The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority has posted nearly a dozen new jobs as Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) considers signing a bill to legalize adult sales. Marijuana moment reports.

The agency posted 11 full-time, salaried positions, including several director and administrative roles essential to launching a new industry.

The General Assembly approved a conference bill last month to legalize the sale of adult-use cannabis beginning January 1, 2027, sending the proposal to Governor Spanberger for consideration.

Virginia’s previous governor, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), vetoed multiple attempts to create an adult cannabis market.

But Spanberger said during last year’s gubernatorial campaign that she would sign a bill to sell cannabis as governor if one crossed her desk.

of CCA job listings include:

• Director of Compliance and Enforcement
• Director of Licensing
• Chief Licensing and Compliance Officer
• Cannabis Business Loan Administrator
• Compliance and Enforcement Manager
• Compliance and Enforcement Inspector
• Senior Licensing Associate
• Licensing Associates
• Impact Business Support Specialist
• Impact Business Support Team Manager
• Talent and acquisition specialist

The listings also include a group of adjunct instructors in agriculture and hospitality.

The governor has until April 13 to sign the bill, allow it to become law without her signature, or veto the proposal.

The sale of intoxicating hemp flower products and vaporizers is now banned in Texas under new rules that went into effect on March 31. yardstick reports.

Department of State Health Services (DSHS) approved rule changes in early March, when officials approved the agency’s final hemp product regulations.

The state now limits THCA content in hemp products, which previously did not count toward the federal limit of 0.3% delta-9 THC. While THCA itself is not intoxicating, it is converted to delta-9 THC during the decarboxylation process, which occurs when the cannabinoid is heated, smoked, or vaporized. The change only affects sales of hemp products, not possession, but it targets nearly all hemp-derived flower, pre-roll and vapor products previously available in the state.

Other changes under the new regime include significantly higher licensing fees for sellers and manufacturers of hemp products. Licensing costs for hemp producers have increased from about $250 to $10,000 for both initial and annual renewal fees, while licensing and renewal fees for retailers of hemp products have increased from $155 to $5,000.

The rules also tighten packaging and testing requirements for THC hemp products that remain available, including infused foods and beverages.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said last week that after five years of adult sales, the state’s licensed cannabis sellers have generated more than $3.3 billion in sales.

The governor’s office also noted that there are currently 2,161 cannabis licensees in the state, including 610 active dispensaries. Additionally, 56% of the state’s adult cannabis licenses were granted to Social and Economic Equity (SEE) applicants, including 57% of licenses for women-owned businesses and 51% for minority-owned businesses.

“Five years ago, New York committed to building a cannabis market rooted in equality, safety and opportunity, and today, that commitment is delivering real results. We’re forging new pathways for small businesses while aggressively closing down illegal shops that threaten public safety and undermine our legal marketplace. Our focus is clear: protect consumers, support legal businesses and ensure the industry’s proper growth.” – Hochul, in one STATEMENT

State officials noted that they have moved beyond a focus on equity licensing purposes defined in state law.

The program has also generated $10 million for the Community Grants Reinvestment Fund, including $5 million in grants given last year to support youth development, workforce training and other community reinvestment programs. The fund will award another $5 million in grants later this year.

New York Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D) said the state’s adult-use cannabis program was “focused on equity, economic opportunity and restorative justice” and that the market is “setting the standard for the rest of the country to follow.”