Marijuana Business This Week: Canopy, Acreage shareholders vote, Springfield selects, OK inspects &…
3h By Howard BurnsHere are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: DAY OF DECISION: Shareholders of Canopy Growth and Acreage Holdings are scheduled to vote Wednesday on the much-heralded mega-merger of the two companies. If consummated, it would become…Texas gov signs bill expanding new conditions for medical marijuana use
Fri 7:14pm By Laura HamiltonTexas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law House Bill 3703, a measure that increases the number of qualifying patient conditions for medical cannabis use, which likely could increase dispensary sales in the state’s limited MMJ program. The measure…Report: PA medical cannabis rollout marred by ‘errors and irregularities’
Fri 5:18pm By John SchroyerA new investigative report published Friday concluded that Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana industry rollout was beset with problems to the point that it could provide legal ammunition for license applicants who did not receive approval but still want to…Michigan accelerates medical marijuana business licensing
Fri 4:16pm By John SchroyerIn the past month and a half, the state of Michigan has dramatically increased turnaround times for processing and approving medical cannabis business license applications. In May alone, the new state Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) ruled on 213 medical…MedMen opens its first Florida medical cannabis dispensary
Fri 3:14pm By John SchroyerMultistate operator MedMen on Friday announced the opening of its first Florida medical marijuana dispensary, in West Palm Beach – the first of 12 such planned storefronts in the state. The California-based company said in a news release it’s also planning…‘Massive step for country’ as Canada unveils rules for new cannabis products
Fri 3:02pm By Matt LamersCanada unveiled final regulations Friday that will enable the sale of cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals later this year, unlocking what is forecast to be a multibillion-dollar federally regulated industry. Businesses expect to start shipping a limited…Maine could ease state residency rules for adult-use marijuana licenses
Fri 1:55pm By Laura HamiltonA legislative committee in Maine approved rules that would relax state residency requirements for companies looking to qualify for recreational marijuana licenses. The move could open up new opportunities for Maine businesses that are interested in adult-use…Los Angeles seeking advisers for cannabis social equity program
Fri 1:00pm By John SchroyerThe Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued a request for qualifications as it searches for consultants to help shape what is thought to be the largest municipal marijuana social equity program in the nation. The agency is looking for…California doesn’t plan to raise marijuana excise tax in July
Fri 11:30am By John SchroyerAlthough the California cannabis industry probably won’t see any state-level tax relief anytime soon, at least the excise tax won’t go up in July. The state Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) confirmed in an email to Marijuana Business…Week in Review: MJBizConNEXT in New Orleans, OR preps for future interstate MJ potentials, NV…
Fri 6:30am By Laura HamiltonThe cannabis industry descends on New Orleans to explore emerging trends at MJBizConNEXT, Oregon lawmakers pass a bill that would empower it to make agreements with other states for the transfer of marijuana, Nevada creates a cannabis control board and says…Affiliate of Canadian firm Hexo wins Greek cannabis license
Thu 4:40pm By Matt LamersAn affiliate of Quebec-based cannabis producer Hexo has received a license allowing it to establish cultivation, processing and manufacturing facilities in Greece, the company announced Thursday. Greece aims to compete with Denmark, Portugal and Malta as a hub…Names of Utah medical cannabis grower applicants not public until mid-July
Thu 3:51pm By Laura HamiltonA July 1 medical marijuana license application deadline is looming in Utah, but the names of the businesses that might grow cannabis are still under wraps. Here is what you need to know: State officials leading the licensing process said this week they won’t…California Marijuana Notebook: Dispatches from an Emerald Triangle retreat indicate the industry’s…
Thu 2:36pm By John SchroyerVolatile. Transitional. Coasting. Fragmented. Dumpster fire. Passionate.…Nevada creates marijuana board & bans social use licensing for two years
Thu 1:38pm By Laura HamiltonNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 533 into law, which creates a Cannabis Compliance Board and also prohibits local governments in the state from licensing marijuana social consumption businesses. The social use provision expires July 1, 2021,…Billionaire-backed Chinese firm plans Asia’s first e-commerce CBD platform
Thu 12:24pm By Matt LamersA company backed by United Kingdom billionaire Jim Mellon and Nuuvera co-founder Lorne Abony plans to establish what they say will be Asia’s first e-commerce platform focusing on CBD-infused products. The pair are part of a group of investors in Hong…US House committee approves spending bill with cannabis banking protections
