Canadian Premiers Want Extension for Cannabis Legalization Deadline
Wed / Jul 19th
Some Canadian premiers are seeking to delay the implementation of the federal legalization of cannabis due to concerns over health… Read More
Regulations
Navigating the complex regulations surrounding legal cannabis businesses can be difficult. We strive to cover the policy news and changes in regulations affecting cannabis entrepreneurs on a daily basis, from city, to state, to national and international.
Massachusetts Legislative Leaders Hopeful for Cannabis Tax Compromise
Thu / Jun 29th
In an interview with WGBH’s “Greater Boston,” Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo indicated that the House might be willing to… Read More
Massachusetts House & Senate Approve Conflicting Legalization Bills
Fri / Jun 23rd
Massachusetts’ two legislative bodies passed conflicting bills regarding adult-use cannabis this week. The House bill would overrule the wishes of… Read More
District Court Ruling Jeopardizes Nevada ‘Early Start’ Cannabis Plans
Thu / Jun 22nd
Carson City, Nevada District Judge James Wilson has issued a temporary injunction barring the state from issuing recreational cannabis licenses… Read More
Massachusetts House Speaker Pulls Rec. Bill for ‘Clean Up’
Fri / Jun 16th
Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo pulled the recreational cannabis bill from consideration yesterday, following pushback from advocates that the proposal… Read More
Massachusetts Lawmakers to Vote on Changes to Voter-Backed Cannabis Law
Wed / Jun 14th
Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday on a bill that would more than double the total tax on adult-use… Read More
Florida Lawmakers Pass MMJ Compromise, Lawsuit Likely Over No Smoking Provision
Mon / Jun 12th
Florida’s legislature has passed a medical cannabis compromise measure, increasing the number of dispensaries and opening up the program for… Read More
Los Angeles Releases Rec. Industry Draft Rules
Fri / Jun 9th
The city of Los Angeles, California has released the draft rules to regulate the forthcoming recreational cannabis industry, imposing restrictions… Read More
Kristi Knoblich Palmer: Navigating New Regulations in California
Fri / Jun 9th PODCAST
Kristi Knoblich Palmer is the COO of Kiva Confections, a pioneering force in California’s cannabis edibles marketplace, and is a… Read More
Colorado Gov. Signs Plant Cap, Illegal Grow Enforcement Funding Bills
Fri / Jun 9th
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed a bill allowing $6 million a year from the state’s cannabis tax revenues to… Read More
First City in Calhoun County, Michigan Approves Some MMJ Business Operations
Thu / Jun 8th
The city of Marshall is the first in Calhoun County, Michigan to allow medical cannabis businesses to operate after the… Read More
Massachusetts Municipalities Passing Rec. Business Bans Despite Local Support
Fri / Jun 2nd
At least 81 Massachusetts communities have considered or already established restrictions on the nascent recreational cannabis industry, using moratoriums, zoning… Read More
Getting Compliant: Quick Guide to Regulations for California Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Thu / Jun 1st
Complex laws and regulations governing the cannabis industry present a host of challenges for entrepreneurs looking to operate in this… Read More
Nevada’s July 1 ‘Early Start’ Launch May Face Delays
Mon / May 29th
A recent complaint filed by Douglas County attorney Jim Hartman may delay Nevada’s Early Start adult use cannabis regulations — adopted… Read More
Florida Department of Health Takes Over MMJ Regs
Fri / May 26th
Florida’s Department of Health has officially taken over adopting regulations for the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis expansion after lawmakers failed… Read More
West Virginia Officials Begin MMJ Program Implementation
Mon / May 22nd
Officials in West Virginia have started developing a plan to roll out the state’s newly-enacted medical cannabis regime. The Department… Read More
Cannabis Distribution in California: To Follow ‘Big Alcohol’ or Not?
Tue / May 16th
States with recreational cannabis have seen an uplift in craft experiences and microbreweries; from beer to coffee, organically produced products… Read More
Florida Health Department Orders Dispensary to Stop Selling Whole-Plant Vape Cup
Tue / May 16th
Florida’s Office of Medical Use Director Christian Bax has sent a cease and desist letter to Trulieve, a licensed medical… Read More
Cooperative Gardens Not Faring Well Under Washington MMJ Laws
Tue / May 9th
Despite being among the first states to legalize medical cannabis, Washington state has backpedaled in recent years. Particularly, patients who… Read More
Florida Legislature Fails to Pass MMJ Expansion Bill, Moves to Health Department
Tue / May 9th
After a failure by Florida’s legislature to compromise on legislation that would enact the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis amendment, the… Read More
Federal SAFE Banking Act Would Normalize Banking for Canna-Businesses
Fri / May 5th
The dangers, inefficiencies, and potential for loss due to the cannabis industry’s cash-dominated system are well documented – and while… Read More
2nd Annual Cannabis Compliance Summit Coming to Los Angeles July 19-21
Tue / May 2nd PRESS RELEASE
Regulators. Testing Labs. Service Providers. Operators. The Right People in One Place. An upcoming webinar scheduled for May 25, 2017 will… Read More
WA Liquor and Cannabis Board Withdraws Over 2000 Retail Cannabis Applications
Thu / Apr 20th
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has withdrawn more than 2,000 applications for cannabis retail licenses. The applications are… Read More
Smoking MMJ Will Not Be Allowed in Final Florida Law
Wed / Apr 19th
Florida’s House and Senate are continuing to make changes to the state’s medical cannabis constitutional amendment enacted by voters last… Read More