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UC Davis Researchers Find Mold, Fungi in MMJ Samples

WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

February 10, 2017

DAVIS, CA — Researchers at UC Davis are warning some medical marijuana users after identifying potentially lethal bacteria and mold on cannabis samples from 20 Northern California dispensaries.

Microbiology professor George Thompson is advising those with weakened immune systems to avoid vaping or smoking marijuana.

Thompson says leukemia, lymphoma, AIDS or cancer patients who use contaminated cannabis could put themselves at risk of lung infections.

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Glass House Expects Hit to Revenue, Profitability Following ICE Raids

The Southern California cannabis cultivator is scaling back production amid a reduced workforce but expects a fourth-quarter rebound.

A federal agent helps execute warranted operations on July 10 at one of Glass House Farms' cannabis cultivation facilities in Southern California.

Cultivating Compliance: Self-Reporting Incidents to Regulators

When in doubt, disclose. Avoid adding severity to a compliance incident by being proactive and transparent.

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Mother of Trulieve Cannabis Worker Who Died Testifies on Workplace Safety Bill

The legislation would form a Department of Workplace and Consumer Safety within the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

Laura Bruneau (right), mother of deceased cannabis worker Lorna McMurrey, and Massachusetts Coalition for Cannabis Worker Safety co-founder Danny Carson testify on House Bill 194.

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Five cannabis industry compliance experts offer their tips for compliance success.

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California Cannabis Regulators Revoke KUSH’s License, Embargo All Company’s Products

The California Department of Cannabis Control indicated the manufacturer couldn’t guarantee its product inputs came from the regulated market.

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A law to streamline the state’s regulations for marijuana licensees will take effect Aug. 7.

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Complying with the CTA, which took effect in 2024, can be deceptively complicated, and failure to do so can subject companies to civil—and even criminal—penalties.

Frantz Ward Column Topstory

What Will RFID Tag Change Mean For Colorado Cannabis Cultivators?

The Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division issued a press release Dec. 11 to clear up confusion about rule revisions that take effect in January 2024.

File photo of plant tags at a Colorado cannabis cultivation facility.

Flying With Cannabis These Holidays? TSA Agents Aren’t Actively Searching Out Your Stash

While traveling across state lines with cannabis remains federally illegal, doing so doesn’t pose a “security threat” in airports.

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Investigation Began Before Trulieve’s Holyoke Facility Worker Died

Massachusetts regulators received complaints about a processing facility’s conditions months before a 27-year-old collapsed and later died.

Holyoke, Mass., a city of roughly 40,000 people just north of Springfield, has become the center of cannabis-related media coverage following the death of 27-year-old Trulieve worker Lorna McMurrey.

Nevada Cannabis Regulators Suspend Cultivator’s Licenses

The state’s Cannabis Compliance Board put a halt on The Hempire Co.’s permits after investigating “suspicious” Metrc activity.

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8 Internal Controls That Can Protect Your Cannabis Company

Established and continually tested checks and balances throughout your operation help prevent fraud, regulatory woes, litigation, and other serious threats to your business.

A thumbprint scanner can help prevent employees from clocking each other in and out.

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