New Jersey cannabis commission slow to implement workplace rules, the sale of edibles
Marijuana Industry NewsNew JerseyRecreational Marijuana July 27, 2022 0
Consumers, business leaders, and pro-cannabis advocates continue to accuse the state Cannabis Regulatory Commission of dragging its feet on changes they seek to the nascent adult-use cannabis industry. The commission is set to meet for its monthly meeting Thursday, where it will discuss an array of topics, including making... Read more
Marijuana tax revenue doubles in Illinois, cannabis sales surpass $1.5 billion
IllinoisMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana July 26, 2022 0
Illinois has seen a 50% increase in cannabis tax revenue since last year, thanks to the booming adult-use cannabis industry. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office said Monday that adult-use cannabis sales exceeded $1.5 billion so far this year. “Illinois has done more to put justice and equity at the forefront... Read more
Handful of Minnesota cities pause cannabis edible sales as they develop local rules
Marijuana Industry NewsMinnesota July 26, 2022 0
In the past month, the cities of Marshall, Robbinsdale and St. Joseph approved moratoriums on sales. Other cities across Minnesota are also considering moratoriums as they weigh how they’ll tackle enforcement. ST.PAUL — As cities across Minnesota figure out how they’ll regulate food and drinks containing the component of... Read more
Former AG: Local prosecutors need to step up and shut down New Jersey’s Illegal cannabis market | Opinion
Marijuana Industry NewsNew Jersey July 25, 2022 0
By Chris Porrino and Peter Slocum When I was attorney general of New Jersey, the discussion surrounding the legalization of cannabis for adult recreational use was just heating up. We knew back then, based on polling of eligible voters, that cannabis would be legalized for recreational use. As I... Read more
Proposal would prohibit hemp CBD shops in Chicago from calling themselves ‘dispensaries’
IllinoisMarijuana Industry News July 25, 2022 0
As of July 2022, 20 of the 50 states in the United States had legalized marijuana, with the other 30 ranging from mixed legality to full illegality, according to disa.com. States like Idaho, Wyoming and South Carolina keep weed fully illegal, with criminal charges and zero medicinal use. California, New York and... Read more
