For several states across the U.S., the new year means new marijuana laws taking effect—touching on policies that range from employment protections to packaging requirements.
As of Monday, 1 Jan 2024, cannabis legislation affecting at least five states will take effect, the product of a busy 2023 legislative season that saw major changes to marijuana laws throughout the country.
Advocates are already gearing up for a fresh push to expand on reform achievements in 2024, but consumers, regulators and stakeholders should also be mindful of the changes that are being implemented at the start of the year.
Here's a rundown of the cannabis laws that take effect in 2024.