Tennessee Ag Department Issues 2,600 Hemp Licenses
Tue / Apr 16th
The number of hemp cultivation licenses issued in Tennessee are up 1,100 percent over last year, according to a Tennessean… 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 cannabis licensing.
Hampden County Massachusetts Approves First Adult-Use Cannabis License
Fri / Apr 12th
Chicopee, Massachusetts is set to host Hampden County’s first recreational cannabis retailer after the Cannabis Control Commission granted a license… Read More
Report: Washington’s Cannabis Canopy Allotments Largely Under Developed
Tue / Apr 2nd
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) has released its first canopy report in which the agency measured and… Read More
Maryland Firm Drops Licensing Lawsuit Following Backlash
Tue / Apr 2nd
Maryland’s Curio Wellness has withdrawn their lawsuit against the state cannabis regulator’s plan to expand the number of medical cannabis… Read More
Michigan Judge Gives Two-Week Extension to Unlicensed Dispensaries
Mon / Apr 1st
Unlicensed medical cannabis dispensaries in Michigan have been granted a two-week extension after a judge blocked another attempt by the… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Launch Probe into Potential Licensing Rule Violations
Fri / Mar 29th
Regulators in Massachusetts are investigating whether large licensed cannabis companies are thwarting state rules on the number of licenses that… Read More
Maryland Firm Sues Cannabis Commission Over Proposed License Expansion
Thu / Mar 28th
Maryland licensed producer Curio Wellness has filed a lawsuit in an effort to prevent the state Medical Cannabis Commission from… Read More
Alaska Legalizes Social Use Cannabis Clubs
Thu / Mar 14th
Alaska’s Lt. Gov Kevin Meyer has signed off on rules crafted by the state’s Marijuana Control Board that will allow… Read More
San Francisco Will Issue Cannabis Smoking Permits for Events
Thu / Mar 14th
The city of San Francisco will implement a system to permit cannabis smoking at events within city limits, according to… Read More
Michigan Gov. Abolishes State Marijuana Licensing Board
Mon / Mar 4th
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed an executive order eliminating the state’s medical cannabis licensing board, according to the… Read More
California’s Legal Cannabis Supply May Run Out By Summer
Tue / Feb 26th
California’s cannabis growers are almost entirely operating on temporary permits that are about to expire, which would create a huge… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Consider Business Loans to Boost Diversity
Mon / Feb 25th
Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission discussed methods of increasing inclusivity and diversity in the state’s cannabis industry, including… Read More
California Regulators Shut Down Two Unlicensed Cannabis Companies
Mon / Feb 11th
According to an announcement from the Bureau of Cannabis Control, two businesses in Sacramento and Los Angeles County have been… Read More
Boston Considering Proposal to Prefer Local Residents for Cannabis Licenses
Wed / Feb 6th
The city of Boston, Massachusetts is considering changing regulations for cannabis business licenses to favor awarding them to local residents,… Read More
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
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
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