Thu 11:45am By Jeff SmithA key U.S. House panel approved a spending bill including a provision that would protect banks serving lawful marijuana businesses from punishment by federal financial regulators. The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2020 Financial…Weekly Deal Watch: Public companies target private firms for cannabis M&A
Thu 8:00am By Jenel Stelton-HoltmeierPublic companies led the charge in acquisitions this week, targeting private firms for growth in geography and product lines in more than two-thirds of the deals closed.…Chart: Marijuana store density surpasses Starbucks & McDonald’s in many mature cannabis markets
Thu 6:30am By Jenel Stelton-HoltmeierAs competition between cannabis retailers grows, so does the number of stores in mature markets, where the relative density of marijuana shops has surpassed that of Starbucks in many. The recently released Marijuana Business Factbook estimates that in Denver…Experts at MJBizConNEXT highlight cannabis industry’s move toward more mainstream acceptance
Wed 5:23pm By Jenel Stelton-HoltmeierWhile there is still a long way to go before cannabis becomes totally mainstream, we may be seeing the end of the Wild West for marijuana businesses. This overarching theme permeated predictions for the industry Wednesday as MJBizConNEXT opened at the Ernest…Quebec’s government-run cannabis stores lose CA$5 million
Wed 4:46pm By Matt LamersQuebec’s recreational marijuana retailer lost nearly 5 million Canadian dollars ($4 million) in its first fiscal year, citing supply challenges and build-out costs. The fiscal year ran from October 2018 – when adult-use cannabis was legalized – through…California National Guard not yet redeployed to combat illegal marijuana farms
Wed 4:14pm By John SchroyerCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom alarmed many Northern California cannabis growers during his state of the state address in February when he announced 150 National Guard troops serving at the U.S.-Mexico border would redeploy, in part, to “go after illegal…Maryland extends cannabis business license application period to June 24
Wed 3:00pm By John SchroyerMaryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission is extending the application period for cultivation and processing licenses because of technical glitches. Applicants will now have until June 24 to get paperwork filed, because the commission’s online filing system…Federal agents return $250K seized from licensed CA marijuana distributor
Wed 2:50pm By John SchroyerThe federal government has given back $257,733 that was seized by law enforcement officers from a licensed California cannabis distributor last fall. It’s a big legal win for state-authorized cannabis companies, an attorney in the case said Wednesday.…Nevada’s delay of cannabis social use venues leaves business owners to pivot or wait
Wed 2:06pm By Joey PenaBecause of the huge potentials around marijuana social use businesses in Las Vegas - and all over the country, for that matter - many cannabis industry watchers were intrigued after the Las Vegas City Council voted on an ordinance in May to create a new…Ohio board postpones decision to add new medical cannabis qualifying conditions
Wed 12:02pm By Laura HamiltonThe State Medical Board of Ohio delayed a vote on including anxiety and autism spectrum disorder to the state’s list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, which could have added new opportunities for MMJ businesses in the state. Board President Dr.…Germany’s medical cannabis market prioritizes efficacy over unfettered access
Wed 9:52am By Alfredo PascualGermany may be the largest and fastest-growing medical cannabis market in Europe, but signs are emerging from medical and regulatory circles that should serve as a warning to marijuana companies planning to commercialize medicines without conclusive clinical…Oregon lawmakers prepare for possible interstate marijuana commerce
Wed 8:00am By Laura HamiltonThe Oregon House passed a bill that would empower the governor to enter agreements with other states for the transfer of marijuana, a prospect that could significantly help MJ businesses in the state that have been dealing with a massive cannabis surplus. The…Infused cannabis product manufacturers look to the future to expand customer bases
Wed 6:30am By Kevin HuhnOne way to entice new customers and keep loyal consumers interested is to shake up your marijuana-infused product line.…New Jersey governor wants several changes in medical cannabis bill
Tue 5:37pm By Jeff SmithNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy outlined at least five changes he’d like to see in a medical marijuana expansion bill currently under consideration by state lawmakers, including the elimination of a 6.625% sales tax within three years. The changes, according to…Alabama gov signs bill establishing medical marijuana study group
Tue 3:24pm By John SchroyerAlabama won’t become the latest state to legalize medical cannabis this year, but it took a potential step forward for 2020. Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill that would set up a medical marijuana commission to study the issue and then make…
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