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Marijuana is disproportionately expensive at Michigan dispensaries, study finds

Marijuana Industry News Michigan Recreational Marijuana February 2, 2020 0

Cannabis dispensaries are convenient because they’re legal and offer a wide selection, but they’re often more expensive than your illicit drug dealer. A new study by LeafLink, a wholesale marketplace for the cannabis industry, sheds some light on the costs of marijuana at legal dispensaries. Of the 10 states in... Read more

State of the State: Washington Regulators Turning a New Leaf (Part 2)

Medical Marijuana Recreational Marijuana Uncategorized January 31, 2020

In Part 1 of this two-part series we discussed the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (“LCB”) new rules stemming from SB 5318, which passed last year and forced the LCB to transition from an enforcement-first policy to a compliance-first policy when handling violations. We covered how the LCB will handle Notices of Correction (“NOC”) and…

Cura Cannabis will pay record penalty for ‘dishonest conduct,’ misrepresenting marijuana vapes

Marijuana Industry News Oregon Recreational Marijuana January 31, 2020 0

Oregon’s biggest marijuana company will pay a record $110,000 penalty to settle state allegations that it mislabeled its Select brand of vaping products, incorrectly claiming more than 186,000 vapes were 100% marijuana. The settlement includes a “dishonest conduct” sanction. The state has levied more than 100 penalties against recreational... Read more

What is social equity in Colorado’s cannabis industry? Regulators look to level the playing field for marginalized communities

Colorado Marijuana Industry Marijuana Industry News Recreational Marijuana January 30, 2020 0

With about 40 states expected to allow some form of legalization by the end of December, 2020 is poised to be a breakout year for cannabis. But as the movement toward normalization gains steam across the United States, legislators and activists are adding a moral provision to the burgeoning marijuana industry:... Read more

New Mexico Recreational Pot Legalization Passes 1st Test

Marijuana Industry News Medical Marijuana New Mexico Recreational Marijuana January 29, 2020 0

January 29, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment A Democrat-backed bill to legalize recreational marijuana businesses in all towns and counties across New Mexico passed its first test late Tuesday amid heighten interested from businesses and health care advocates. The Senate Public Affairs Committee voted 4-3 along party lines to move... Read more

Detroit Council extends ban on recreational marijuana sales to spring

Marijuana Industry News Michigan Recreational Marijuana January 29, 2020 0

The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to extend its temporary ban on recreational marijuana sales until spring as it works on a law to govern how they operate and ensure residents can participate. City Councilman James Tate, who is leading the effort, introduced the ordinance last week to push back the city’s opt-out... Read more

Is Tribal Cannabis on a Comeback Tour?

Medical Marijuana Recreational Marijuana Uncategorized January 29, 2020

For people in the know, the cannabis industry is an unpredictable roller coaster for a number of reasons having to do with federal illegality, evolving state regulations, and market volatility. One faction of the industry that many thought would immediately take off is cannabis being grown and sold in Indian Country by Native American Tribes….

Cuomo amends marijuana legalization plan, but not enough yet for lawmakers

Marijuana Industry News New York Recreational Marijuana January 28, 2020 0

The Cuomo administration has amended its marijuana legalization proposals to include new efforts pertaining to regulating the drug market, the taxation of suppliers and how to prod illicit marijuana suppliers to join a legalized system. “We’ve looked at lessons learned,” said Norman Birenbaum, the state’s director of cannabis programs,... Read more

Mexico Senate Leader Seeks to Legalize Marijuana This Spring

Marijuana Industry News Recreational Marijuana January 27, 2020 0

January 27, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Mexico’s Senate is set to debate bills to legalize marijuana and regulate outsourcing in the coming period from February to April. The Senate will debate a bill co-authored by Senate Majority Leader Ricardo Monreal to regulate planting, production, labeling, sales and... Read more

Austin, Texas police will stop arrests, tickets in most low-level marijuana cases after unanimous City Council vote

Marijuana Industry News Recreational Marijuana Texas January 24, 2020 0

The Austin City Council approved a resolution Thursday that will largely end arrests and fines for low-level marijuana possession. This comes after Texas’ legalization of hemp last June threw marijuana prosecution into chaos since the plants look and smell identical. The resolution directs Austin police not to spend city resources on newly necessary... Read more

Marijuana is disproportionately expensive at Michigan dispensaries, study finds

State of the State: Washington Regulators Turning a New Leaf (Part 2)

Cura Cannabis will pay record penalty for ‘dishonest conduct,’ misrepresenting marijuana vapes

What is social equity in Colorado’s cannabis industry? Regulators look to level the playing field for marginalized communities

New Mexico Recreational Pot Legalization Passes 1st Test

Detroit Council extends ban on recreational marijuana sales to spring

Is Tribal Cannabis on a Comeback Tour?

Cuomo amends marijuana legalization plan, but not enough yet for lawmakers

Mexico Senate Leader Seeks to Legalize Marijuana This Spring

Austin, Texas police will stop arrests, tickets in most low-level marijuana cases after unanimous City Council vote

New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Program Doesn’t Violate Federal Law, Appeals Court Panel Rules

Vermont Senate Approves Bill To Open Safe Drug Consumption Site In Burlington, Sending Amended Proposal Back To House

Colorado Bill That Would Have Muzzled Social Media Speech On State-Legal Psychedelics And Other Drugs Is Dead For The Year

Verano Holdings Corp. (VRNOF) Strengthens Connecticut Retail Footprint with the Opening of Zen Leaf Naugatuck

High Tide Inc. (HITI) Opens Canna Cabana in Owen Sound, Ontario

The Green Organic Dutchman Signs a Commercial Sublicense with EnWave and Tilray to Dry Cannabis in Canada