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Is Six Years of Oregon Cannabis Supply Enough Already? OLCC Weighs In.

Oregon Recreational Marijuana Uncategorized February 21, 2019

Last week, I covered the Oregon Secretary of State’s audit report of Oregon marijuana regulation. On January 31, the same day the audit was released, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) submitted its 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report (“Report”). The Report’s key finding is nothing new: supply exceeds demand within Oregon’s recreational market….

North Dakota House passes number of medical marijuana bills

Marijuana Industry News Medical Marijuana North Dakota February 20, 2019 0

February 19, 2019 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment The North Dakota House on Monday passed a series of bills aimed at expanding the state’s medical marijuana law. Lawmakers passed four bills that would amend the state’s medical marijuana law, including one that would add 13 new medical conditions to... Read more

Majority of New Jersey residents favor legalizing recreational marijuana, poll shows

Marijuana Industry News New Jersey Recreational Marijuana February 20, 2019 0

February 19, 2019 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment New Jersey lawmakers may still be working out details on just how to legalize marijuana. But one thing is for certain: The majority of the state’s residents are for it, according to a new poll. Results of a Monmouth University poll,... Read more

Marijuana Tax in New Jersey? It Could be $42 an Ounce

Marijuana Industry News New Jersey Recreational Marijuana February 20, 2019 0

Gov. Philip D. Murphy and Democratic legislative leaders in New Jersey have reached an agreement that could place the state on a path to legalizing recreational marijuana this year if they are able to win enough support in the state legislature. The agreement, which establishes how marijuana would be... Read more

NYC bodega owners rally for right to sell marijuana when its legalized

Marijuana Industry News New York February 19, 2019 0

They want in on this budding industry. New York City bodega owners rallied in The Bronx on Sunday morning to urge state politicians to allow them to sell marijuana in the city’s 15,000 stores when the green is ultimately legalized. “Rather than drug peddling outside of these bodegas, we... Read more

Battle Royale? Phase 3 Cannabis Licensing in City of Los Angeles

California Medical Marijuana Recreational Marijuana Uncategorized February 19, 2019

The City of Los Angeles has long endured questions surrounding its elusive Phase 3 licensing process for cannabis businesses. The City completed Phase 1 and 2 licensing without too much crazy change, but Phase 3 is very likely going to be a different story, and will affect a lot of stakeholders for better or worse….

Wisconsin governor calls for decriminalization of recreational marijuana use

Marijuana Industry News Wisconsin February 19, 2019 0

Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow Wisconsin residents to carry or sell small amounts of marijuana and legalize its use for medical reasons, aides said Sunday. Evers will propose in his first state budget proposal to decriminalize marijuana if its users, manufacturers and distributors handle 25 grams or fewer and create... Read more

As CBD crackdown spreads, New York politician vows to halt ‘overreaction’

CBD Hemp Industrial Hemp News Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics New York February 18, 2019 0

More restaurants and facilities nationwide report they can’t sell CBD anymore, even as an official in New York City vows to turn back the Big Apple’s crackdown on CBD use in eateries. In the past week, enforcement letters and product seizures spread to new jurisdictions, a response to December comments... Read more

Pennsylvania medical marijuana sales near $100 million in first year

Marijuana Industry News Medical Marijuana Pennsylvania February 16, 2019 0

Pennsylvanians bought almost $100 million worth of medical marijuana in the first year it was available, the Department of Health announced Friday. “The first year that the state’s medical marijuana program has been operational tells us that this program is working to help Pennsylvanians in need of this medication,”... Read more

Bipartisan backing for marijuana legalization in New Mexico

Marijuana Industry News New Mexico Recreational Marijuana February 16, 2019 0

For years, most New Mexico Republicans have steadfastly opposed proposals to legalize recreational marijuana use. But with an increasing number of states moving toward cannabis legalization, three Senate Republicans have teamed up with three Democratic colleagues on a bipartisan bill, filed Thursday, that would allow for the sale of... Read more