retailers.
Source Washington newsEvent · North Carolina
Advisory Council public safety subcommittee
The Department of Health and Human Services lists a Public Safety Subcommittee meeting of the Advisory Council on Cannabis on November 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting is virtual on Microsoft Teams.
Source North Carolina newsEvent · Massachusetts
Cannabis Control Commission public meeting
The Cannabis Control Commission noticed a public meeting on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The notice says the meeting is in person, with remote access on Microsoft Teams and closed captioning.
Source Massachusetts newsEvent · Virginia
Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council meeting
The Cannabis Control Authority lists a Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at Deep Run III, 9954 Mayland Drive, Henrico. The page also links a draft of adult-use retail market regulations.
Source Virginia newsEvent · Massachusetts
Community resource pop-up
The Cannabis Control Commission lists a community resource pop-up on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester. The page says it runs during the commission's public meeting at that headquarters, with tables on the Social Equity Program, EquityWorks, and the medical marijuana program.
Source Massachusetts newsEvent · Florida
NORML Key West Legal Seminar
NORML lists its Key West Legal Seminar for November 12 to 14, 2026, at The Reach Key West. The page says the seminar is for lawyers and for people who are not lawyers.
Source Florida newsEvent · Massachusetts
Harvest Cup
The Harvest Cup site lists the competition for Friday, November 13, 2026, from noon to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Source Massachusetts newsEvent · Colorado
Cannabis Licensing and Advisory Board meeting
The City of Boulder lists a makeup meeting of the Cannabis Licensing and Advisory Board on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The page says the meeting is virtual and that the link will be posted the morning of the meeting.
Source Colorado newsEvent · Nebraska
Medical Cannabis Commission public meeting
The Medical Cannabis Commission lists a public meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the first-floor hearing room at 301 Centennial Mall South in Lincoln.
Source Nebraska newsEvent · North Carolina
Advisory Council on Cannabis meeting
The Department of Health and Human Services lists an Advisory Council on Cannabis meeting on November 17, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at DHHS Headquarters, 1915 Health Services Way, Raleigh, Room 01210.
Source North Carolina newsEvent · Minnesota
Cannabis talk for older adults
The City of Bloomington lists a free cannabis talk for adults 50 and older on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Logan Lodge, 9930 Logan Ave. S. The city says the talk covers Minnesota cannabis law, the difference between medical and recreational products, and safety. Registration is required.
Source Minnesota newsEvent · District of Columbia
Capital and Policy Summit
IgniteIt lists its Capital and Policy Summit for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St NW. The agenda starts with registration at 7:30 a.m. and runs through a reception ending at 6:35 p.m.
Source District of Columbia newsEvent · California
Colma cannabis outreach meeting
The Town of Colma lists a cannabis outreach meeting on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Colma Community Center, 1520 Hillside Blvd. The town says the meeting is about cannabis businesses in Colma.
Source California newsEvent · Alaska
Marijuana Control Board meeting
The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office noticed a regular board meeting for November 18 and 19, 2026. It starts at 9:00 a.m. November 18 is on the first floor of the Atwood Building at 550 W 7th Avenue. November 19 is by Zoom, with limited in-person space in Suite 1600. The notice says the agenda covers license applications, enforcement, and regulation projects.
Source Alaska newsEvent · Maryland
Howard County adult-use cannabis advisory panel
Howard County lists an Adult-Use Cannabis Advisory Panel meeting on November 19, 2026. The county says the meeting is virtual and does not post a start time.
Source Maryland newsEvent · Oregon
Liquor and Cannabis Commission meeting
The Liquor and Cannabis Commission lists a commission meeting on November 19, 2026. The page says the dates can change, and that meetings are held in person and can also be joined online. A time is not posted with that date.
Source Oregon newsOpening · New Jersey
Happy Tree Farmacy grand-opening celebration
The store's page says the shop opened in September and the grand-opening celebration is Saturday, November 21, 2026. Doors are at 10:00 a.m., the outdoor celebration runs 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the store stays open until 7:00 p.m. Shoppers must be 21 with a valid ID.
Source New Jersey newsEvent · Alaska
Marijuana Control Board laboratory testing working group
The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office noticed a laboratory testing working group meeting on November 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, by Zoom.
Source Alaska newsEvent · Nevada
MJBizCon
The MJBizCon site says the conference and expo is at the Las Vegas Convention Center, December 1–4, 2026. December 1 is registration and pre-show certifications. The published schedule opens the expo hall December 2–4.
Source Nevada newsEvent · Washington
Liquor and Cannabis Board meeting
The Liquor and Cannabis Board schedule lists a board meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The page says board meetings are in the headquarters boardroom and are broadcast on TVW, and that scheduled dates can change.
Source Washington newsEvent · New York
Cannabis Control Board meeting
The Office of Cannabis Management lists a Cannabis Control Board meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2026, in New York City. The page does not list a start time or a street address.
Source New York newsEvent · Massachusetts
Cannabis Control Commission public meeting
The Cannabis Control Commission noticed a public meeting on December 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The notice says the meeting is in person, with remote access on Microsoft Teams and closed captioning.
