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Cultivation rulemaking and public comment opportunity (Nov. 10, 2025)

  • Modifications to cultivation regulations
  • How and where to submit public comments
  • Details for the Cannabis Advisory Committee meeting
  • Opportunities with the Board of State and Community Corrections
  • How public comments influence final regulations

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Provisional license deadlines, tincture rules, and vape packaging requirements (Nov. 3, 2025)

  • Critical deadlines for provisional and equity provisional licenses
  • Requirements for tincture formulation, size, and packaging
  • Mandatory disposal statements for vape products
  • Browser and technical tips for licensing systems
  • Cannabis Advisory Committee meeting details

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Compliance vs. enforcement and new self-inspection checklists (Oct. 27, 2025)

  • The responsibilities of DCC’s Compliance Division
  • How Enforcement investigates illicit market activity
  • Self-inspection checklists for manufacturers, cultivators, nurseries, and processors
  • What to expect from announced and unannounced inspections
  • Cannabis Advisory Committee meeting information

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