by Mike Lomuto, NCIA’s DEI Manager We must not let federal legalization become the “War on Drugs 2.0.” Rather, it must be the foundation for the building of generational wealth. The modern-day cannabis industry is the product of a century of prohibition and the war on drugs. With federal... Read more
Op-Ed: Billboards advertising pot broke Prop. 64’s promise. Don’t go back on the pledge to protect teens
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News January 6, 2022 0
By The Los Angeles Times Editorial Board Shielding teens from increased exposure to marijuana was a key selling point of the legalization plan California voters approved in 2016. The measure included “toughest-in-the-nation protections for children,” proponents said, by banning cannabis advertising aimed at those under age 21 and restricting where... Read more
Cookies Stores To Open On UK And Continental High Streets In Coming Weeks
Marijuana Industry News January 6, 2022 0
INTERCURE, which calls itself the ‘most profitable and fastest growing’ cannabis company outside of North America, is poised to open a number of cannabis shops on UK high streets. The Israeli firm has set its sights on London as it prepares for a European expansion with US giant Cookies, with... Read more
What to know about Philadelphia’s ban on pre-hire marijuana testing
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaPennsylvania January 6, 2022 0
If you’re looking for a job in Philadelphia, you may no longer need to pass a drug test for marijuana. A new city law bars many employers from testing job applicants for cannabis use. It took effect Jan. 1. But there are several exemptions to the ordinance and questions... Read more
Delta-8 is Available in 28 States While Others Try to Ban It
Marijuana Industry News January 6, 2022 0
Several U.S. states preemptively restrict or outright ban delta-8 THC as federal regulators swoop in to clarify its legality Delta-8 THC has been a sensation in the country. Its popularity soared throughout 2020 and many believed its reign of euphoric bliss would continue into 2021 and beyond. However, the... Read more
HEXO Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member and Acting CFO
Marijuana Industry News January 6, 2022
GATINEAU, Quebec, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRESS RELEASE — HEXO Corp. today announced the appointment of William Todd Montour to the company’s Board of Directors following the resignation of Jason Ewart, effective immediately. “I am pleased to welcome Will to the Board, and I am confident that... Read more
Montana’s Adult-Use Cannabis Retailers Sell More Than $1.5 Million in Product During First Weekend of Legal Sales
Marijuana Industry News January 6, 2022
NORWOOD, Mass., Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRESS RELEASE — MariMed Inc., a multi-state cannabis operator, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kind Therapeutics U.S.A., LLC, a vertically integrated cannabis business in Maryland. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including... Read more
Cannabis Sales Spiked During Holiday Season
Marijuana Industry News January 6, 2022
Consumers stocked up on cannabis products during this past holiday season, as post-holiday sales data from Headset, LeafLink, Flowhub and others show increased sales in the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Day. From Headset Headset data demonstrates increased sales in the U.S. and Canadian cannabis markets... Read more
New York Governor Announces $200 Million Fund to Support Social Equity Cannabis Businesses
Marijuana Industry News January 6, 2022
Consumers stocked up on cannabis products during this past holiday season, as post-holiday sales data from Headset, LeafLink, Flowhub and others show increased sales in the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Day. From Headset Headset data demonstrates increased sales in the U.S. and Canadian cannabis markets... Read more
Iowa Lawmakers Unveil Proposal to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on Ballot
Marijuana Industry News January 6, 2022
Consumers stocked up on cannabis products during this past holiday season, as post-holiday sales data from Headset, LeafLink, Flowhub and others show increased sales in the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Day. From Headset Headset data demonstrates increased sales in the U.S. and Canadian cannabis markets... Read more