Source Massachusetts newsEvent · New Jersey
Cannabis Regulatory Commission public meeting
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission lists a public meeting for Thursday, December 10, 2026. The page says in-person meetings are at 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, and start at 11:00 a.m. unless a different time or place is noted.
Source New Jersey newsEvent · Oregon
Oregon Growers Cup
The Oregon Growers Cup site lists the event for December 12, 2026, from noon to 6:00 p.m., in Riddle.
Source Oregon newsEvent · Nebraska
Medical Cannabis Commission public meeting
The Medical Cannabis Commission lists a public meeting on December 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the first-floor hearing room at 301 Centennial Mall South in Lincoln. The page says meeting dates and times can change.
Source Nebraska newsEvent · Nevada
Cannabis Compliance Board meeting
The Cannabis Compliance Board lists a board meeting on December 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda and location are not posted yet.
Source Nevada newsEvent · Michigan
Cannabis Regulatory Agency public meeting
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency lists a public meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the CRA Building, 2407 N Grand River Ave, Lansing. The page says a Zoom link will be posted 10 days before the meeting. The meeting is for public comment on the agency's cannabis work.
Source Michigan newsEvent · Maryland
Howard County adult-use cannabis advisory panel
Howard County lists an Adult-Use Cannabis Advisory Panel meeting on December 17, 2026. The county says the meeting is virtual and does not post a start time.
Source Maryland newsEvent · Oregon
Liquor and Cannabis Commission meeting
The Liquor and Cannabis Commission lists a commission meeting on December 17, 2026. The page says the dates can change, and that meetings are held in person and can also be joined online. A time is not posted with that date.
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News · Rhode Island
Adult-use retail license applications close
The Cannabis Control Commission says social equity applicants must file interest-holder change requests by November 6, 2026. The adult-use retail license portal closes November 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern, and all materials, including final zoning approval, are due then. Majority owners must finish NCIC background checks by December 4, 2026.
Source Rhode Island newsLaw · Missouri
Hemp cannabinoid law takes effect
The Department of Health and Senior Services said in its July 2026 bulletin that House Bill 2641 was signed on April 23, 2026, and is scheduled to take effect on November 12, 2026, barring any federal changes. The bulletin says the bill treats hemp-derived cannabinoid products as marijuana under the state constitution.
Source Missouri newsLaw · Illinois
Illinois Hemp Act takes effect
The Illinois Department of Agriculture bulletin says the Illinois Hemp Act, 410 ILCS 707, takes effect on November 12, 2026, and the Industrial Hemp Act is repealed that day. A product with more than 0.4 mg of total THC per container no longer meets the state's definition of hemp.
Source Illinois newsNews · New York
Adult-use nursery applications open
The Office of Cannabis Management says the first adult-use nursery license application window opens on November 5, 2026. Only the first 50 applications are reviewed, in the order they arrive. The application fee is $1,000.
Source New York newsLaw · South Dakota
Medical cannabis rule changes take effect
The October 26, 2026 South Dakota Register lists final Department of Health amendments to Article 44:90, the medical cannabis rules. The rules were filed on October 16, 2026, and take effect November 5, 2026.
Source South Dakota newsLaw · Colorado
Revised marijuana rules take effect
The Marijuana Enforcement Division says the State Licensing Authority adopted revised marijuana rules on September 10, 2026. Those rules take effect on November 1, 2026.
Source Colorado newsNews · New York
Adult-use cannabis sales pass $4.1 billion
Governor Hochul said on October 27, 2026, that New York's adult-use cannabis market has passed $4.1 billion in retail sales since December 2022. The announcement says sales were $1.41 billion through the third quarter of 2026, and 744 licensed adult-use dispensaries are open.
Source New York newsNews · Massachusetts
Regulators consider medical sales for out-of-state patients
WBUR reported on October 27, 2026, that the Cannabis Control Commission is considering rules that would let out-of-state patients buy medical marijuana. A proposal from an October 22 meeting would let people 18 and older with a debilitating medical condition, certified by a Massachusetts provider, register no matter which state they live in.
Source Massachusetts newsNews · Colorado
Marijuana Enforcement Division responds to safety audit
The Marijuana Enforcement Division posted a release on October 20, 2026. It says the division responded on October 19 to a state audit of marijuana consumer safety. The release says the audit found no evidence of widespread health and safety problems in the regulated market, and the division agrees with recommendations to strengthen testing rules and safety notices.
Source Colorado newsNews · Missouri
State publishes cannabis market study
The Department of Health and Senior Services said on October 15, 2026, that the Division of Cannabis Regulation published a phase 1 cannabis market study. The bulletin says 93 percent of cannabis purchases were in regulated dispensaries, and the study found it is not necessary right now to issue more licenses.
Source Missouri newsNews · Ohio
Mavuno says a South Euclid store is scheduled for November
An October 10, 2026 notice on the company's site says Mavuno is open in Cleveland and Athens, and that a South Euclid store is scheduled to open in November 2026. The notice does not give the day.
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