Arkansas Issues First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Mon / Jan 21st
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration issued the state’s first six medical cannabis dispensary licenses on Friday, according to… Read More
Licensing
Every new business operating in a legal market must obtain a marijuana license, much like a liquor license. License types range from producer/processors to retail and dispensaries and may vary depending on your state. Below are articles and news that touch on licensing.
Ontario Announces 25 Cannabis Retail License Winners
Mon / Jan 14th
Cannabis regulators in Ontario, Canada have announced the winners of the first 25 cannabis retail licenses in the province, according… Read More
Vancouver Warns Unlicensed Dispensaries: Enforcement is Coming
Wed / Jan 9th
The city of Vancouver, British Columbia has issued a warning to unlicensed cannabis businesses that enforcement will be stepping up… Read More
Ontario Opens Lottery for First 25 Retail Cannabis Licenses
Tue / Jan 8th
Ontario, Canada opened its application process on Monday for businesses seeking one of the province’s 25 initial retail cannabis licenses,… Read More
Michigan Dispensary Licensing Deadline Now Being Enforced
Tue / Jan 8th
A December 31 deadline for the shutdown of unlicensed Michigan medical cannabis dispensaries is now expected to be enforced following… Read More
Missouri Now Accepting Cannabis License Pre-Applications
Tue / Jan 8th
Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) began accepting pre-filed applications for its medical cannabis program, according to a News… Read More
California Grace Period for Unlicensed Cannabis Co-ops Expires Jan. 9
Fri / Jan 4th
The period within which unlicensed medical co-operatives are allowed to operate in California is coming to an end on January… Read More
Alaska Marijuana Board Approves On-Site Consumption
Fri / Dec 21st
Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board voted 3-2 in favor of allowing on-site cannabis consumption at licensed dispensaries on Thursday, according to… Read More
West Hollywood Approves Cannabis Cafes, Lounges
Thu / Dec 20th
The city of West Hollywood has announced license approvals for cannabis cafes and lounges, as well as other cannabis businesses, Eater… Read More
New Jersey Doubles Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Tue / Dec 18th
New Jersey officials have announced six new dispensary licensees, effectively doubling the capacity of the state’s medical cannabis program, The… Read More
Ohio’s First Dispensary Approved for Operation
Thu / Dec 13th
On Wednesday, Ohio regulators issued the state’s first certificate of operation for a medical cannabis dispensary, according to the The Cincinnati… Read More
New York Accepting Hemp Applications for CBD Products
Thu / Dec 6th
New York announced it is now accepting applications for growers and processors of industrial hemp, according to a Weed News report. Though… Read More
Sacramento Testing Lab Surrenders License, Major Recall Likely
Tue / Dec 4th
Sacramento-based Sequoia Analytical Labs has surrendered its license to California state regulators after it was revealed that the lab’s now-former… Read More
Ohio Court: Cannabis Licensing Racial Quota Is Unconstitutional
Fri / Nov 16th
An Ohio court has ruled that the state’s “racial quota” for medical cannabis business licenses is unconstitutional, according to The… Read More
Feds Call for Professional Joint Rollers, Cannabis Growers
Tue / Nov 13th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is seeking to hire professional joint rollers, according to a notice posted last… Read More
Washington LCB Issues Emergency License Suspension
Thu / Nov 8th
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) announced yesterday the suspension of licenses held by North Coast Concentrates following… Read More
Florida Cities Make Temporary MMJ Dispensary Bans Permanent
Mon / Oct 29th
Some cities in Florida have made their temporary dispensary bans permanent as the state continues to struggle with rolling out its… Read More
New Jersey MMJ Expansions Stalled By Too Many Applications
Mon / Oct 15th
The New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) announced it will not meet a deadline to award the state’s second wave… Read More
San Francisco Plans New Cannabis Oversight Committee
Mon / Oct 8th
San Francisco city officials plan to create a committee that would oversee and assess cannabis industry regulations throughout the city,… Read More
Massachusetts Issues First Cannabis Retailer Licenses
Fri / Oct 5th
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has issued the first set of licenses for cannabis retailers since the state voted to… Read More
Colorado U.S. Attorney Blasts Cannabis Industry, Hints At Crackdown
Tue / Oct 2nd
In a scathing op-ed published in The Denver Post, U.S. Attorney for Colorado Bob Troyer recently lambasted the “commercialization” of cannabis… Read More
Washington Considers Increasing $300 Hemp Fee to $7,500
Mon / Oct 1st
Washington’s Department of Agriculture is considering hiking the state’s industrial hemp licensing fee from $300 to $7,500, The Capital Press reports.… Read More
Michigan Judge Blocks the Shutdown of 98 Dispensaries
Fri / Sep 14th
A judge in Michigan has blocked an effort by state officials to shutter 98 medical cannabis dispensaries, the Associated Press reports.… Read More
Michigan Regulators to Shutter 98 Dispensaries
Thu / Sep 13th
98 of Michigan’s medical cannabis dispensaries will need to close down until at least December after state regulators on Tuesday… Read More
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