{"id":86283,"date":"2026-07-08T02:14:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T10:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/feds-issue-report-on-cannabis-scales-to-help-state-officials-set-rules-newsletter-july-8-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T19:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T03:45:52","slug":"feds-issue-report-on-cannabis-scales-to-help-state-officials-set-rules-newsletter-july-8-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/feds-issue-report-on-cannabis-scales-to-help-state-officials-set-rules-newsletter-july-8-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Feds issue report on cannabis scales to help state officials set rules (Newsletter: July 8, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MM_Bill_Tracker_V5_blank-9.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\"> <\/p>\n<p><em>VA marijuana implementation survey; IL cannabis guidance for dispensaries; Poll: THC drinks as alcohol alternative; OR psilocybin fee increase<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to receive Marijuana Moment\u2019s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. 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But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our success on Patreon so we can expand our coverage and more readers can benefit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/new-federal-report-analyzes-scales-used-to-weigh-marijuana-offering-advice-for-state-officials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The National Institute of Standards and Technology published a report aimed at helping state marijuana regulators \u201cdevelop a set of requirements for scales used in the sale of Cannabis products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, based on scientific analysis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cCannabis products are unique in that they have distinct properties from traditional commodities that are subject to weights and measures regulations, such as grocery products, precious metals, and gems.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/virginia-officials-launch-marijuana-survey-to-inform-drafting-of-rules-for-newly-legalized-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority is conducting a survey to gather input from the public and stakeholders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as officials work to implement the state\u2019s newly enacted law legalizing recreational marijuana sales.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/illinois-officials-update-marijuana-dispensaries-on-increased-possession-limits-and-ability-to-add-drive-thru-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation published guidance for marijuana businesses about newly increased cannabis possession limits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and the ability to add drive-thru windows and expand hours of operations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/thc-infused-cannabis-beverages-are-helping-people-quit-drinking-alcohol-survey-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A new poll shows that three out of four people who have tried THC-infused cannabis beverages are reducing their alcohol drinking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014with a fifth saying they have quit alcohol altogether.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/oregon-officials-propose-major-fee-hike-for-psilocybin-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Oregon Health Authority is moving to significantly increase fees for psilocybin services businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and to eliminate reduced fees for nonprofits, veterans and low-income people.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ FEDERAL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USDOJDEA\/bulletins\/41e3b2f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Drug Enforcement Administration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> sent a notice commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the agency\u2019s founding.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\/ STATES<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vi.gov\/governor-bryan-issues-july-proclamations-honoring-sports-heritage-disability-rights-and-virgin-islands-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">U.S. Virgin Islands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Gov. 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