State Agency Seeks Money, Workers As Medical Marijuana Industry Grows
FloridaMarijuana Industry NewsMedical Marijuana October 14, 2021 0
As Florida’s legal pot industry is poised to mushroom, health regulators are asking lawmakers for nearly $13 million to more than double the number of workers in the office that oversees medical marijuana issues. Health officials also want $4 million for a state education and prevention campaign to publicize... Read more
Marijuana sales drop in Colorado after huge surge in July
ColoradoMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana October 14, 2021 0
Medical and retail marijuana sales fell in August for the second consecutive year, while the state’s tax and fee revenue also declined, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue’s September report. Prior to last year, marijuana sales throughout the month of August had continuously increased from the previous month since... Read more
Medical marijuana, more popular than ever, could still cost you your job in Illinois
IllinoisMarijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaRecreational Marijuana October 13, 2021 0
Medical marijuana is more popular than ever in Illinois, despite the fact that recreational marijuana has been legal for more than a year. In fact, data indicates the spike in medical marijuana usage may be because of recreational marijuana, which is taxed at a much higher rate. But it’s... Read more
Mississippi Gov. Reeves delays medical marijuana special session over details of legislative proposal
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaMississippi October 13, 2021 0
Gov. Tate Reeves said he intends to call a special session to take up legalizing medical marijuana as soon as some final details are worked out between him and legislative leaders. “I am confident we will have a special session of the Legislature if we get the specifics of... Read more
Expungements, licenses, and local opt-outs: Here’s what’s next for NY’s marijuana rollout
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana October 13, 2021 0
Recreational marijuana legalization in New York is moving into a new phase. After stifling staff delays brought on by political infighting, newly minted members of the state Cannabis Control Board are now interpreting and shaping the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, the state’s cannabis law approved by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo... Read more
Is Your Cannabis Billboard DCC Compliant in California?
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News October 13, 2021 0
By Tiffiny Fox Every cannabis-related enterprise working to build a legitimate business in California must operate within the regulations established by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). This includes the recent restrictions placed on billboard advertising by the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) pursuant to the ruling in Farmer v.... Read more
New Ohio marijuana legalization bill drafted by Republican lawmaker
Marijuana Industry NewsOhioRecreational Marijuana October 13, 2021 0
Ohio lawmakers soon will have a second marijuana legalization proposal in front of them, and this one will come from a Republican. The forthcoming bill, sponsored by Concord Republican Rep. Jamie Callender, is similar to other proposals in that it would build on the state’s existing medical marijuana program.... Read more
