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As we were preparing this article, more critical news broke—and the latest development does not look good for dual-purpose licensees. In an Order to Show Cause signed on October 27, 2026, DEA proposed to deny the application of a Minneapolis dispensary licensed under Minnesota’s dual-purpose system. DEA gives three independent grounds: Dual-purpose licensing. Because Minnesota …
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Tennessee’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has moved decisively into the hemp space. Emergency rules adopted in September 2025 now require mandatory age verification and prohibit sales of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products (HDCP’s) to anyone under 21. Beginning January 1, 2026, TABC will also roll out a three-tier licensing system for hemp-derived cannabinoid products (suppliers, wholesalers, retailers), …
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