Coronavirus and Cannabis: Page 10

Maine Regulators Postpone Launch of State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Citing safety and social distancing concerns, the Office of Marijuana Policy has indefinitely delayed the launch of adult-use sales.

Cresco Labs Expanding Local Workforce to Hire Displaced Workers; Providing Extra Support to Employees in Response to COVID-19

The company is hiring retail positions for its Sunnyside dispensaries throughout Illinois in an effort to shore up its teams and provide patients and customers in its communities with the cannabis products they need.

San Diego’s Torrey Holistics Adjusts to New Market Trends, Gives Back to Local Community During COVID-19 Crisis

The dispensary is donating medical supplies and a portion of its April sales to local organizations that have been impacted by the pandemic.

DEA Deschedules Epidiolex, Senators Urge SBA to Extend Economic Assistance to Cannabis Businesses: Week in Review

Effective immediately, the DEA has descheduled GW Pharmaceuticals’ Epidiolex, which was initially listed under Schedule V following its approval in 2018.

California’s Grim Outlook: Coronavirus Pandemic Expediting the State’s Existing Cannabis Market Failures

Now, more than two years into the state’s adult-use program, the struggle continues.

Federal Stay-at-Home Order? What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know

Industry advocates and attorneys weigh in on what federal COVID-19 guidance might entail and how it could impact businesses in the space.

Ontario Allows Cannabis Retailers to Reopen with Delivery and In-Store Pick-Up Services

The province passed an emergency order allowing dispensaries to reopen after deeming them “non-essential” in an update last week.

Canadian Cannabis Industry Now Eligible for Funds Issued to Businesses as Part of COVID-19 Relief Efforts

While the industry was initially excluded from Ottawa’s plan to aid the economy, the Business Development Bank of Canada has clarified that cannabis businesses can qualify for loans and other assistance.

Cannabis and COVID-19: How the Pandemic Will Influence the Future of the Cannabis Industry

COVID-19 has affected every person and every business in the U.S. in some small or tragically large way.

Charlotte Figi, Namesake of Charlotte’s Web CBD Cultivar and Subject of CNN ‘Weed’ Documentary, Dies Due to COVID-19 Symptoms

“Charlotte is no longer suffering,” photographer Nichole Montanez wrote on behalf of the Figi family. “She is seizure-free forever. Thank you so much for all of your love.”

Senate Coalition Urges SBA to Extend Economic Assistance to Cannabis Industry

Eleven U.S. Senators have sent a letter to leadership asking that cannabis businesses qualify for loans and other federal relief programs.

Survey Results: COVID-19 Poses Challenges for Cannabis Industry

Nearly 40% of cannabis businesses reported having to shut down a segment of their business since the outbreak started, according to a recent survey by Cannabis Business Times.

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